by Corinne Royer · Actes Sud Editions · tapa blanda · ISBN 9782330153908
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Inspired by a dramatic true story, this novel follows Jacques Bonhomme, a farmer who, after years of hard work and commitment to sustainable practices, finds himself cornered by an administration that pushes for mass production and the dehumanization of farming. In an act of desperation and rebellion, Jacques flees his farm, embarking on a journey that offers him a paradoxical sense of freedom. Through various perspectives, author Corinne Royer portrays the collapse of the farming world and the vulnerability of those who work the land against a system that ignores human and ecological tragedy. Winner of the 2021 Prix du Livre Engagé pour la Planète and the Prix du Roman Villeneuve-sur-Lot, this is a profound and moving reflection on our relationship with nature and human dignity in contemporary society.
