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Director Lisa Azuelos delivers a touching and authentic novel exploring the empty nest syndrome with La vie en ose.

The title of director and screenwriter Lisa Azuelos' new novel is sweet and poetic. It perfectly reflects the journey of reconstruction and emancipation of Alice, the main character. If this 52-year-old mother is not very trendy pink, she dares. At least, that's what we see little by little in this new touching book. Life in dare explores the way Alice will gradually emancipate herself after a painful separation and the departure of her second and last child from the house. The feeling of abandonment, emptiness and loneliness begins to weigh on her as she has spent many years caring for her family with love and devotion. What remains when the apple of our eye leaves the family cocoon? If Alice seems pessimistic and unhappy at first, she will learn that there is life outside the family and mothering responsibilities. The departure of children also means taking time for yourself and for your romantic and professional projects. It is never too late to find another meaning in your life and accept the departure of the children which is by no means synonymous with loneliness.

With Life in dare, Lisa Azuelos therefore explores themes dear to her heart. And, once again, the author, director and screenwriter treats them with great accuracy. Like the movie My baby, Lisa Azuelos' new novel is liberating. He decompresses and puts a name to a feeling so universal among parents. Through the character of Alice, we point the finger at this empty nest syndrome and we meet other women just as saddened and lost at the idea of ​​seeing the room of their offspring empty, lifeless, testifying to objects of childhood stuck in the past and appearing to be subscribed by their owners. But as the story progresses, Alice manages to put words to these maternal pains, and even fatherly ones. This inspiring female character even finds a vocation in it.

Lisa Azuelos once again gives voice to those who are invisible

What touches the heart is also the benevolence that reigns within this work. Alice learns from her mistakes, her loved ones too, and what emerges from this moving story is sorority above all. Committed to women's rights, Lisa Azuelos once again gives a voice to those who are invisible. Those who have spent half their life taking care of others, of those they love, without ever complaining about the mental load that this entails. The author thus sheds light on these poignant women and campaigns for a better recognition of maternal responsibilities. What we take away is a deeply positive message that shows that it is never too late to emancipate yourself and that sorority is incredibly essential in the lives of all women.

Life in dare, by Lisa Azuelos
19 € – 288 pages
Belfond

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