patchworkbunny reviewed You will not have my hate by Antoine Leiris
Review of 'You will not have my hate' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Oh my, what an incredibly sad yet beautifully written little book. Antione’s Facebook post went viral when he first posted it, the message of love something people could hold onto in a time of grief and horror.
The book covers the night when Antoine couldn’t get hold of Hélène, the dawning realisation something has happened and the frustrations of a little boy who doesn’t know what’s going on and wants his mother. It was so heart-breaking to read of Antoine explaining to him that she wasn’t coming back.
If anyone has a right to be angry it’s Antione. But his testimony shows how hate doesn’t bring anyone back, doesn’t make the world better. He can raise his son with good values and kindness, he can raise him how Helene would have wanted.
Originally written in French, Sam Taylor has done an amazing job of translating into English. It’s an emotional …
Oh my, what an incredibly sad yet beautifully written little book. Antione’s Facebook post went viral when he first posted it, the message of love something people could hold onto in a time of grief and horror.
The book covers the night when Antoine couldn’t get hold of Hélène, the dawning realisation something has happened and the frustrations of a little boy who doesn’t know what’s going on and wants his mother. It was so heart-breaking to read of Antoine explaining to him that she wasn’t coming back.
If anyone has a right to be angry it’s Antione. But his testimony shows how hate doesn’t bring anyone back, doesn’t make the world better. He can raise his son with good values and kindness, he can raise him how Helene would have wanted.
Originally written in French, Sam Taylor has done an amazing job of translating into English. It’s an emotional read but an important one in this day and age of using hate as a weapon. Use love and happiness instead.
Review copy provided by publisher.