Obsessed with his career, born to a domineering father, Francis, a work alcoholic millionaire recently gone bankrupt is on the brink of suicide. In order to figure out matters and ponder an upcoming divorce, he unintentionally finds himself at a faraway beach chatting with a total stranger called Astrid. Their conversation takes the shape of a lesson where Astrid helps him identify his real problems and sets him on a fresh course towards a happiness that actually was close at hand.
The last pages of the book offer the reader a surprising twist of fate.
Genre: FICTION / ClassicsOn the best seller list in Lebanon , the moment it was published ( in France) , with a few months on the top. Sales still going on in the French-speaking countries. Soon ( quite possibly) to be adapted to the movies as an american feature ( based on the unpublished yet english version called " ABOUT ASTRID". Both French and English versions available for those interested to translate from either version). Sequel to be published soon. Soon to be published in the USA by top publisher. Already translated and published as an Ebook in Italian, German, Dutch , Japanese, Portuguese, Afrikaans, Hindi , Spanish (and Greek soon).
More info about book and author including critics available at :
http://www.jmkassab.com/index.php/my-books
https://wsimag.com/culture/30073-when-science-inspires-fiction
http://www.jmkassab.com/index.php/reviews/articles#rt-showcase-surround
I Remember that morning as if it were yesterday. Many years had passed since I had met her. The sleepy beach, almost free of any presence except for hers, the silently cuddly sun, the scenery, her face, her voice, her words, remain till this moment deeply carved in my memory.
Readily determined to finish once and for all with my problems, I had feverishly looked for an isolated place where I could calmly meditate before undergoing any action I could regret later on ..
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Afrikaans
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Already translated.
Translated by Zelna Naude
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Author review: Zelna has done a wonderful job. She is dedicated, serious, "Une force tranquille" as they say in French, a quiet strength. I highly recommend Zelna to every author who needs his book to be translated quietly, efficiently and get excellent results. Congratulations Zelna for this wonderful performance. Jean-Marie Kassab |
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Already translated.
Translated by Roel Blomsma
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Author review: Five stars by all means. Roel is a very serious person who does whatever is required with energy, professionalism and the utmost dedication. I highly recommend Roel to every author who wants his book translated. Roel is an excellent translator, partner and on top of that a very good friend. Congratulations dear Roel. We will surely meet again with my upcoming publications. Jean-Marie Kassab |
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German
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Already translated.
Translated by Nina Gruenewald
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Greek
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Translation in progress.
Translated by Fani Koutsoukidou
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Hindi
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Already translated.
Translated by jasline dixit
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Italian
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Already translated.
Translated by Anna Zollino
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Author review: Excellent Job. Very serious and professional. I highly recommend Anna ! |
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Japanese
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Already translated.
Translated by Tama 1990
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Portuguese
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Already translated.
Translated by Maria João Marques Soares
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Spanish
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Already translated.
Translated by María Ramírez
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Swedish
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Already translated.
Translated by Charlotta Zaar Böll
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