Pierre Lassus is a child psychologist and is the author of a
number of works about the consequences of violence visited on
children as well as a biography of Albert Schweitzer. He is the
director of the Institute for Victimology and honorary director
general of the French Union for the Rescue of Children. He lives in
Paris, France.
Gretchen Schmid is a translator and writer and works at
Penguin Books.
"A touching and deeply moving analysis of a book that is cherished
by millions. It is hard to imagine that its fans will not
appreciate what Lassus has uncovered."Booklist
"The story behind one of the world's most popular books. . . . Many
will enjoy learning about Saint-Exupéry and his life and how he
came to write such a beloved book."Kirkus
Luminous and enthralling . . . Everything that contributes to its
magic is gradually explained.” L'Express
"His subtle analysis illuminates the universality of the Word
according to Saint-Exupéry."Observateur
"Pierre Lassus, a psychotherapist specializing in the world of
childhood, wanted to understand by what paths this charming little
blond boy could move such a large audience. . . .The message of The
Little Prince, according to him, connects it to the questionings in
the Old and New Testaments. A voice in the desert, a sheep, an
innocent child wiser than the adults, who 'sees with his heart
better than with his eyes.' A child who falls from the sky to open
the heart of a man who was lost. . . ."
Le Monde
"For the writer, The Little Prince was the opportunity to return to
his childhood, in search of himself."
Inexploré
"A very fine study, inspired and poetic." Le Messager de
Saint-Antoine
"The author brings out the spiritual testament the universal
message of this symbolic fable."L'Echo des Vosges
"A touching and deeply moving analysis of a book that is cherished
by millions. It is hard to imagine that its fans will not
appreciate what Lassus has uncovered."Booklist
"The story behind one of the world's most popular books. . . . Many
will enjoy learning about Saint-Exupéry and his life and how he
came to write such a beloved book."Kirkus
Luminous and enthralling . . . Everything that contributes to its
magic is gradually explained.” L'Express
"His subtle analysis illuminates the universality of the Word
according to Saint-Exupéry."Observateur
"Pierre Lassus, a psychotherapist specializing in the world of
childhood, wanted to understand by what paths this charming little
blond boy could move such a large audience. . . .The message of The
Little Prince, according to him, connects it to the questionings in
the Old and New Testaments. A voice in the desert, a sheep, an
innocent child wiser than the adults, who 'sees with his heart
better than with his eyes.' A child who falls from the sky to open
the heart of a man who was lost. . . ."
Le Monde
"For the writer, The Little Prince was the opportunity to return to
his childhood, in search of himself."
Inexploré
"A very fine study, inspired and poetic." Le Messager de
Saint-Antoine
"The author brings out the spiritual testament the universal
message of this symbolic fable."L'Echo des Vosges
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