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Eco · Climate policy · published 2026-08-27 · via The Guardian

Emmanuel Carrère's New Book Chronicles His Family's Complex History

The memoir explores the life of Carrère's mother, Hélène, who rose from stateless poverty to become head of the Académie Française. It also covers his father's background and the family's ties to Russia and the Nazis. The review praises the intricate portrait of this elite French family.

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