My father is

Author: Charles de Gaulle
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: De Gaulle is undoubtedly one of the great figures France has contributed to the world. Books about him are as numerous as the sands of the sea, and there will undoubtedly be many more new works in the future. However, one thing is certain: among these countless books, only one stands out and is absolutely irreplaceable—it is the book in your hands, My Father, De Gaulle, co-authored by General de Gaulle's son, Admiral Philippe de Gaulle. When outsiders write about De Gaulle, it is inevitable that they will feel like scratching an itch through a stocking; whereas a son writing about his father has a unique advantage. The author presents a unique perspective, revealing a side of De Gaulle that the world has never known. Readers are as if they are taken into De Gaulle's family, listening to his conversations with his loved ones, exploring his inner world, sharing his joys and sorrows, and learning about his interactions with numerous historical figures, thus seeing a great man with real flesh and blood. Additionally, the book clarifies some historical facts, especially correcting some rumors that have been passed down like wildfire, which is particularly precious. Although it is an interview record, it is as captivating as a novel. As a result, when it was first published in the fall of 2003, it immediately became a bestseller, selling 450,000 copies, and was awarded the first "Honors and Fatherland" Literary Prize by French President Jacques Chirac. My Father, De Gaulle is an interview record between General de Gaulle's son, Admiral Philippe de Gaulle, and journalist and writer Michel Turoirac. The book covers De Gaulle's youth all the way to his return to politics in 1958, including the World War, the establishment of Free France and the French People's Union, and the Indochina War, among other major historical events. It also introduces De Gaulle's relationships with historical figures such as Churchill, Roosevelt, and Pétain, among others. At the same time, it tells the story of De Gaulle and his wife's love story from their first meeting to their lifelong devotion. This book is a son's recollection of his father, containing many valuable firsthand materials. Whether for historians or ordinary readers, it is sure to be a rewarding read. The book is filled with strong personal emotions and has a powerful emotional impact, making it a rare masterpiece.