Dépêchez-vous de vivre, dépêchez-vous d'aimer. A huit ans, Nathan s'est noyé en plongeant dans un lac pour sauver une fillette. Arrêt cardiaque, tunnel de lumière, mort clinique. Et puis, contre toute attente, de nouveau la vie. Vingt ans plus tard, Nathan est devenu un brillant avocat new-yorkais. Meurtri par son divorce, il s'est barricadé dans son travail. C'est alors qu'un mystérieux médecin fait irruption dans son existence. Il est temps pour lui de découvrir pourquoi il est revenu.

" Mais la minute qui compte, c'est tout à la fin. Les gestes se sont alentis, le coiffeur vous a délivré du tablier de nylon, qu'il a secoué d'un seul coup, dompteur fouetteur infaillible. Avec une brosse douce, il vous a débarrassé des poils superflus. Et l'instant redouté arrive. Le coiffeur s'est approché de la tablette, et saisit un miroir qu'il arrête dans trois positions rapides, saccadées : sur votre nuque, trois quarts arrière gauche, droite. C'est là qu'on mesure soudain l'étendue du désastre... Oui, même si c'est à peu près ce qu'on avait demandé, même si l'on avait très envie d'être coiffé plus court, chaque fois on avait oublié combien la coupe fraîche donne un air godiche. Et cette catastrophe est à entériner avec un tout petit oui oui, un assentiment douloureux qu'il faut hypocritement décliner dans un battement de paupières approbateur, une oscillation du chef, parfois un "c'est parfait" qui vous met au supplice. Il faut payer pour ça. " Quelques courts textes, pleins d'humour, qui sont autant de petites madeleines, tantôt venues de la mémoire de l'enfance, tantôt contemporaines, et saisies à la surface du temps.

An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners."I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for NumbersShort Stories in French for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading.What does this book give you?· Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary· Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently· Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability· Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!'· Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free wayCarefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including· A glossary for bolded words in each text· A bilingual word list· Full plot summary· Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in French for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.

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