Former CSR and communication director of Nestlé-Waters, François Bresson has long been a recognized and respected personality of sports marketing. It was a usual figure in the aisles of the village of Roland-Garros or that of the Tour de France. After having touched the professional burn-out then left this universe, this birthday Ardéchoise turned to writing. After five years of work, his first novel, One heartbeat after anotherwas published in June 2024. The book received the Award from the current woman novel. The book is now offered at France Loisirs, in a special edition with a new cover.
Marie reluctantly comes out of a clinic where she spent a month, protected from the tumult of the outside world. She dreads to find everyday life, memories and buried pains. This novel follows its reconstruction after a personal ordeal: the accidental death of his companion Nicolas whose psychological impact is deep. Supported by professionals and pushed to believe in her resilience, Marie tries to reclaim her life. Little by little, she returns to her emotions, her sensations and the others, despite the relapses and persistent doubts.
The story highlights human fragility in the face of dramas, but also the intimate force which makes it possible to advance “one heartbeat after the other”. With modesty, Françoise Cordier-Bresson, her name of author, addresses the themes of depression, loneliness, maternity and hope, through a sensitive and introspective writing.
One heartbeat after anotherby Françoise Cordier-Bresson (published in June 2024). Editions Les laureants. 259 pages. 18.95 euros.
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