Returning to Reims

A brilliant little book…a touching memoir of sexual awakening, and a gallery of philosophical ideas and characters – Steven Poole * The Observer *A deeply intelligent and searching book, one that makes you re-consider the narrative of your own life and reframe the story you tell yourself… Didier Eribon understands how deep the roots of inequality go – Hilary MantelReturning to Reims played a capital role in my life… I was overwhelmed by this book. I felt I was reading the story of my life. – Edouard LouisThis is a self-excoriating memoir… [Eribon] writes as someone who has scrubbed hard at the markings of destiny – Marina Benjamin * New Statesman *A stunning book – vital and important – Andrew McMillanHypnotic … a gripping read * Daily Telegraph *Eribon’s memoir is fascinating: full of fretful honesty, battling with shame around his background and shame at being ashamed – The TimesEribon offers up a magnificent example of an enlightened life liberated by theory, written in a style that deftly moves between the intimate, the social and the political – Annie ErnauxA powerful book and one that I enjoyed immensely – Geoffrey Beattie * Irish Times *This is a beautiful book about suppression, losing touch with your roots, and regaining balance * Art in America *

Didier Eribon is Professor of Sociology at the University of Amiens. His books include the bestselling Returning to Reims, the biography Michael Foucault, Insult and the Making of the Gay Self, and numerous other books of critical theory.