A Childhood Shared

Through her book "The Brick at the Bottom of the Bed," Simone Morgenthaler immerses the reader in the landscapes and traditions of her Alsatian childhood. She sensitively conveys the gestures, atmospheres, and emotions of a bygone era, offering a vivid and poetic testimony of rural life and local customs. Her narrative, both intimate and universal, invites readers to rediscover the Alsace of the past, balancing nostalgia and heritage.