Les yeux de Mona roman

When ten-year-old Mona experiences a sudden, inexplicable episode of temporary blindness, her world, and that of her worried parents and grandfather, is shaken. Doctors suggest psychiatric care, but her grandfather, Henry, a former photojournalist and art historian, proposes a different kind of therapy. For the next fifty-two Wednesdays, he embarks on a secret mission with Mona: to visit the grand museums of Paris and immerse her in the beauty of fifty-two masterpieces, from Botticelli to Basquiat.

This journey through five centuries of Western art becomes more than just a series of lessons; it is an intimate exploration of life, loss, love, and the profound power of human creativity. As Mona learns to see the world through the eyes of great artists, she builds an inner reservoir of beauty and meaning, preparing her not just for a potential future without sight, but for a deeper understanding of herself and the world around her. Discover how art can illuminate the path to self-discovery and transform perspective in this moving story.