Marc Jerusalem
Born in Paris, I spent my first seven years in Algeria. I dedicated most of my professional life to the airport sector. Passionate about discovering new lands, I traveled extensively throughout Southeast Asia, encountering its people, their cultures, and their traditions. I began my journey into personal writing by composing travelogues, which reflected my emotions, personal growth, and explorations. This inclination for writing developed over time. It emerged naturally, grew, and culminated in the publication of my first book, dedicated to my father, "Meeting My Father, This Stranger." The time had now come to consider a second life, a fresh start after my professional career. Without abandoning the realm of writing, I trained as a professional writer. New experiences and surprising, unexpected encounters now punctuate my life through this work. »
A new beginning, a new home. A reassessment. This was Nicolas's plan, the goal he set for himself as he approached 40. A desire for something different, for new horizons, to shake up his daily life. To break free from routine. His new path would encounter many obstacles. He would stumble, stumble, hesitate, but strive to bounce back against all odds. Overcoming his doubts, his hesitations, his procrastination—this was his motivation, his driving force in settling in Berlin. He would be overtaken by his flaws, which he still couldn't seem to shake. This is the story of a chaotic, winding journey through the vicissitudes of life, through romantic and platonic encounters that sustained him, without answering his questions. The hope of renewal remains at the end of the road, when he has understood what he is truly seeking.
December 2022
Time speeds up, the years collide and jostle each other. The need to look back on my past arose naturally. This isn't about taking stock, or even providing an exhaustive account of sixty-odd years, but simply about telling my story, looking back on this past to better understand it. This life, which I've lived by avoiding certain pitfalls, by facing the twists and turns of existence, continues according to the events, encounters, and emotions that mark my path. Seizing each day that comes my way, taking the time to breathe deeply, to slow down a sometimes hectic pace, in order to better appreciate each passing moment as it continues its course. These are some of the lessons I might take away from finishing this life story.
July 2020
