First published 1977
Simone de Beauvoir's life brims with passion, philosophy, and the political upheaval of postwar Paris. As she navigates her relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre, Beauvoir reckons with the freedom and burdens of being an independent woman. Unsparing in her self-reflection, she lays bare the complexities of love, ambition, and the quest for meaning. Through it all, Beauvoir's fierce intellect and uncompromising honesty shine, cementing her legacy as a titan of 20th century thought.
Genres: biography, french-literature, literary-fiction, 20th-century, feminism, memoir
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: philosophical-exploration, self-discovery
Setting: France
Period: 20th century
Paperback · HarperCollins