The Body Where I Was Born

In her first English novel, critically acclaimed Mexican author Guadalupe Nettel unveils the poignant and humorous memories of a girl grappling with a childhood marked by an eye abnormality and a family's obsession to correct it. Through the lens of a psychoanalyst’s couch, the narrator reflects on her fierce spirit and discerning nature as she navigates a world steeped in both pleasure and tragedy. Journeying from Mexico City to Aix-en-Provence and back, Nettel masterfully weaves a narrative that transforms personal experience into a profound exploration of reality and artistic awakening.