Sleeping Children

Set in 1981, Sleeping Children intertwines the unfolding global crisis of a deadly, long-eradicated virus with the intimate struggles of a French family battling heroin addiction and the shame it engenders. Through these interconnected stories, the book offers a powerful exploration of secrets, resilience, and the profound impacts of illness on both personal and societal levels. Translated from French, it provides a compelling perspective on a pivotal historical moment, emphasizing the human stories behind the headlines.