Have you ever read The Little Prince?

[Julie4]

Personally, this is not my favorite Saint-Exupéry book. Although I could appreciate it.

Here is one of my favorite quotes from Saint-Exupéry ""To make rain on men something that resembles Gregorian chant. To rediscover a life of the spirit even higher than the life of the intelligence, the only one that satisfies the man. "

[nightdrot]

True story:

This happened when I was in my 30s. My mother and neighbor and I were talking and the neighbor looked over at my mother, pointed to me and said: "What was he like when he was a baby?"

My mother's instant reply: "About like he is now."

This story I tell because, even as a kid, I tended to read a lot, but heavier stuff. No "Jack and Jill" for me.

However, oddly enough, I recall reading - as a child - "The Little Prince." Truth be told, I don't recall it vividly, but I do remember reading it all the same.

Tip of the hat to you though. You "dinged" my memory and I will be getting "The Little Prince" for my kids now. They thank you in advance.

[Julie4]

Glad that this reminder was helpful lol. And thanks for sharing the anecdote. I hope your kids enjoy it.

I advise you however earth of the men of saint Exupéry, this here it is a book for adults. Here in France Saint-Exupéry it is considered with much respect.

Anyway I wish you and your family a good day. And I suppose that today is game day for your son, so wish him good luck from me 😊

[nightdrot]

Sure will - and thanks!! Best to you and yours.

[Curmudgeon]

One of the more thought inspiring "children's books" ever (profound meaning in it even for adults), written, by of all people, a combat pilot.

[Julie4]

Yeah so true

[menina]

Yes, I read it when I was on 9th grade, it was mandatory. In my opinion it's a simple book with a beautiful story.

[Julie4]

Yes, in reality the little prince is partly inspired by his own life, Saint Exupéry is a real hero in France. he will be killed by a German pilot during the Second World War.

[menina]

I didn't know that it was inspired in his life but I knew that he died in a plane crash.

[Julie4]

Yes, he was a military pilot. The German who killed him said that he had hoped that it was not him, because in his youth he had read his books...

[menina]

That's really sad but unfortunately it doesn't surprise me.

[Sixgunsound]

I didn’t read it but I have seen it on stage.

[Julie4]

Vous avez aimé?

[Sixgunsound]

I liked it at the time, but that was 2002. I don’t remember much anymore but the lamplighter who kept lighting and dimming his lamp because the rotation of the planet he was on was so quick. What a strange thing to remember all these years later.

[Bluemax]

I have, but only in my childhood.

[Julie4]

Yes, in reality the little prince is partly inspired by his own life, Saint Exupéry is a real hero in France. he will be killed by a German pilot during the Second World War.

[whereismyjohnny]

Yes. I love that book.

[TheFlak38]

I saw a play at school.

[Julie4]

Yes, in reality the little prince is partly inspired by his own life, Saint Exupéry is a real hero in France. he will be killed by a German pilot during the Second World War.