Used – Des vies en mieux, Anna Gavalda 11142

"Billie is 13 years old. She has known nothing but abuse and misery. One morning, in class, she discovers Alfred de Musset's On ne badine pas avec l'amour and friendship. Her life is about to change. Mathilde is 24 years old. One day, she forgets her purse in a cafe. A man returns it to her the following week, and because of this man, she decides to change her life. Yann is 26 years old. One evening, he does a favor for his next-door neighbor, who invites him to dinner to thank him. During this evening, he realizes that his life is without interest and that he must start all over again. Three first names. Three stories. Three young people of today, determined and courageous, who would rather make mistakes in life than live none at all.

"Anne Gavalda.