Papillon is an extraordinary tale of resilience, hope, and the unbreakable human spirit. The book is an autobiographical account of Henri Charrière, also known by his nickname "Papillon" (French for "butterfly"), who was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1931 and sentenced to life imprisonment in the notorious French Guiana penal colony. The memoir chronicles his numerous … Continue reading Weekend Book Reviews – Papillon by Henri Charriere
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