The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles · A Memoir

The Despair of Monkeys and Other Trifles · A Memoir

In this first English translation, Françoise Hardy shares her iconic life and memories in a brutally honest memoir of love, loss, and wisdom.

Icon. Muse. Chanteuse. From her discovery as a singer to her acting career, Françoise Hardy has lived a life like no other. Her memoir is a humble and searingly honest account of her journey from ingenue to intellectual. Stories of her famous friends and companions stand alongside her personal doubts and unexpected victories. Includes dozens of candid photos.