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FROM BROKEN TO WHOLE
English translation of Les Autruches
I wrote this book between 2015 and 2016, in a state of urgency, when I was literally standing on the edge of life and death. It was published in France in 2018 under the title Les Autruches by Éditions L’Harmattan. At that time, writing was my only way forward, my only way to survive. I had no choice but to put words to my pain, to give form to what I was experiencing, in the hope that it would allow me to move through it.
Now available worldwide in bookstores, libraries, and online platforms, including Amazon.
The first part of this book is my story, though certain characters, places, and contexts have been altered for confidentiality. The last part, I believed, was fiction. But what is truly extraordinary is that six or seven years later, that imagined life—the one I had written for Camille—became reality. Almost exactly as I had described it. Moments I had thought were pure inventions played out in real life, down to the smallest details: the names, the paintings, the titles, the colors of a dress, the precise unfolding of scenes. It was as if, without knowing it, I had written my own future.
And now, this book embarks on a new journey, finding its way to readers across the ocean. Seeing it published today in the
United States fills me with immense joy and a deep sense of purpose. I know this book has already touched and helped many people. Over the years, I have received countless letters and messages from readers telling me how Les Autruches transformed their lives or gave them the strength to move forward when they felt lost. I have also heard from doctors, psychotherapists, and psychologists who have recommended it to their patients.
This book has a life of its own. It follows its own path. And I am simply here to accompany it as it continues to reach those who need it most.
If you have this book in your hands, it’s no coincidence. May this story help you, guide you, inspire you. May these words give you the power and the courage to believe that, whatever happens, everything is possible.
Thank you.
Marie-Amélie Chéreau, April 2025
Interviews & Media
M Le Media Interview: “Dualities” Exhibition | 2023
Broadcast on Canal+, M le Media interview features Marie-Amélie Chéreau discussing her Dualities exhibition at the Millennium Art Gallery in Lausanne. She discusses themes central to her practice: light, duality, and emotional resonance.
L’Harmattan Interview – "Les Autruches" book | 2018
In this interview hosted by her publisher L’Harmattan, Marie-Amélie Chéreau shares the story behind her first novel Les Autruches — a journey through resilience, transformation, and the courage to heal.
Latest Exhibition
Ars Gratia Artis | 2025
From April 3 to 6, 2025, the Artology Gallery, in collaboration with the Karl & Faber Auction House, presented Ars Gratia Artis in Munich — a collective exhibition featuring 28 artists and over 100 works to celebrate the essence of creativity across art, design, and craftsmanship.
Marie-Amélie Chéreau exhibited La Roseraie and Évanescence, two oil-on-linen paintings from her Les Silencieuses series. In both works, the fine brush-line structures are less about geometry than about mapping an inner journey — an intimate architecture of light and silence. Through her layered and precise approach, she invites viewers into a space where focus and stillness reveal unexpected emotional depth.
This book is deeply moving and inspiring. In From Broken to Whole: The Courage to Heal and Reclaim Your Dream Life, Marie-Amélie Chéreau takes us on a journey of resilience, healing, and rebirth. A powerful narrative that touches the heart and reminds us that light always finds a way through, even in the darkest moments. A must-read for anyone seeking to regain hope and meaning in their life.
Great book about a courageous life change
I love this book, and I highly recommend it! Not because it's a lovely story but because it's the opposite. Brutally honest, eye-opening, fascinating. Marie-Amelie's story went straight to my heart and will remain there forever. I admire this woman's strength and resilience and her new path through life! I am grateful to have been able to read this incredible story.
Essential Read for Anyone Navigating today's hectic World
Marie-Améllie Chéreau's book is an essential read for anyone navigating the hectic demands of today's world. With remarkable courage and clarity, she shares her personal journey as a high-level executive within a prestigious luxury brand in France and exposes the harsh realities that led to her severe burnout. Through her story, Marie-Améllie presents profound insights and revelations that prompted a transformative journey, encouraging us all to pursue our dreams. Her narrative inspires readers to critically examine their own lives, seeking deeper meaning and embracing the path to healing.
