Mon dernier cheveu noir

Synopsis of Mon dernier cheveu noir

«Mon dernier cheveu noir» is the humorous essay by Jean-Louis Fournier, published by Le Livre de Poche in paperback (211 pages, in French).

The author turns the loss of youth into an ironic monologue: he looks in the mirror and makes the last black hair the trigger for a reflection on age. Between personal anecdotes and advice aimed at those who are starting to get older, humor serves to play down life's little daily miseries.

Work originally appeared in 2006; the 2007 edition includes the subtitle «Avec quelques conseils aux anciens jeunes».

Readers who prefer self-ironic humor and a non-dramatic view of aging.