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Hector and the Search for Lost Time: A Novel Audiobook
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The delightful third book in the multimillion-copy internationally bestselling series
First he tackled happiness. Then he took on love. And now Hector, our endearing young French psychiatrist, confronts the persistent march of time.
His patients lament that there is not enough time in the day. Or they feel that life is passing them by. And in one case, a young boy turns the problem on its head: he's impatient to grow up! Hector himself is increasingly aware of time: he doesn't feel quite so young anymore, and the clock is ticking on his relationship with his beloved Clara.
So as time flies, so does Hector in his latest adventure, traveling around the world and charming us with his inimitable blend of open-minded inquiry and subtle wit as he journeys to understand the past, the future, and how best to enjoy the present.
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"A quaint little book and a short read. I picked it up because I thought it could possibly be about time travel (spoiler: it is not about time travel). An interesting look at how we perceive time, how others perceive time and how we deal with the inevitability that time is creeping away always."
— Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Utterly charming…Fans of Eat, Pray, Love and The Elegance of the Hedgehog won’t want to miss this gem of a book.”
— Bookpage
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" Have I mentioned that I love Hector and his adventures? "
— Veronica, 10/30/2013 -
" Enjoyable. Essays on aging and the passage of time couched in small vignettes of Hector, the psychiatrists, life. Philosophy light. "
— Spellcheck, 10/13/2013 -
" The endearing French psychiatrist from Hector and the Search for Happiness confronts the inevitable progression of time while helping his patients resolve time-related issues and growing aware of his evolving adulthood, observations he addresses while traveling the world. "
— Ibyang, 8/26/2013 -
" This is one of my favorite series... "
— Heather, 6/21/2013 -
" this book has made me rethink over again about time. i might need read his two previous books; journey in search of happiness and love. "
— Narven, 1/17/2013 -
" It was interesting at some points, but overall, it didn't have such an impact on me as his first book. Perhaps I've got 4 more dogs left in me, that's why I don't normally have an issue with time. "
— Kenny, 8/6/2012 -
" Light-hearted, yet thought-provoking read. I enjoy Hector, the slightly quirky writing (can almost imagine reading it in French, except my language ability isn't strong enough), and the philosophical touches. Read it in one sitting. "
— Wanrong, 7/19/2012
About François Lelord
François Lelord studied medicine and psychology. After getting his doctoral degree in 1985, he was a post-doctorate researcher at UCLA. He then worked as an attending physician in Paris for two years. Since 2004, he has been working as a psychiatrist in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
About James Langton
James Langton, an Earphones Award–winning narrator, trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and later as a musician at the Guildhall School in London. He has worked in radio, film, and television, also appearing in theater in England and on Broadway. He is also a professional musician who led the internationally renowned Pasadena Roof Orchestra from 1996 to 2002.