Untouchable (New Adult Easy Read): friends for life - Softcover

Phillipe Pozzo Di Borgo

9781783220052: Untouchable (New Adult Easy Read): friends for life

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ISBN 10: 1783220058 ISBN 13: 9781783220052

Publisher: ReadZone Books Limited, 2013

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Abdel, an Algerian immigrant living in Paris slum, applies for a job as a carer to Philippe, a paralysed wealthy business man, so that he can continue to claim benefits. Philippe wants a carer who will look after him without pitying him. As Abdel reluctantly learns to move, feed, and clean Philippe, the two men discover a blunt but vital humour that not only bridges the cultural and class divide between them, but gives Philippe a renewed joy in life.

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About the Author

Philippe Pozzo di Borgo spent his childhood in many different places, including Paris, London, Amsterdam, Trinidad, Morocco, Algeria, and Corsica.

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The film, Untouchable, has been a huge success. Now here is the funny, moving story told in an easy-to-read version for new adults. Abdel, an Algerian immigrant living in a Paris slum, applies for a job as carer to a wealthy quadriplegic, so that he can continue to claim benefits. Despite his lack of qualifications, he lands the job because of his attitude.

Philippe, the millionaire quadriplegic, wants a carer who will look after him without pitying him. As Abdel reluctantly learns to move, feed, and clean Philippe, the two men discover a blunt but vital humour that not only bridges the cultural and class divide between them, but gives Philippe a renewed joy in life.

It's easy to see what made Untouchable such a massive success; the story has a sweet sincerity and uplifting conclusion that make for a classic feel-good experience.

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