"It was that or die" or the great romanticized report on asylum seekers
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Initially, the author wanted to create a major report for Radio France. But as his inspiration developed, Théyson Orélien turned it into an entire book so that "it would last longer than 36 hours," the lifespan of a report on social media or in the media.
Having arrived in Quebec in 2010, following the earthquake in Haiti, Thelyson Orélien went through the workings of integration organizations. The wave of asylum seekers arriving from the United States starting in 2017 inspired him and made him want to help those who followed.
What was meant to be an impulse of heart and generosity on his part became a literary success. Initially, the author wanted to create a major report for Radio France. But as his inspiration grew, Théyson Orélien turned it into a full book so that "it would last longer than 36 hours," the lifespan of a report on social media or in the media.
The story of this first novel with the author himself of "C'était ça ou mourir"