Born in Nice to Algerian parents, Mourad wants to create his own future. His greatest fear is to become an old, overweight man with gray hair, cared for by his mother and living on fried food. To avoid this, he must escape a burdensome family legacy. But do we only discover ourselves by distancing ourselves? In this moving story, Faïza Guène explores the influence of family legacy and the search for freedom. The book offers profound insight into life without being heavy or judgmental.