Last Letters: Facing Mortality, Understanding Life

In a Bordeaux bookshop, the author discovers a collection of last letters written by those executed by Nazi firing squads during WWII. These poignant missives offer a raw glimpse into the human condition facing imminent death, revealing stages of grief and the precious memories clung to in final moments. The author reflects on how these letters, far from merely documenting wartime atrocities, force a profound contemplation of life's meaning and the importance of cherishing every moment.