Philippe Grimbertis a psychoanalyst. He is the author of several works of nonfiction and a novel,Paul's Little Dress. Memory was awarded two of France's most prestigious literary prizes, voted for by readers -- the Prix des Lectrices d'Elleand the Prix Goncourt des Lycéens -- as well as the Prix Wizo, for the best work of Jewish interest in French literature. He lives in Paris.