Call of the Open Sea: A Memoir

The Incredible true story of Michel Adrien, who build a commercial fishing empire in West Africa amidst decolonization and the Cold War.

I recently had the privilege of translating my grandfather’s memoir into English. It’s been an enriching experience to learn about his story with such depth. The following is the introduction I wrote for the English version of the book.

Translator’s Introduction

In 2014, my father called me to announce that Groupe Adrien had filed for bankruptcy. It mark…