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Release of the book “Mon Schweitzer” (in french)

The team at the Maison Albert Schweitzer in Gunsbach is proud to announce the publication of the book “Mon Schweitzer” (in french), a unique tribute to the legacy of Albert Schweitzer, the famous physician, philosopher and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

A rich and captivating collaborative work

This book is much more than just a biography: it brings together 16 stories, 80 personal testimonials and 15 QR codes, enabling you to explore the fascinating world of Albert Schweitzer in an interactive way. These testimonials, from people who knew him or were inspired by his work, pay tribute to his life, his commitment and his humanist values.

Where can you buy “Mon Schweitzer”?

The book is already available in several bookshops and emblematic places in the region:

  • Maison Albert Schweitzer in Gunsbach
  • Librairie Carpe Diem, Munster
  • Feuilles d’Encre bookshop, Colmar
  • Librairie Oberlin, Strasbourg

We invite you to discover this book in one of these establishments, or to visit the Maison Albert Schweitzer in Gunsbach to purchase it.

A book to celebrate Albert Schweitzer’s 150th birthday in 2025

2025 marks the 150th anniversary of Albert Schweitzer’s birth. To mark the occasion, the Maison Albert Schweitzer in Gunsbach will be hosting events, exhibitions and conferences throughout the year to celebrate his legacy and impact on the world. The book “Mon Schweitzer” has been specially designed for this anniversary, as a living testimony to his work and the influence he continues to have today.

This collaborative work brings together a team of passionate and committed co-authors: Francis Guthleben, Guy Michel, Gérard Leser, Dominique Guibert, André Graff, Karen Hoffmann-Schickel, Kevan, Claire Loiseau, Catherine Maranzana, Ba Banga Nyeck, Caroline Riegel, Jean-François Schwaiger and Alain Schumacher. Their collective contribution enriches this unique project, paying tribute to Albert Schweitzer from multiple perspectives.

Let’s celebrate Schweitzer’s legacy together!

We look forward to sharing this tribute to Albert Schweitzer with you, and to introducing you to this fascinating book. “Mon Schweitzer” is an invitation to plunge into the world of this visionary man, whose humanism continues to inspire even today.