In her penultimate book, De la terre des pleurs un grand vent s'éleva, Jane Sautière wrote: "There is always a cosmos around us to which our presence, however slight it may be, however ridiculously small it may be in the face of the violence of the world, however diminished by the sorrow of the other, there is always a future in which we will participate by our mere presence, provided we have these flashes, these sparkles, these rays of sunlight of which I hope to record some fragments." Published by Quidam, the book contains 62 pages and costs 10 €. Since her first book, Fragmentation d'un lieu commun, Jane Sautière has shown a consistent focus on life, especially when it is under threat, as if this attention is a defining element of her work. Her writing often reveals aspects of life that readers might otherwise overlook. Even when describing situations that could be seen as tragic, she simultaneously "calls and demands life," highlighting moments of hope and resilience. This dual focus is evident in De la terre des pleurs un grand vent s'éleva, where the themes of survival and human connection are central. The book begins with a reflection on the presence of exiles in Europe, particularly in Paris, a city described as rich but not necessarily kind to those in need. Sautière acknowledges that the situation might be worse elsewhere but chooses to speak from her own observations. She recounts her involvement in distributing breakfasts to refugees in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, a project started by local residents in 2016. Over the years, this initiative has grown, with volunteers now regularly serving meals to those living in exile, often on the streets, facing fear and hunger. These simple acts—offering bread, tea, and a moment of human connection—bring visibility to those often ignored by society. Sautière shares the stories of individuals like Karim, Nur, Madhiha, and her ten-month-old baby, Saare, giving them names and faces that might otherwise be lost. She also records their deaths, which are often overlooked in public discourse. In a time when public institutions seem to resist efforts to support those in need, volunteers continue to act, driven by a quiet but powerful sense of humanity. Sautière herself reflects on her experience as someone who was once an exile, having been born in Iran and welcomed in another country. She argues that being born in a place creates an automatic bond with that land and its people, a kind of debt that ties us to the world around us. Beyond political and moral debates, Sautière returns to the core of the human condition, emphasizing our shared origin and the responsibility that comes with being welcomed into the world. Her writing touches on the sacred, highlighting the strength of those who persist in the face of adversity. Madhiha, a refugee who endured torture and rape in Libya yet continues to love her child, is one such example. Her story, and others like it, remind readers that even in the darkest times, light persists. Sautière's text, written in small, deliberate touches, leaves space for reflection and breath, piercing the heart while encouraging a connection to the essential truths of being human.