Mona's Eyes
13 hrs. 17 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Thomas Schlesser
Author
Thomas Schlesser
Narrator
Vadim Prokhorov
Narrator
Vadim Prokhorov
Description
Mona’s ten-year-old grandfather, a former successful photojournalist, tries to preserve her eyesight by introducing her to art in Parisian museums. Through Renaissance masterpieces and contemporary art, he shows her how art can become a remedy for emotional wounds. This travel-novel blends elements of a museum detective story, a family history, and a hymn to art that has the power to heal.
In the book “Mona’s Eyes,” author Tom Schlesser tells about a girl who unexpectedly loses her sight. Although her blindness goes away, the risk of it returning remains. A doctor believes the cause is stress and emotional experiences. Instead of psychotherapy, Mona’s grandfather decides to take her to museums—helping her absorb art. Together, they study the history of masterpieces from the Renaissance to the present, while also facing difficult everyday challenges. Mona grows up, learning not only about art, but also how to build her relationships with the world around her.
The book became a bestseller in 37 countries, and in 2025 Tom Schlesser, an art expert, was named “Author of the Year.”
In the book “Mona’s Eyes,” author Tom Schlesser tells about a girl who unexpectedly loses her sight. Although her blindness goes away, the risk of it returning remains. A doctor believes the cause is stress and emotional experiences. Instead of psychotherapy, Mona’s grandfather decides to take her to museums—helping her absorb art. Together, they study the history of masterpieces from the Renaissance to the present, while also facing difficult everyday challenges. Mona grows up, learning not only about art, but also how to build her relationships with the world around her.
The book became a bestseller in 37 countries, and in 2025 Tom Schlesser, an art expert, was named “Author of the Year.”
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