Philippe Maynial

Philippe Maynial

Philippe Maynial is a film executive turned writer and the nephew of Madeline Pauliac, the main character of his upcoming book, Band of Sisters. Before he embarked on his research into his aunt’s experiences in World War II, Maynial spent his entire career in the film industry. He currently resides in France.

Books

Band of Sisters by Philippe Maynial

Band of Sisters by Philippe Maynial

Forthcoming | February 2025 Through letters, diaries, and interviews, Band of Sisters by Philippe Maynial (translated by Richard Bernstein), recounts the untold bravery of French army doctor Madeleine Pauliac and her fellow Red Cross women as they ventured into war-torn Europe to rescue the stranded and wounded in 1945. Their daring missions in Germany, Russia, and Poland are powerful testimonies of courage in the face of unimaginable challenges.