Érik Orsenna is the pen-name of Érik Arnoult a French politician and novelist. After studying philosophy and political science at the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris ("Sciences Po"), Orsenna specialized in economics at the London School of Economics. He was a close collaborator of François Mitterrand and held several government positions in the 1980s and 1990s. He is a member (currently on leave) of the Conseil d'État, having been appointed in 1985. He was elected to the Académie Française on 28 May 1998. He won the 1990 International Nonino Prize in Italy.
For Voyage au pays du coton he received the second prize of the Lettre Ulysses Award in 2006.
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Some of their strengths
Erik Orsenna has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Imaginative, Brave, Honest, Energetic, Loyal, Caring, and Sympathetic.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Erik Orsenna is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who is ambitious and motivated.
Active and Precise
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Erik Orsenna well know them as someone who can be tough, active, and sharp, like a sword.
Imaginative and Sentimental
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Erik Orsenna as someone who is imaginative, sentimental, and in touch with emotions.
A person who has extremely good memory and analytical skills, likes to make sure that everyone gets along, enjoys all kinds of situations and people, has a talent for travel and languages, and who makes lifelong friends.
Influential and Dynamic
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Erik Orsenna is someone who tends to be focused on spreading ideas, information, and activities.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Erik Orsenna tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Erik Orsenna's challenges
While Erik Orsenna has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Erik Orsenna can be Irritable, Stubborn, Short-tempered, Impulsive, Indecisive, Unrealistic, and Emotional.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Erik Orsenna's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Irritable and Moody
Erik Orsenna is someone who can be irritable and moody, have a tendency to experience self-doubt, be too secretive, can take too many risks, and who can have an extreme approach to managing personal finances.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Erik Orsenna also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.