This document provides an overview of the author's French and Algerian heritage. It begins with a brief introduction to the author's background growing up in France. It then discusses French history up until the Algerian conquest. Next, it covers the author's origins in Algeria, including details on Algerian history, the history of Jews in Algeria, and the period of French Algeria. It suggests that democracy, secularism, and equality are key to different groups living harmoniously in France. Finally, it concludes with examples of the author's own family history, with her parents born in Algeria before its independence.