The Wild Boy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781501196713)

A young man escapes his painful past by retreating to the rustic comfort of the Italian Alps in this gorgeously wrought memoir from the internationally bestselling author of the "exquisite" (Annie Proulx) novel The Eight Mountains.When life in the city becomes too overwhelming for Paolo, he decides to take refuge high in the Italian mountains. Returning to the breathtaking Valle d'Aosta--known for its snowcapped mountain peaks--after a decade's absence, he rediscovers a simpler life and develops deep human connections with two neighbors. In this stunning landscape, he begins to take stock of his life and consider what he truly values. With lyrical and evocative prose, The Wild Boy is a testament to the power of the natural world, the necessity of an ever-questioning mind, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Author: Paolo Cognetti
ISBN-10: 1501196715
ISBN-13: 9781501196713
Publisher: Atria Books
Language: English
Published: 07/02/2019
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2019
Publishers Weekly 05/13/2019
Shelf Awareness 07/02/2019