The Wild Boy: A Memoir

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 & develops deep human connections with two neighbors. In this stunning landscape, he begins to take stock of his life & consider what he truly values.

With lyrical & evocative prose, The Wild Boy is a testament to the power of the natural world, the necessity of an ever-questioning mind, & the resilience of the human spirit.

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Paolo Cognetti is an Italian writer, novelist, & editor from Milan. He divides his time between the city & his cabin in the Italian Alps. He is the author of The Eight Mountains & The Wild Boy.