Forever
Susanna Tamaro

Bompiani
Year: 2012
Pages: 176
A haunting and luminous tale of love, loss, and redemption, this novel explores the healing power of nature, the resilience of the human spirit, and the courage it takes to seek the truth—even when it threatens to break us.
In a secluded forest cabin, Matteo offers solace to weary souls—through a listening ear, a warm cup of tea, and the quiet magic of nature. To some, he is a mystic; to others, a recluse. But no one truly knows the heartbreak that brought him here.
Fifteen years ago, Matteo’s world shattered when a car accident claimed Nora, the love of his life, along with their unborn child and the future they had dreamed of. Yet the mystery surrounding that night haunts him still—no sign of the brakes ever being used, no clear answers as to why. Drowning in grief, he turned to drinking, desperate to escape the pain of questions that refused to be answered.
Now, with the unlikely companionship of an outspoken young woman and the quiet wisdom of his blind father, Matteo has carved out a fragile peace among the trees. But even the forest’s sanctuary cannot shelter him forever. As the past beckons, he must decide: will he keep running from the truth, or finally face what he thought he had buried for good?
Rights sold:
Brazil (Verus)
Portugal (Presença)
Spain (Planeta)
Turkey (Can Sanat Yayinlari)