by Francesco Testa · Graus Edizioni · tapa blanda · ISBN 9791257210267
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Uccio is just a boy when, in 1954, he is forced to leave his hometown of Albaro Vescovà in Istria, which has come under Tito's control. Abandoning all certainty, he and his family embark on a journey of hope across Italy, where they encounter a reality far harsher than imagined. Instead of a promised land, they face suspicion and hostility. Through his innocent yet sharp gaze, Uccio observes a rapidly changing world and a family struggling to stay together. In Naples, life gradually begins to bloom again. Immersing himself in the secrets of the narrow streets, he discovers a unique humanity that helps him rediscover the deep meaning of things. New friendships and first loves allow the young man to savor the true sweetness of existence, before plunging him into stubborn bitterness. A dark inner crisis first takes the form of despair, only to turn toward a constructive perspective of faith, with the decision to dedicate his life to others.
