The Meaning of Life

When Maria Covich, sixty-three years old, decides to go to the Amazon Rainforest as a volunteer for a month, she cannot imagine that her life will undergo a radical change.

After the dramatic encounter with a young child living in a favela she decides to devote herself to him and to stay in Brazil for almost the rest of her years.

Near the end of her life, Maria decides to return to Italy with her little adopted son João and she finds Pinuccia, now thirty years old, a long-time friend that she holds close to her heart.

The reunion with her good old friend Maria and the new friendship with the young boy João will be crucial for Pinuccia, who is struggling with a deep existential crisis, trying to find the meaning and purpose in her life.

Maria and João will encourage Pinuccia to live her dreams with no fear and to look at things from different angles reminding her of the importance of being hopeful despite the challenges and setbacks.

This is The Meaning of Life, the sequel of Her Silent Friend. Start reading it and you will immediately rediscover Maria and Pinuccia and their strong and lasting friendship.