Luigi Ballerini, a physician and psychoanalyst, draws deeply from his work with young people, both in his professional practice and through his engaging author events and writing workshops for adolescents. This constant interaction with youth fuels his insightful explorations of their inner lives and the challenges of growing up. As a journalist, he also frequently addresses issues of schooling, education, and youth culture in his published articles. Through his fiction for children and young adults, Ballerini offers readers a sensitive and understanding perspective on the complexities of adolescence.
The primal experience of gathering is inscribed in every human's DNA. This book invites us to look beyond the refrigerator and cupboard to the abundance of wild edible plants that can be found and harvested everywhere. It encourages readers to forage diverse natural environments for food, even in our city parks and streets.