| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
vi, 184 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 19 cm |
| Note(S) |
"This work originally published in Italian as 25 Grammi Di Felicita by Sperling & Kupfer Editori S.P.A., an imprint of Mondadori Libri S.P.A. in 2016."-- Title page verso. |
| Summary |
Massimo Vacchetta, an Italian veterinarian specializing in large animals, is recently divorced and feeling heartbroken and depressed until the day that someone brings an orphaned baby hedgehog into his clinic. As the tiny hedgehog cries and whimpers, Massimo immediately understands the extent of the animals vulnerability and isolation. Recognizing her helplessness and desperation in himself, he connects with her in a way hes never connected with any other animal. In caring for this hedgehog, Massimo uncovers her vibrant personality, and rediscovers his own. Soon, another sick hedgehog lands in his lap. And then another. As people begin to seek him out to heal and care for their injured or orphaned animals, Massimo finally discovers his lifes mission. |
| Subject |
Vacchetta, Massimo.
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| Subject(S) |
Veterinarians -- Italy -- Biography.
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Hedgehogs.
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Autobiographies.
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| Added Name(S) |
Tomaselli, Antonella, author.
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Richards, Jamie, translator.
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| Added Title |
25 grammi di felicita. English.
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| ISBN |
9781635652642 (hardcover) |
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