Susanna Tamaro is the author of more than 15 books of fiction and nonfiction, published in more than 40 countries. They include the novel Follow Your Heart; a memoir, Turning Home; a collection of short stories; and several children’s books. Born in Trieste, Italy, Tamaro lives on a farm in Umbria.
Susanna Tamaro is the author of more than 15 books of fiction and nonfiction, published in more than 40 countries. They include the novel Follow Your Heart; a memoir, Turning Home; a collection of short stories; and several children’s books. Born in Trieste, Italy, Tamaro lives on a farm in Umbria.
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