Patrizia CiavaResume Patrizia Ciava is a multilingual writer with a rich international background. Born in Italy and raised in France, Spain, Belgium, and the UK, she brings a uniquely cosmopolitan perspective to her work. She earned her classical high school diplma from the French Lycée in Rome, then graduated in Foreign Languages and Literatures, specializing in Linguistic Mediation Sciences, with further studies in Applied Linguistics in England. Her professional career spans teaching and high-level institutional roles at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where she held diplomatic and cultural positions worldwide. Since taking early retirement in 2019, she has dedicated herself to writing. Her published works include "Il silenzio oltre la porta" (Silence Beyond the Door); the award-winning "Il diritto di vivere" (The Right to Live), which received first prize for best novel; and "Grande Amore al primo ascolto" (Great Love at First Listen), a tribute to the musical trio Il Volo. The Italian edition of "A Life Almost Perfect" has just been released by Ad Astra Edizioni. Read More Read Less