“A Life Almost Perfect” by Patrizia Ciava Explores Love, Loss, and Fragile Line Between Consciousness and Soul

Tomah, Wisconsin Aug 23, 2025 (Issuewire.com) - An emotionally resonant and thought-provoking literary novel that challenges readers to reconsider what it means to be truly alive.

International author Patrizia Ciava invites readers into a deeply human, poetic, and philosophically rich narrative in her latest novel, A Life Almost Perfect. Published in both Italian and English, this emotionally charged story explores the limits of love, grief, and hope when a young woman is asked to decide whether to let go of the man she lovesor hold on to the possibility of a miracle.

The story opens in the sterile silence of a hospital room, where the protagonists husband lies in a comaunresponsive for over a year after a tragic accident. Doctors offer no hope of recovery and urge her to authorize the removal of life support. But how can she say goodbye when she still feels his presence? As she clings to his hand, her memories transport readers through the trials of her life: the early loss of her parents, years of emotional abuse, addiction, and ultimately, her rebirth in a love that transformed hernow hanging by a thread.

Parallel to her story is that of a world-famous rock star and composer. On the surface, his life is picture-perfect. But through the haunting entries of his diary, we see a man grappling with inexplicable visions and a sense of fatalism. Music becomes the bridge between these seemingly unrelated lives, connecting past and present, pain and possibility, illusion and truth.

As the narrative unfolds, readers begin to glimpse the subtle threads that connect these two souls, leading to a powerful and unexpected revelation.

The novel was inspired by a painful moment in my own life, shares Ciava. When my mother suffered a stroke and was left in a vegetative state, I was forced to confront the unthinkable. Through this story, I wanted to explore what happens in that space between love and letting go, between brain death and the mystery of the soul.

Ciava doesnt aim to deliver answers, but instead offers a space for deep emotional and moral reflection: What does it mean to love someone who may already be gone? What if hope is not a delusion, but a form of faith? And most of all, where does consciousness resideonly in the brain, or in something deeper we cannot measure?

The novel also delves into the long-lasting effects of toxic relationships, the scars of abuse, and the power of emotional healing. Yet at its core, A Life Almost Perfect is not a story of despairit is one of quiet resilience. It is about the transformative power of love, the music that lingers after silence, and the truth that sometimes, even after great loss, we can choose to live on with purpose.

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About the Author

Patrizia Ciava is a multilingual author with a rich international background. Raised across Italy, France, Spain, Belgium, and the UK, she brings a cosmopolitan lens to her work. Her academic background in foreign languages and applied linguistics, combined with a distinguished career in diplomacy with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has shaped her deep understanding of human relationships and cultural nuance. Since 2019, she has devoted herself to writing full-time. Her literary portfolio includes award-winning fiction and poignant tributes.

Literary Works by Patrizia Ciava

• Il silenzio oltre la porta (The Silence Beyond the Door, Mancosu Editore, 1995) Debut novel.
• Il diritto di vivere (The Right to Live, Fabio Croce Editore, 2009) Winner of the Best Fiction Award at the Convivio-Giardini di Naxos Literary Prize (2009).
• Grande Amore al primo ascolto (Great Love at First Listen, AltrEdizioni, 2019) A heartfelt tribute to the musical trio Il Volo, warmly received by fans worldwide.
• Concorrenza al Paradiso (Competing with Paradise) A forthcoming novel represented by literary agent Vicki Satlow, exploring the rise of a transformative spiritual movement for a more compassionate world.
• Una vita quasi perfetta / A Life Almost Perfect (Ad Astra Edizioni) A novel of emotional depth and spiritual questioning, now available in Italian and English.

With A Life Almost Perfect, Ciava offers her most intimate and profound story yet. Early reviewers have praised the book for its emotional depth and lyrical language. One reviewer writes, This novel grips you with raw emotion and leaves you pondering the biggest questions of life, death, and what lies in between.

Connect with the author and follow her journey and upcoming works by visiting her website: www.patriziaciava.com

Watch Ciavas interviews and learn more about the Italian edition:

Logan Crawford TV Interview Link:

English Translation: https://patriziaciava.com/2025/06/11/a-life-almost-perfect-by-patrizia-ciava-between-pain-ethics-and-the-freedom-to-choose/

Availability

A Life Almost Perfect is not just a novelits a meditation on love, memory, and the sacred mystery of life itself. A Life Almost Perfect is available now in both paperback and eBook formats.

• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/life-almost-perfect-Patrizia-Ciava/dp/B0F9X8JN8G/ref
• Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-life-almost-perfect-patrizia-ciava/1147536176?ean=9791280815484
• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/235069454-a-life-almost-perfect?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=zHNbB2D9ip&rank=1#?ref=nav_brws