Silvia Torchio is the author of Ci vuole un villaggio (It Takes a Village), an autobiographical novel about the people who travel with us through life and leave something behind, even when they only stay a few stops. Born and raised in Turin and its province, Silvia completed a classical secondary education and a degree in Social Sciences. A daughter, mother, wife and friend with a wide curiosity and many interests, she has loved reading and writing since her school days. Ci vuole un villaggio is her first book, and the author royalties from its sales are donated entirely to charity. Silvia is one of the authors of the Expert Author Community, a home for experts turning serious ideas into meaningful books.