Salt tears

About the book In recent years, the name Lampedusa has frequently appeared in news headlines, the rocky island located one hundred miles from the southern coast of Italy, after it became the most common destination for hundreds of thousands of African and Middle Eastern refugees fleeing extreme poverty, civil wars, and terrorism, seeking a new life in Europe. Dr. Pietro Bartolo, who managed the only medical clinic on the island to receive and care for them, alive and dead, for more than a quarter of a century. The book "Salt Tears" is an emotional autobiography of Dr. Bartolo's life and work, and his confrontation with one of the worst tragedies of our time. Dr. Bartolo narrates unforgettable stories of pain and hope, stories of those who were lost and others who survived. Salt Tears is a heartfelt literary portrait of an extraordinary man with a clear message: "We will never allow our fears to rule us." Author: Pietro Bartolo Translator: Lydia Tablouna Number of pages: 204