Tears of Salt: A Doctor's Story

Tears of Salt, a memoir by Lampedusa doctor Pietro Bartolo with Lidia Tilotta, recounts Bartolo's experiences providing medical care to migrants arriving on the island. The book details harrowing stories of perilous sea voyages, the physical and psychological trauma suffered by refugees, and the challenges faced by healthcare workers. Bartolo shares personal anecdotes, weaving together his own life story with those of the people he treats, highlighting the human cost of migration. The text provides a detailed account of the emotional and physical toll of the refugee crisis, underscoring the urgent need for compassion and systemic change. It also includes acknowledgements and letters to the author from those who have been touched by his work. You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/book_shelter Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Tears-Salt-Doctors-Pietro-Bartolo/dp/0393651282?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=1a4adee01a7c4754d1505ebc46249b29&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/