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Pietro Bartolo

    Dr. Pietro Bartolo is a physician who runs the only medical clinic on the Italian island of Lampedusa, a location closer to Tunisia than to Sicily. His work focuses on the health needs of patients in this uniquely challenging geographic setting.

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    Tears of Salt: A Doctor's Story of the Refugee Crisis
    Lampedusa
    • 2019

      The narrative centers on Dr. Pietro Bartolo, who operates the only medical clinic on Lampedusa, a key entry point for refugees from Africa and the Middle East. Over 25 years, he has tended to countless individuals escaping violence and seeking a new life in Europe. In "Tears of Salt," he shares poignant stories of both loss and survival, capturing the human spirit amidst a profound humanitarian crisis. His account reflects a deep moral commitment and highlights the resilience of those who journey to find safety and hope.

      Tears of Salt: A Doctor's Story of the Refugee Crisis
    • 2017

      Lampedusa

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      4.5(11)Add rating

      The moving and essential testimony of an Italian doctor who has worked for twenty-five years on the front line of perhaps the largest mass migration in human history

      Lampedusa