The Sailor from Lampedusa: Escape to Paradise

The Sailor from Lampedusa is a breathtaking journey of adventure, love, and humanitarian heroism. This fictional story has been inspired by real events. The passion that leads to the triumphs and failures portrayed in this book, is nothing like the real thing. The Sailor from Lampedusa represents a dramatisation of a world few have ever experienced. As James Bellamy befriends Captain Falco during his visit to Sicily, the young architect student finds himself on a terror-filled voyage near the shores of Lampedusa Island. James was not aware of the depth of the refugee crisis, let alone the insurmountable struggles faced by Falco in his mission. Awe-struck by a world he never knew existed, the rude-awakening forces James to question his purpose in life. The exotic island belies the turmoil that lies within. James's journey is further complicated by a love affair involving a Lampedusa girl considered "forbidden fruit." Worlds apart, James wonders if he can find a way to keep their hearts united.