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The Air That We Breathe
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Experience the breathtaking journey in The Air That We Breathe, a poignant account of resilience and tragedy based on one of Australia's most devastating industrial disasters. This compelling paperback dives deep into the lives of Abele and Maria Moretti, Italian immigrants who pursue their dreams in the harsh landscapes of Western Australia. Promised a secure future working in an asbestos mine, they confront the harsh reality of corporate negligence and the dire health consequences that follow. As the story unfolds, readers witness the Moretti family's relentless pursuit of justice over three decades, revealing the stark contrasts between aspirations and harsh truths.
Woven into this gripping narrative is Katerina, a lawyer representing the mining company, who unexpectedly discovers her family's connection to the mine, forcing her to reassess her loyalties. The intertwined stories of the immigrant miners, company management, and legal battles highlight themes of betrayal, survival, and the search for accountability.
This tale not only illuminates the personal impact of corporate greed but also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers within industrial settings. Perfect for readers interested in historical fiction, social justice, and immigrant narratives, The Air That We Breathe is a thought-provoking read that stirs emotions long after the final page. Don’t miss this powerful story that echoes the real-life struggles against negligence and the quest for truth.
Author: Kara Douglas
Bind: paperback
Publication Date: 01-07-2020
Based on one of Australia's worst industrial disasters,The Air That We Breathe is an account of ordinary people living through the catastrophic consequences of corporate greed and wilful blindness. in 1961 Italian immigrants Abele and Maria Moretti settle into life in Western Australia. They are promised a financially secure future working in an asbestos mine in the harsh and desolate outback. Despite health warnings to management, the mine continues to operate. Thirty years later, the unthinkable happens and the Moretti family begin an arduous journey to seek justice. At the same time Katerina, a lawyer, representing the mining company, makes a surprising discovery about her family that causes her to rethink her allegiances. The human stories weave between the narratives of the immigrant miner and mine manager, and later, the lawyer and the mine's daughter. The impact of this story will stir emotions that remain long after the last page has been turned.
Woven into this gripping narrative is Katerina, a lawyer representing the mining company, who unexpectedly discovers her family's connection to the mine, forcing her to reassess her loyalties. The intertwined stories of the immigrant miners, company management, and legal battles highlight themes of betrayal, survival, and the search for accountability.
This tale not only illuminates the personal impact of corporate greed but also serves as a stark reminder of the dangers within industrial settings. Perfect for readers interested in historical fiction, social justice, and immigrant narratives, The Air That We Breathe is a thought-provoking read that stirs emotions long after the final page. Don’t miss this powerful story that echoes the real-life struggles against negligence and the quest for truth.
Author: Kara Douglas
Bind: paperback
Publication Date: 01-07-2020
Based on one of Australia's worst industrial disasters,The Air That We Breathe is an account of ordinary people living through the catastrophic consequences of corporate greed and wilful blindness. in 1961 Italian immigrants Abele and Maria Moretti settle into life in Western Australia. They are promised a financially secure future working in an asbestos mine in the harsh and desolate outback. Despite health warnings to management, the mine continues to operate. Thirty years later, the unthinkable happens and the Moretti family begin an arduous journey to seek justice. At the same time Katerina, a lawyer, representing the mining company, makes a surprising discovery about her family that causes her to rethink her allegiances. The human stories weave between the narratives of the immigrant miner and mine manager, and later, the lawyer and the mine's daughter. The impact of this story will stir emotions that remain long after the last page has been turned.
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