Non dirmi che hai paura

Synopsis of Non dirmi che hai paura

«Non dirmi che hai paura» is the contemporary novel by Giuseppe Catozzella, published by Feltrinelli in paperback (240 pages, in Italian).

Samia, a young woman from Mogadishu, trains in secret with her friend Alí while Somalia sinks into extremism and violence. Qualifying for the Beijing Olympics, she becomes a symbol for Muslim women. Her dream of winning in London 2012 clashes with a reality that pushes her into a dangerous journey towards Europe.

The work, from the Universale economica collection, is inspired by Samia's true story. The book won the Strega Giovani Prize 2014 and was a finalist for the Strega Prize.

For readers of contemporary fiction and stories of overcoming adversity with a migratory backdrop.