A Greek Tragedy: One Day, a Deadly Shipwreck, and the Human Cost of the Refugee Crisis

By Jeanne Carstensen. Tells the story of the refugee shipwreck on October 28, 2015, off the coast of the Greek island of Lesvos. Based on nearly a decade of research, interviews, and investigation, captures many of the details of the dramatic twenty-four hour ordeal. Includes the recollections of the refugees’ lives before they left their homes and a full account of the rescue efforts of the Greek islanders and volunteers rushing to help, even as their government and the European Union (EU) failed to act. Showcases the extraordinary heroism of ordinary people in extreme circumstances and challenges readers to confront their collective humanity. It is a testament of our times and a compassionate depiction of the lengths to which a person will go to save another human being. Read more.