Discover a profound tale in 'The Air That We Breathe,' an impactful paperback by acclaimed author Kara Douglas. This gripping novel delves into the painful realities of one of Australia's most devastating industrial disasters, showcasing the resilience of ordinary people against the backdrop of corporate greed and negligence. Set in 1961, the story follows Italian immigrants Abele and Maria Moretti who, lured by promises of security, begin their lives in Western Australia's harsh and unforgiving outback, only to face a tragic turning point due to the continuing operations of a threatening asbestos mine despite health concerns raised to management.

As the narrative unfolds, thirty years later, the Moretti family's battle for justice emerges, intertwined with Katerina, a lawyer for the mining company, who stumbles upon shocking truths about her own lineage that shake her loyalties to the core. Through a tapestry of interconnected lives, Douglas weaves a narrative that captures not just the immigrant experience but also the emotional turmoil of individuals confronting their pasts. With themes of justice, family, and moral responsibility, 'The Air That We Breathe' will leave you reflecting on the human cost of neglect long after the turning of the final page.

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Bind: paperback
Author: Kara Douglas
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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