Fearless: The Story of Daphne Caruana Galizia

Daphne Caruana Galizia’s story hit the front covers of international newspapers, although she wrote for a Maltese national newspaper. Yet from her early years, she was focused upon uncovering corruption and telling the truth. When Daphne dared to expose the lies of the Maltese government and national businesses, her family, home, and ultimately her life, were threatened.

Fearless: The Story of Daphne Caruana Galizia is written and illustrated by her friend, Gattaldo. From Daphne’s early days, where she was a devoted and open-minded reader, she appears eager to learn and discover. Initially, Daphne appears inspired by Captain Salvatore Vella, a national Maltese hero, and her four times grandfather, who stood up the Emperor Napoleon’s garrison.

Daphne’s truth telling led to her drawing the ire of the authorities early on when she joined anti-government protests, Thereafter her investigative reporting exposed the corruption deep at the heart of government leaders and authorities.

Gattaldo’s storytelling is informative and direct. There is much inferred within his careful writing, and thereafter through his illustrations, which help us realise Daphne’s purpose and sense of responsibility. Colour and perspective are used to highlight meaningful moments and decisions.

Fearless: The Story of Daphne Caruana Galizia is a brave, essential and respectful book. Bookwagon charges that everyone should be made aware of this trailblazing, truth teller’s story; it is the least we can do, especially at a time when journalism is such a disparaged and undermined profession.

This book is endorsed by Amnesty International                                                          Reporters without Borders