Written by Giuseppe Catozzella and translated by Anne Milano Appel, “Don’t Tell Me You’re Afraid” is based on a remarkable true story of Samia, a Somali girl who lives for running. This unforgettable tale chronicles Samia’s journey toward the 2012 Olympic Games. As conditions in Somalia worsened, she made the migrant journey to Europe to compete, risking her life for hope of a better future.