The characters of Figli di una… Shamandura [Children of a… Shamandura], a cult book among divers and Red Sea regular visitors, meet again in Sharm-el-Sheikh ten years later. They have to scatter the ashes of their friend Tom in his favourite diving spot, even though nobody knows where that is. They try to discover it by sailing aboard a caïque, but while travelling and diving, living adventures and dramatic turns of events, they realize how little they know about one another and what they have become – and how they know even less about Tom. Consequently, they end up sailing not only through clear waters, but also through the complexities of their lives.
What was supposed to be a simple tribute to a friend turns into an existential adventure. An emotional journey begins, where past and present come together in the clear waters of the Red Sea. The group buried secrets and unexpected revelations surface from the depths like corals, as the characters face their worst fears and unspoken desires. Through difficult decisions and moments of pure marine magic, they discover that, even in the most hopeless situations, friendship can still be the most powerful anchor.
Claudio Di Manao is a diving guide and instructor, as well as the author of Figli di una Shamandura and Cani salati nel profondo blu. He worked for the Italian Language Swiss TV and Radio, Alert Diver, ScubaPortal, ScubaZone, Nereus, Corriere del Ticino and ImperialEcoWatch. Cuore di reef, his original radio programme, was shortlisted for the Prix Italia – Ifad – Copeam Special Prize 2023 and received Special Mention.
Pub date: June 2025
Length: pp. 192
Ticino 7
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