I Just Wanted to Save My Family

I Just Wanted to Save My Family is a poignant memoir by Stephan Pelissier, who faced unjust charges for assisting his relatives fleeing the Syrian civil war. When he traveled to Greece to help his in-laws, he was falsely accused of human smuggling and threatened with imprisonment, leading to a harrowing struggle for his innocence. This narrative not only highlights the plight of displaced individuals but also critiques the cold bureaucracies that influence their lives.