Born in Italy during World War II, Salvatore Forcina was a young boy who
survived all odds by living through his young childhood without any real
or proper shelter. Like many Italians during this time, a month after
turning eight years old his parents followed this migration to
Argentina, a developing country at the time rich with natural resources
and hope for a more stable life. Sent away to live with Redemptorist
priests for seven long years as the only available option to study, this
young boy struggled emotionally and psychologically with no social
outlets and little emotional development. Salvatore's dream to study
medicine and help people propelled him to carry on and continue his
education, eventually being educated and living on three different
continents, each with a new language to learn and master. Despite his
meager beginnings which provided no social and little educational
opportunity and despite the many years and setbacks it took him to
accomplish this, his goal was ultimately accomplished because of his
sheer determination. This true-life story is motivating, uplifting and
based on what genuine love of family can provide to someone.
