L’infermiera del respiro
Acknowledgments
Behind every book there are nights, patience, and people who stay.
This space is for them.
“The Breath Nurse” was not born in an office, but amidst shifts, weary evenings, and weekends stolen from rest. Behind every page are people who waited, supported, distracted, and made space — often without being asked.
This page is our way of saying thank you.
Alessandra
To my parents and my family.
To Sam, our beloved little dog.
To Stefania, Donatella, Viviana, and Emilia, who with affection, presence, and patience accompanied the birth of this book.
Emilia
To Andrea, because writing this book was my way of keeping his memory alive.
To Giada, for her precious support in the composition of this book. With sensitivity, attention, and editorial care, she accompanied these pages, helping them find their most authentic form.
Alessandra and Emilia
Thanks to those who filled the coffee cups,
to those who waited without asking questions,
to those who read the first lines and said: continue.