I've read several books by Marisa and Giancarlo—some for children, others more technical, some deeply autobiographical, others fiction. I chose to review this one partly because eagles appear in the title and have always fascinated me, and partly because in its brevity and graceful lightness I found countless insights and guiding principles that are valuable for everyone, not just those dealing with disability.
The book grew out of a "parent school" for families of children with disabilities, led by Marisa and her husband Giancarlo. But in the telling—as I imagine in the live meetings themselves—real stories emerge. Given the profound disabilities of those involved, readers find themselves thinking: "Then I can do this too. I must." In these pages we discover "the finest example of what human community should be... when at last diversity, suffering, loneliness, isolation... are no longer swept under the rug of busyness or indifference, but have full citizenship, brightness, and life..."
The book can be requested from the "Volare Alto" association — www.volarealto.net
E. D. R., 2010