"The red thread running through the stories told in this book by parents of autistic children is the courage not to surrender to adversity. Adversity that comes from fate, which has brought into their family a subtle or devastating disorder and often - unfortunately - also that of the ignorance and incapacity of those who, by institutional duty, should help them.
The profound dignity that shines through these pages will be a comfort to people living in similar situations and an invitation to value their role and resources", (from the cover).
We recommend it not only to those who live directly near people with autism, but also to doctors, educators, priests, and friends because, beyond a certain drama, this text is full of useful and precious information for a correct and fruitful approach with these people.
- Mariangela Bertolini, 2003