Book excerpt: The book "GRANDFATHER LIAM A CASA AZZURRA" opens to the reader a world very close to American, Italian and civilized families, namely the one relating to Rest Homes for so-called SELF-SUFFICIENT people, but who often use a walking trolley to move around. There are aspects of daily life, friendships and relationships between them and with the Sisters who manage Casa Azzurra, as well as with doctors, civil workers and their families. In fact, the latter with their affection and their visits are fundamental for their physical and mental health, on a par with medical therapies and good material, physical and spiritual assistance. It reflects the American, Italian and other nations of the world society because the people hosted are mostly women, who live longer than men, but foreigners such as NONNO LIAM are also starting to be present, a sign that Italian society is increasingly international and multiracial.