Books - Mario Melazzini

Mario Melazzini talks about his disease and his desire to live: his books are an invitation to overcome the barriers imposed by disability. It’s something about hope, awareness and the importance of growing day by day, without taking anything for granted.

Lo sguardo e la speranza.

The fight of Mario Melazzini against ALS told with a solid and transparent style. Necessary and imposed silences, internal and external struggles, reflections on the meaning of life: a path to discover what is ALS and what the disease means.

Daniele che avrà 20 anni nel 2020.

Co-written with Emma Neri, the book collects stories, testimonies and interventions on disabilities. The text takes shape from the battles of Mario Melazzini against ALS and his struggle to lead the Lombard Region to develop a ten-years Action Plan for disabilities.

Io sono qui.

In a special dvd edition, the book is about Mario Melazzini struggling against his disease. A challenge to deal with day by day, facing bravely the difficulties, without ever losing his will to live.

Ma che cosa ho di diverso?

Mario Melazzini reflects in this book on “health/ill” dualism. Right to die or freedom to live? Euthanasia or therapeutic obstinacy? Self-determination or alliance?

Un medico, un malato, un uomo.

Mario Melazzini was diagnosed with ALS in 2003. In this book He describes how He reacted and his ability to recover from depression to start living again with a greater intensity.