Miss Ella, a blind woman from war-torn Liberia-extends Talitha and her sons an invitation that could lead to safe haven-if Buddy doesn't find them first. Rise on Eagle's Wings is the hopeful story of a young mother's tenacity, the ever-changing definition of family, and the redemptive power of community. Set in America's Heartland during the final decade of the twentieth century, contemporary voices intertwine with those of a pre-internet generation.