Falling into Place

I had the pleasure to read Rita Ippoliti's book Falling Into Place. It was a perfect way to spend a very cold Chicago day.

She takes you on every skydive with her, you can hear the wind, smell the jet fuel and you find yourself cheering her on. It describes one womans struggle to master this sport we all love. It also touches on all the reasons we jump.

Rita describes how she changed because of skydiving and how it has affected other areas of her life. It is worth getting and reading, it will remind you of all your student jumps, and just might make you look at the new jumpers in a different light.

Great job Rita. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

- Karen, aka UnclBennie

"Falling into Place, is the story of how her adventure, her unrelenting desire to become a skydiver went from dream to reality. She tried every possible way to become a skydiver, some ways she tried more than once. When it looked like all avenues were exhausted and nothing new she could try, she managed to do the dance, even though in her own opinion she had three left feet. She gave determination new definition.

Descriptions of some events had me thinking it wasn't Rita doing the writing. 'vestiges of abdominal distress' just didn't sound like something Rita girl would say. 'Who farted,' was more likely.

She shares her fears, and the feeling she experiences as each are put to rest.

'In that instant I know I have achieved a milestone. I have surmounted the hurdle that's been standing in my way all these years...'

I found her arrangement of alpha-bits quite an enjoyable read. The last two pages were ... uhh ... well said girl. I wish I could write that well."

- James, aka SkyJames

"A story of courage and the power of the human spirit, Falling into Place portrays Rita Ippoliti's journey in the sport of skydiving. Often humorous, sometimes tragic, it's a story that will appeal to the heart of both jumpers and non-jumpers alike."

- Dan Poynter, Author of The Skydivers Handbook and The Self-Publishing Manual

"Rita aspired to the skies. Trained in every skydiving program available, she wasn't the best student . . . nor the worst . . . but if her ability matched her heart, she would be a world champion. To those of us who know her, she is just that . . . a champion."

- Jim Bozarth, Jumpmaster and Member of the famous Flying Elvises Skydiving Team

"Rita is one of us and this book is inspirational in how she endures her tribulations, because.......she wanted nothing more in her life at that time.........than to be one of us.

Her story is compelling, and not only am I touched by her perseverance, but I'm happy for her that she has a god given talent to express her thoughts in a way that most of us can't. She may never be half as good a skydiver as most of us, but then, she is by far......a better author than any of us.

She conquered the challenge of becoming a skydiver, and now she has conquered the challenge of becoming a published author."

- Mike O'Mara, aka Mr. MOM