The patterns are symbolic of the variety of human experience and putting the pieces of those experiences back together again. We are all different and respond differently to our own and historic family traumas, our healing processes are also unique.
The eagle broken from its shackles is symbolic of past oppression and the opportunity for freedom & healing. It is a noble bird and beautiful symbol for conquering struggle.
The cover deliberately avoids stereotype images of specific cultures to address the universal themes of pain, hope and healing in any culture.
Orange is a colour symbol for happiness and hope.