An inspirational memoir that will feed your soul.
When I Wished upon a Star: From Broken Homes to Mended Hearts is an unexpectedly lighthearted memoir from the multi-talented Brandon Lane Phillips. Brandon was born with a rare heart condition promising a lifetime of ongoing and often invasive medical care. The story moves around in time including his earliest days, before open-heart surgery, and an amazing granted wish that would change the course of his life. At the same time, we are treated to a rare glimpse into the life of a young Hollywood actor whose life proves that all that glitters is not gold. The actor and the child with a heart condition are on different roads but a similar journey. The account is honest and raw, sharing intimate struggles with feelings of guilt, anger, pride, addiction, and hopelessness. The role of faith and reliance on God is central to the story, weaving all the delicate threads into an impressive tapestry of several interconnected lives, each better by knowing the other.
Imagine a kid so determined to succeed that he becomes a regular on the homework hotline, eventually calling to connect with folks on the line even when he doesn’t need help! This is just snippet into the life of the intrepid aspiring Dr. Philips. Throughout the memoir, Brandon’s insights truly resonated with me. For a young person dealing with such emotional volatility, his perceptions outpaced his age by decades. The writing style is engaging and endearing, putting readers at ease and allowing a deeper level of connection. The accounts in this book exemplify the Bible proverb that says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” When I Wished upon a Star: From Broken Homes to Mended Hearts is an inspirational memoir that will feed your soul.
