Once Upon A Wish
True Inspirational Stories of Make-A-Wish Children
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
3 May 2013
Summary
In the last 30 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted nearly 300,000 wishes worldwide to children battling life-threatening illnesses, shedding light on worlds darkened by disease and bringing hope to children and their families.
With a foreword by Make-A-Wish cofounder Frank Shankwitz, Once Upon A Wish shares the wishes of eight children—their stories inspiring testimonials to the resilience and strength of the human spirit. These families generously invite us into th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781937856120 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1937856127 |
| Author: | Rachelle Sparks, Frank Shankwitz |
| Publisher: | BenBella Books |
| Imprint: | BenBella Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 3 May 2013 |
| Weight: | 397g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 141mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
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”“Meeting Serena via the Make-A-Wish Foundation was an extraordinary and life-changing experience. The story behind her journey to that fateful day is a brutally honest account of bravery and determination we can all take inspiration from. I certainly have.””
—Darren Hayes, singer-songwriter
”“These inspiring stories captured by Rachelle Sparks will make your heart sing. Every child has a wish, and everyone should read this!””
—Randy Gardner, 1979 World Champion Figure Skater
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About The Author
Rachelle Sparks
Frank Shankwitz is a cofounder and first president/CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, founded in 1980. Still actively involved, he is featured as keynote speaker for fundraising events at chapters across the country and has also served as a board member for the Arizona chapter. Shankwitz has been featured in numerous media outlets, including New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer’s new book, Heroes For My Son, USA Weekend Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Glenn Beck, and in newspaper articles around the world. Shankwitz is an Air Force veteran and retired as a detective from the Arizona Department of Public Safety with more than 32 years of service.
Rachelle Sparks worked as an award-winning journalist for a daily newspaper in Prescott, Arizona, where she wrote stories about the unforgettable “wish” families who became her inspiration for writing Once Upon A Wish. She then became a freelance writer for numerous publications, including Arizona Highways magazine and the Phoenix and San Francisco editions of 944 magazine, while venturing the country to interview and capture the stories of the families featured in this book. She lives with her husband, Bobby, and their two sons, Andrew and Evan, in San Diego. This is her first book.
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