One Glance Into The Sky Changed Her World-Forever Growing up during the Depression is hard enough without the added problems of betrayal, abuse, addiction, and the difficulties of a dysfunctional family. One evening at her grandparents' house, Rose Evans makes a wish on a shooting star. What follows is a spectacular event that instills within her an unshakable belief in the power of the stars. From her life in Pittsburgh as a small child to her journey to Detroit as a young woman, Rose faces many obstacles. As she seeks to find the life she has always dreamed about, Rose realizes that if you believe in yourself, it is possible for dreams to come true.