The story drops into Frank's sad and difficult childhood - a childhood that was not his, but the byproduct of his mother’s whims. Constantly on the move and frequently hungry and homeless, doing without was the norm. Along his journey, glimmers of kindness from strangers were extended from communities he landed in - a meal or shelter when there was neither in sight. Each of these moments of generosity laid the path for Frank to walk and to choose a life of giving - to his country and then ...

Wishes Won't Wash Dishes is a loosely autobiographical book about the childhood of Make·A·Wish founder Frank Shankwitz who often day-dreamed about his future despite the pleas of his mother to finish washing the family's dishes.

A fun coloring book version of Wishes Won't Wash Dishes is a loosely autobiographical book about the childhood of Make·A·Wish founder Frank Shankwitz who often day-dreamed about his future despite the pleas of his mother to finish washing the family's dishes.