Utilizing true stories from his pediatric practice, Dr. Vernon L. James sheds light on “attacks” made on children that rob them of their right to reach their highest potential. Children are vulnerable to attacks from the moment of conception and throughout their lives. These attacks include flawed chromosomes or genes, infectious diseases, starvation, neglect, cancer, abuse, and a toxic environment. By increasing our knowledge, we are able to guarantee children their rights to happiness and joy, and to good health and proper medical treatment. All the “stars” in the book are real children and families from the author’s over 50 years in medicine. Their conditions are described in story fashion. “Many parents and teachers have requested that I write this book. I became emotionally involved as I recalled each child and their family. When finished, I was rewarded in knowing that I might have touched at least one person to become an advocate for a child. As a poor kid ‘raised by a village’ in North Carolina, I feel blessed knowing that I have reached out and helped many, many children during my 80-plus years.”