Will was born with ten fingers, but they were bent and stiff. His parents prayed that someday he could use his hands like other children do. Will's cat, Angel, was his loving and loyal companion. Look for her on every page. The book is closely based on the childhood of the author's son, Gentry William Burke. He was born with a rare condition, arthrogryposis. Yet, using his hands in a unique way, he became a classically trained pianist.