When You Wished Upon A Star "The Evolution of Anna Nicole Smith"

I have read all the books written on Anna Nicole so far, and this book is by far the best of them. It is full of unknown facts, great pictures and is a real page turner. Melissa Byrnum, doesnt sugar coat her role in Anna's life or her behavour in it. It is a good read, from someone who you can tell, cared very much about her, and knew her well.

If you truly want to know part of the "whole story" behind Vickie Lynn, aka Anna Nicole Smith you should definitely read this book. I, like many, never really followed Anna Nicole until all this tragedy happened. Missy does not sugar-coat anything, and to have put herself out there herself to me says a lot. She has allowed us into a world and life that many of us would have never been able to see or understand. While at times this book may not seem "pretty" it is who Vickie Lynn was and it allows you to better understand what she had become, let's face it sometimes life just isn't pretty. This book also gives you a glimpse into the world that her son Daniel was thrust into. I am also grateful for the fact that she has spoken about Vickie Lynn's mother, I truly believe that Vickie Lynn would have wanted the "real truth" to come out and who better to tell it than someone who at one time was her closest friend and confident. Thank you Missy for writing this book.

This book absolutely sings with TRUTH- unlike any of the other books I have read on Anna Nicole. Any one who cares about reading the "real deal" will enjoy this book immensely! Kathy Lewis

I was an Anna Nicole fan. I remember the first time I saw her reality series and thinking "who the heck is that". I have followed her ever since right up to her tragic end and that of her beloved son. The "Note to Nicki" at the beginning made me cry and I knew I would not be able to put the book down until I finished reading it. It was refreshing to read a true account of Anna Nicole's early years and without the sensationalism found in earlier books by people that really did not know her. Melissa Byrum's account of her several years long relationship as a best friend of Anna Nicole fills in the blanks about the true story of a middle class all American gal that hit the big time and how she came get there. It also clears up some misconceptions about her relationship with her mother which has been distorted by unreliable news coverage. Two thumbs up for this book!

I confess, I never kept up with Anna Nicole until her suspicious death in Feb. 2007. Since that time, there have been so many stories spun that it's hard to tell fact from fiction. Missy's book makes it easy...it's rings with the truth about Anna's young adulthood. If you're looking for juicy stories and naming of names, go buy the National Enquirer. Missy holds nothing back, but she doesn't sensationalize....the truth comes shining through amid your tears and laughter. This is not the story of Anna Nicole Smith, but the story of Vickie Smith, aka, Nikki, who became Missy's friend. It's the story of a beautiful young woman whose dreams led her into a lifestyle that changed her from Nikki to Anna. This book reveals the truth about Anna's relationship with her mother, and her special friendship with Missy. I couldn't put the book down, and I recommend it to anyone who prefers biographical truth over embellished stories.