The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life: How the Most Inspirational Movie of All Time Still Inspires the Spirit

By Jimmy Hawkins

Personal Insight and Inspiration on the beloved classic from one of the last remaining cast members.

As a young boy, Jimmy Hawkins had the privilege to play Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reeds' youngest son Tommy Bailey, in the Frank Capra holiday classic, IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Now he's telling the rest of the story and giving insight into what made this beloved holiday movie so special. This keepsake book highlights the lessons Jimmy learned not only from the movie itself but also from his long relationships thereafter with Capra, Stewart, and Reed.Through these personal relationships, he provides a clearer understanding of what these artists brought to the scripted pages and why.

With never before seen photographs and copies of the script itself, you'll discover scene by scene why we are still so motivated and stimulated by their examples. What makes us so emotionally moved by this life-changing film?

A perfect gift and family souvenir for generations to come, The Heart of It's a Wonderful Life reminds us anew that one person truly can and does make a difference.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1400255104
• ISBN13: 9781400255108
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Harper Horizon
• Length: 204 Pages