Becoming a Big Fish is the candid, inspiring story of an artist-turned-community change-maker whose serendipitous faith walk transformed both her life and the town she came to love. When Shellie Phelps packed up her family and moved from Colorado to a dried-up little river town in Alabama, she had no idea she was stepping into a story that would change everything. Wetumpka was a town that had seen better days, with boarded storefronts, crumbling sidewalks, and fading hope. But with grit, vision, and the unexpected spotlight of a hit HGTV show, the town — and Shellie herself — discovered their hidden strength. In these pages, Shellie shares: The personal struggles that pushed her to start over. - The unlikely miracle that led her to the famous Big Fish house. - How a struggling town reignited its identity and flourished again. - Practical lessons for anyone longing to breathe new life into their community — or themselves. At once whimsical and deeply moving, Becoming a Big Fish is about embracing change, building resilience, and finding your superpower where you least expect it. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure of your next chapter, this story will remind you that even in the driest seasons, life is waiting to flow again. Discover the hope-filled journey of one woman and one small town — and be inspired to become who you were always meant to be.