Matthew Star was born to successful parents in Cincinnati, Ohio. When his parents abandoned him at the age of two weeks, a neighbor, Steve Hastings, took on the role of guardian. As Matthew grew up, he had many dreams, but he knew that, most likely, they would never come true because he suffered from a brain disorder that was killing him. But he was determined to make the most of his life. He studied hard, tutored his friends, and sang with the school stage band. His friends and classmates were always in awe of his strength, courage and determination. At the age of sixteen, Matthew's life took an unexpected turn that would test him like never before. Android tells the remarkable story of how Matthew overcame many obstacles and started down the road to a brand-new life full of hope and promise.