When nineteen-year-old Ramón León wins the Puerto Rican lottery in 1944, his believes his promise to establish the first dental and medical clinic in his village will be achievable. But a chain of catastrophic events intervenes. Inspired by a true story, Luck is Just the Beginning is not only an enchanting story of the joys and sorrows of family, but also the saga of one man’s determination to never give up on his dream. Luck is Just the Beginning was awarded A Mariposa Award for Best First Book in the 2016 International Latino Book Awards, Finalist in the category of Multicultural Fiction in the 2016 International Book Awards and was selected as Book of the Month for Las Comadres National Latino Book Club in August, 2016.
About the Author: Celeste León
Celeste León is an award winning author. Her passion for the past ten years has been writing Luck is Just the Beginning, the novel inspired by her father’s life, released by Floricanto Press (www.floricantopress.com) on November 23, 2015. Her short stories have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Celebrating People Who Make a Difference and The Preservation Foundation (www.storyhouse.org). She is a 2013 Alumna of The Squaw Valley Community of Writers. Her personal essay, Finding Home, about her travels to Puerto Rico, won first prize in the Annual Contest for High Sierra Writers of Reno, Nevada. She was named one of “Ten Latina Authors to Watch and Read” by the Latina Book Club of New York in honor of Women’s History Month in March, 2016. Ms. León is a physical therapist and lives in Truckee, CA with her family. Luck is Just the Beginning is her first novel and was selected as Book of the Month in August 2016 for Las Comadres National Latino Book Club. Visit her at www.celesteleon.com
Reviews/Quotes
“Luck is Just the Beginning announces the arrival of a gifted and intuitive writer whose heart, grace, and compassion will surely win her a devoted readership . . . León’s debut novel places her among the most exciting Latina writers working today.” --Alex Espinoza, author of Still Water Saints and the Five Acts of Diego León “Luck is Just the Beginning is sure to appeal to young readers everywhere. Set in 1940s Puerto Rico, the novel's message cuts across cultures. The decisions the main character, Ramón, has to make remind us of important decisions we all make in life. I recommend this novel highly, especially to teachers who will find it a valuable teaching tool.” --Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima, Alburquerque “Above all, it is gripping story of heartbreak, courage and self-sacrifice, of one man’s struggle to find the right path to his dream. It will take your breath away and warm your heart.” --David Sundstrand, author of Shadow of the Raven, Shadows of Death “Emotionally pitch-perfect and skillfully written, this historical novel transports the reader on an unforgettable journey to a time and place most of us have known…” -- Désirée Zamorano, author of The Amado Women
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Book Author
Celeste León
Publisher
Floricanto Press
Language
English
ISBN
978-1517716578
Pages
348
Format
Paperback
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