{"product_id":"the-lucky-ride-a-novel-full-of-opportunity-9780063376243","title":"The Lucky Ride: A Novel Full of Opportunity","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombining the whimsy and possibility of \u003cem\u003eThe Midnight Library\u003c\/em\u003e with the mystery and revelatory power of \u003cem\u003eThe Secret\u003c\/em\u003e, Come along for the ride of a lifetime in this heartwarming Japanese bestseller, a story about recognizing opportunities, embracing happiness, and discovering what true fulfillment looks like.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat if a single journey could change everything for you? What if it could lead you to new possibilities, help you reconnect with loved ones, or bring peace to your past?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this charming story, the unluckiest man in Japan is given a chance to flip his fortunes when a mysterious driver appears, offering him the opportunity to seize a new path. Life's setbacks can often feel overwhelming, but in The Lucky Ride, you'll embark on a journey of self-growth that shows us that luck isn't something you're born with--it's a result of the choices you make and the positive energy you bring into the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet off on this heartwarming adventure and discover that luck isn't a random gift--it's something you build over time, a treasure that can be passed down through the generations. Yasushi Kitagawa's uplifting and compassionate parable will inspire you to find joy in every moment, recognize the blessings in your life, and understand that by living each day with a good spirit, you're crafting your own luck, one ride at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTranslated from the Japanese by Takami Nieda\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKitagawa, Yasushi:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYasushi Kitagawa\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Tokyo and raised in Saijo City in Ehime Prefecture. He graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University and in 1998 founded a tutoring school in Yokohama called so-mei. He began his writing career in 2005, and his unusual worldview is admired by many people. Many of his works have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese. \u003cem\u003eThe Lucky Ride\u003c\/em\u003e is his first novel in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNieda, Takami:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTakami Nieda\u003c\/strong\u003e translates from Japanese into English and has received numerous residencies and grants in support of her translations, including the PEN\/Heim Translation Fund. Her translations of \u003cem\u003eGo\u003c\/em\u003e by Kazuki Kaneshiro and \u003cem\u003eThe Color of the Sky Is the Shape of the Heart\u003c\/em\u003e by Chesil were awarded the Freeman Book Award for YA Literature. She teaches writing and translation at Seattle Central College.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635543048466,"sku":"9780063376243","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6227a444-74c8-45e4-9af1-a2426df46730.jpg?v=1759241954","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-lucky-ride-a-novel-full-of-opportunity-9780063376243","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}