Introduction

This novel returns the reader to the exotic world of the indomitable, spirited Lucky, whose global adventures in the international bestseller Lucky Everyday captivated audiences around the world. Three years ago, Lucky Boyle found solace as an unconventional yoga instructor after a bizarre turn of events landed her in New York as a single mom. Lucky is back, feeling grounded in her new life, until fate throws her a blow and an unexpected duo turns her life into a tailspin. From this moment, Lucky unknowingly steps into the secret and dangerous world of corrupt politics, forcing her to take another voyage across continents. Willthis journey destroy the faith in humanity she’s worked so hard to achieve? Or will her resilient spirit bring her closer to understanding the delicate balance between love and life? It’s up to Lucky to trust her intuition and cleverly navigate the intricate web that connects a mysterious Buddhist monk, a computer savant and an elusive Tibetan doctor. Through a series of puzzling encounters, Lucky must uncover who is hiding the most damaging secret before the authorities begin to suspect her. “A fully imagined, flawed but endearing character” —Publishers’ Weekly on Lucky (Lucky Everyday) “A very entertaining plot with true-to-life experiences, and vivid characters” —Antonio Gomes, MD., Author of “The Sting of Peppercorns and Mirrored Reflections” “Masterfully woven together, with unexpected twists and turns and great insights on human interactions” —Kurt Ramin, MBA, CPA/CFE, published author internationally recognized. Germany “A must-read for all ages with true reflections on human nature, bringing characters to life in a wonderful way” —Dama Larissa Van Duser – VP Savoy Royal Foundation, New York City, NY “One of those very rare page turners“ —Raymond Lavoie, retired SVP of Medtronic, Florida “A story with a soul, a winning spirit, and a big heart! An unforgettable portrayal of characters that live with you” —Michele Mcmurray, SVP Style and Fashion industry, Montreal, Canada “Situations and people that you’ll recognize in your daily encounters” —Brian Choudhary, New York, NY

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Vaala, Finland. September 16th, 1980. 6 AM. The first heavy snow blanketed the woods, smothering shrubs and bending branches on the evergreens, turning the ground into a pillow-soft, featureless blur. It fell hard all night, just as the weatherman predicted, and it was still showering in light little balls of hard powder at dawn. The boy tumbled out of bed at the creak of the door of the old, cast iron Jotul stove. In the unseen dark downstairs, his father stuffed a log into the coals, the door creaked and closed and the latch snapped shut. The little loft grew hazy with wood smoke. The boy hurriedly pulled on his long johns and wool trousers, a flannel shirt, scarf, parka, gloves, knit cap and laced up his boots. His father waited silently by the front door, a rifle cradled in his left arm. With his other hand he held out a rifle to the boy. The boy silently took it and rubbed the long, smooth barrel with his gloved hand. The metal gleamed dully in the dim light. The rifle had been lovingly cleaned the night before, swabbed and oiled and inspected. The scope mounted and dialed in. The boy checked the magazine as he had been taught, and secured the safety, then slung the gun over his shoulder and followed his father into the half-light of dawn. Outside, they trod a path so familiar they could walk it without a mis-step even under a six-inch blanket of snow. The path led into the woods, climbing a steep rise and then following a curving ridge line until it ended abruptly at the bluff overlooking a creek and a meadow and the endless wilds of Finland that ran in unbroken undulations from Vaala, on Lake Oulujarvi, until far beyond the Arctic Circle, the trees growing smaller and smaller as one travelled north, until there was just stunted, windswept brush and shrub, and finally just tundra. Along the way they munched on butter sandwiches and salted boiled eggs. At the top of the ridge they grew quiet, moving stealthily. They crawled the final meters to the lip of the bluff. The boy tried to still his heartbeat and his breath, breathing out of his mouth and down into the snow so that he would not raise a telltale cloud of steam. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

1) The novel centers on the ‘ice mushroom’ used in the East as a cure. Today this is gaining popularity. Do we need to re-examine ancient medicines and should government research be carried out on alternative medicines for prevention and cures?

2) Computers today are considered to be breeding anti socialism individuals like Colette. What can be done to counter this if true and what will be the future of Generation Y?

3) In the novel Shanti tells Lucky, “Things happen for a reason, and the universe doesn’t owe us explanations.” Do you believe in Karma and feel it is Lucky’s Karma to go through what she has to face?

4) The question of violence versus non violence is age old and introduced when Lucky asks Usko the Buddhist monk, “Why did the soldier lay down his gun?” Can non-violence overcome violence and can the human mind throw away conscience?

5) The ending is unexpected and unique. Do you think Lucky took the right approach to save herself? How else could she have ‘won’ over Coleman?

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