How to Win a Million Dollars and BEEP Glitter!: A Mostly True Misadventure - Couverture souple

Stoffel, Luke

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ISBN 13 : 9798991798716

Editeur : Cinderly, LLC, 2025

Synopsis

2026 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Book Award Winner
"An exuberant life story written with humor, panache, and heart." — Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: Get it!)

This Ferris Bueller fever dream is part confessional, part caper—told through the eyes of a kid who believed every lie Ronald Reagan ever sold him. From cereal box sweepstakes to backyard get-rich-quick schemes, our antihero chases a million dollars with the charm of a rogue and the morals of a raccoon.

"Personally," he admits, "I've found I'm more prosperous when I lie, cheat, and steal." You see, we've all been caught up in that chase: more money, more status, more validation. And I'm no different…

"But he is different, because he dared live an unlikely life in a society that punishes those who try it." — Publishers Weekly

In the end, one question remains:
In a game rigged for the rich, can you beat the system—or will it beat you?

Early Critical Acclaim:
"The combination of memoir with a perceptive judgment of America’s often-empty vision of success is powerful.” — Publisher’s Weekly / BookLife Prize Score: 9.5 out of 10

"This is a raucously funny book, with raffish prose full of self-deprecating humor regarding the distance between exalted pretensions and awkward reality... The result is a luminous tribute to the inestimable value of not quite getting what you want." — Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: Get it!)

“Readers who may have thought Catcher in the Rye and other coming-of-age stories held wry humor along with insights will find these classics must take a step back for contemporary authors such as Luke Stoffel.” — Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's Choice)

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Content Notice: This story also delves into bullying, learning disabilities, LGBTQ+ relationships, illness, and the role of AI in creativity—handled with humor, honesty, and a lot of heart.

This novel is based on real-life events. However, some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. The story has been only lightly fictionalized for this purpose.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Luke Stoffel (b. 1978) is an award-winning artist and writer whose work explores spirituality through a vibrant, pop-fantasy lens. Recognized as one of NYC's top LGBTQ+ artists by GLAAD, his art has graced iconic venues such as the Art Directors Club, the historic Prince George Ballroom, and the gallery at New World Stages. His work has also been featured in media, including hit reality shows on Bravo, The New York Times, Huffington Post, and Hawaiian Airlines Magazine.Stoffel's extensive travels-spanning over 40 countries-are woven into his creative work, offering audiences a glimpse into the world's rich religious and cultural tapestries. His first novel, How to Win a Million Dollars, is a reflection of this journey, infused with humor, resilience, and deeply personal insights.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cinderly, LLC
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798991798716
• Reliure: Tapa blanda
• Nombre de pages: 266
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.es/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg