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Lottery

By: Patricia Wood
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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Publisher's summary

Perry's IQ is only 76, but he's not stupid. His grandmother taught him everything he needs to know to survive: she taught him to write things down so he won't forget them. She taught him to play the lottery every week. And, most important, she taught him whom to trust.

When Gram dies, Perry is left orphaned and bereft at the age of 31. Then his weekly Washington State Lottery ticket wins him 12 million dollars, and he finds he has more family than he knows what to do with.

Peopled with characters both wicked and heroic, Lottery is a deeply satisfying, gorgeously rendered novel about trust, loyalty, and what distinguishes us as capable.

©2007 Patricia Wood (P)2007 Penguin Audio, a member of Penguin Group (USA), Inc. and Books on Tape. All rights reserved.

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"Wood's light humor and likable narrator...have mass appeal." ( Publishers Weekly)

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fun story

I loved the narration and the quirky story about a young man who has mild mental retardation- the author captures the nuances of the disability and how others interact with him: family and friends. I found myself rooting for him, and in the end he's happy. I like happy endings.

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Nice read

Wonderful, inspirational, engaging. My teenage son also listened and loved it.

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A Very Special Book

This was such an entertaining and unique read. I kept passing on excerpts to my husband as I listened. The story, character descriptions and messages have stuck me now for quite awhile. I highly recommend this little-known book. You will be glad you experienced it and I think you'll pass it along too. Special credit given to the narrator who made me like him as much as the story.

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Narrator did a wonderful job!

really enjoyed this book, which is a sweet story and makes you think about life and what's important. likable characters, and the narrator did a great job. I read part of this in a physical book from the library and listened to part an audible, and felt like the audible version was even better, due to the narrator's voices and timing. well done!

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Great book!

I don't often write reviews but I wanted to write one for this book. I loved it!! It made me laugh and cry and I can't say that for too many audiobooks. Definitely worth it!

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Wonderful story

As sweet as Forrest Gump, with all the right human qualities- loved this story start to finish-

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What a great story!

This story was so sweet. The characters were so loveable. The narrator was perfect.

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Uplifting

This is a truly heart-warming story. There is as much wisdom about human nature in this book as in any I've read.
Paul Michael's narration was, as always, astonishing. He took a diamond and turned into a precision cut, fiery jewel.

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winner winner chicken dinner..

GReat story.. i really enjoyed this book.. i especially liked how the main character had a mind of his own and thanks to all that money he got to finally make it up.. good listen. great narrator. i give it two 2 dollar scratch offs.

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♡Forest Gump with Different Names and Setting♡

This novel was LIKE a clever well-written retelling of "Forest Gump" with different names, setting, and timeline. I enjoyed every minute of it. Caution- It is a bit "slow" for the first few chapters, but it is meant to be that way. I couldn't help but think of the characters in Forest Gump while reading this. "Lottery" has the same heart as the movie "Forest Gump". ( I have seen the movie many times but have never read the book. )

I found this book suggestion in a list for top summer/beach reads of all time. It was exactly what I was looking for my vacation.

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