The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron is most definitely a book to be remembered. Lucky is the name of the girl in the book that must overcome a difficult start in life. Lucky's mother was tragically killed when she touched a downed powerline. Her father also abandoned her at an early age. Lucky lives with a guardian named Brigitte in a trailer home set in a small community. They strive off of government surplus food and the checks that are occasionally sent by her father. Lucky often wonders how she can find her Higher Power. She follows her vibrant personality and dreams to engage on a journey through life to find the inner self she always knew she was. I've never read a book by Susan Patron before, therefore have no others to compare it to. The closest thing I can relate this book to is Ramona Quimby. Although Lucky's character is more thrown into the not so pleasant realities of life than Ramona. Very interesting book and recommendation to those people that have overcome hard times.
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