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Can you imagine winning the Jackpot or Lottery, and what you would do with the winnings? I can certainly imagine if this dream for me came true! Elyssa Friedland, the Author of “Jackpot Summer” has certainly written a “WINNER” , a captivating and enjoyable novel. The Genres for this novel are Contemporary Adult Fiction, Family Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Romance, and Fiction. In this well-written novel, the author enchants us and vividly describes the world of new wealth through a winning jackpot family of different generations. The author describes her colorful and dramatic characters as complex, complicated, quirky, dysfunctional and some that we can relate to.
The four Jacobson adult siblings have been brought up to respect what working hard for money is, and the value of a dollar. The Grandfather, Leo especially stresses that one should work hard and respect money. When three of the four siblings win the Lottery, dramatic chances seem to be on the horizon. Every summer the Jacobson families meet at the New Jersey shore, where Leo’s is selling his home to head for Florida, after his wife passed away. This is the last summer that the Jacobsons will be together at the shore. As they clean out the house, they notice items that remind them of special memories. One of the brothers and his family are already well-to do, and it is questionable if they contributed to the winning ticket. The younger children seem to be dazzled by the money. Is being extremely wealthy the answer and solution or problem in one’s life?
In this witty and thought-provoking novel, Elyssa Friedland discusses the importance of family, friends, community, love and hope. I highly recommend this memorable novel to others.
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