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Leland Vittert Shares 'Born Lucky' Book Lessons and Inspiring Encounters

NewsNationDecember 5, 20253 min1,558 views
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Unexpected Encounters on the Road

  • 🚌 Leland Vittert recounts a journey on a worn-out rental car shuttle bus after a drive to the St. Louis airport.
  • πŸ’¬ A conversation with the bus driver, Anthony, revealed he recognized Vittert from television appearances promoting his book, "Born Lucky."

The Impact of 'Born Lucky'

  • πŸ“– Vittert shared that his book, "Born Lucky," details his diagnosis with autism at age 8 and his father's decision to quit his job to become his sole companion and support.
  • 🌟 The driver, Anthony, expressed deep admiration for Vittert's father, calling him an inspiration and embodying what America is all about.
  • 🀝 Anthony shared that he did not have a father figure in his life and emphasized the importance of fathers being like Vittert's dad.

The Purpose Behind the Book

  • πŸ’‘ Vittert stated that the entire reason for writing "Born Lucky" was to provide hope to struggling families.
  • πŸ’– He also aimed to celebrate fathers like his own and individuals like Anthony, who are inspired by such stories.
  • 🎁 "Born Lucky" is currently available on Amazon with a 25% Black Friday discount, and can also be found at bornlucky.com.
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