
by Skip Johnson
Conduct of LifeAdded on March 16, 2026
MAXY AWARDS "BOOK OF THE YEAR"A jackpot winner trapped by the lottery curse.A young journalist desperate to rebuild her ruined career.An extraordinary train ride neither of them will ever forget.$250 million dollars . . .That’s what Phillip Westford received after winning the largest lottery in history.But little did he know, the sudden wealth would soon cost him everything he held dear, leaving his once perfect life now in shambles.Then on one crisp fall day in a New York City park, the despondent lottery champion meets an old, kind, mysterious Irishman named Patrick O’Rourke, who freely offers a way to healing, and a new life . . .That is, if Phillip is willing to undertake a trek around the globe to find three wise mentors that hold the keys to the happiness he is frantically searching for.Traveling on a train through Ireland, Phillip meets the brash and talented young reporter Juliette McKelvey, and he shares with her the inspirational tale of his empowering spiritual trek to find peace . . .A tale with secrets and wisdom Juliette soon realizes she desperately needs in her own life . . .Join Phillip, Juliette, and a host of “guardian angels” on a transformative journey through the magnificent countryside of Ireland—and across the world.It’s a ride to happiness . . . you’ll wish would never end.
An inspirationI think this was an excellent book. It gets people to think about what is important in life and how to lead a life that matters. In the end it is what you do in life and how you interact with others that matters. It is not about material stuff. I have recently read all of Skip Johnson's books and have enjoyed them all. They are thought provoking.
A great read!I read this book in one sitting. I could not put it down, held my interest to the very end. I was sad at the last page. I recommend this to anyone who needs to be inspired.
I received this book as an Advance Reader Copy in exchange for my honest review. This is my honest review. Several reviewers mentioned that they couldn’t put the book down. I get that. I had to force myself to take a break now and then just to absorb what I had read. I know that I will want to read this book again, more than once.The Lottery Winner’s Greatest Train Ride is the first book I have read by Skip Johnson. It will not be the last. The tale that Phillip tells Juliette shows that great w

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