Born Under a Lucky Moon

I wanted to become a part of this wonderfully crazy family. With all the twists and turns this is truly a journey you wont soon forget! It is a book that you will pick up and not put down until you have exhaled your last laugh, and cried your eyes dry.

Fun to read about my home town!

It was a fast read and I enjoyed the characters.

Born Under a Lucky Moon made me laugh, made me cry; made me happy, made me sad. Totally awesome! Highly, highly recommended.

Great summer read.

Jeannie Thompsons life has never been boring. Her family is filled with colorful, and often embarrassing, relatives who seem to be the victims of some of the oddest things; making them the talk of the little Michigan town where they live. It is 2006, and Jeannies longtime boyfriend is thinking of taking their relationship to the next level. Shes not sure they should rock the boat. Not only are they both busy in the entertainment industry, she knows how other boyfriends have felt about her less than normal family, and shes not sure Aidan will be any better. As Jeannies past and present collide, she must reconsider her life growing up near the Great Lakes of Michigan, and the career she carved out that has alienated her from her family. Debut author Dana Precious pulls together a stellar plot, quirky characters, the love/hate relationship we can have with our family/stomping grounds, and a romance to come up with a major winner. I loved everything about this book. Once I started it, I couldnt put it down. I read it in one day. Born Under A Lucky Moon is filled with laughs and tears, unexpected twists, family, and down home charm. Its about the Thompson family, but it could be about any family. Born Under A Lucky Moon is the perfect book to choose if you want a great read that is funny, yet moving.

This was one of those books that I couldnt stop reading. Its one of those rare occasions when you discover a brand new author and you pick up their book and you fall instantly in love. Yes this was that such book. I started reading it during my lunch break at work and I did not want to put it down. Yes, I was even contemplating reading the book while I was working but alas I dont want to get fired so sadly the book had to be put away until I got back home. As soon as I did get home, I savored the rest of the story like a fine wine or some good cheese. Seriously, this is one of the best stories that Ive read this year. I love sister stories and this book is full of them. There are four sisters (and 1 brother) in the Thompson family. Jeannie is telling the story of the summer of 1986 where everything that could possibly go wrong and crazy for her family does. There is so much hilarity in the story and so much going on that it could have possibly gone awry. But Precious weaves everything perfectly together. I cant believe how much could happen with one family but it did. From surprise weddings, gas leaks, a sexually charged priest and everything in between. That summer was one to remember. And remember Jeannie does as she reminiscences about it in 2006 to the man that shes in love with but afraid to fully commit. 20 years later, she finds herself working in Hollywood and beings super stressed about her job. She is also hiding her family from her boyfriend because she doesnt want to lose him the way she did her ex-husband on account of them. Reading about the background scenes of the movie scene was fascinating. Its not all glitz and glamour to get those big budget movies out there. Its a frantic world and even when you give 200%, it still wont be enough. I can understand being embarrassed or even a bit ashamed of your family. It happens to almost anyone. Jeannies family didnt seem all that bad to me (ok except for her dads mom, yes she was very touched). In fact, they seem like a family that loves each other and truly cares about each other throughout the years. I loved reading their story and all their adventures. I think that anyone who comes from a family with multiple siblings will really enjoy this story. Theres so much emotion, realism and honesty in this book. This is honestly one of the best debut books that Ive read and I cannot wait to read more from Dana Precious. A great read to enjoy during the upcoming summer break. HIGHLY recommended.

Im in love with North Muskegon Michigan, and Ive never even been there. Reading this book makes the place seem like the coolest little lakeside town ever. The way this author weaves the fabric of life there is masterful. With the touch of a true Michigander, she plants us in the world of the solid midwestern citizen--the kind whose deadpan fortitude provides hilarious contrast to the main character, Jeannie, and her close but craziness-prone family.You can smell the damp, hot summer air and feel worn wood of the dock beneath your feet as you read about Jeannies summer at the shore back at home with her family, who are both her biggest problem and her greatest asset. The antics that surround them are so appallingly entertaining, they remind us to appreciate family life for all its ridiculous and beautiful imperfections. Worth the read for the Grandma scene alone.

This is the only book, out of the thousands my wife has read, where I can recall her laughing so hard that tears were streaming down her face. There were also numerous Awww moments as well. So the premise: The (mostly) true story of a precocious small town girl (the youngest of five kids) who makes it big as a Hollywood ad exec but cant seem to escape the wondrously destructive vortex that her family keeps dragging her into. The story is told as a series of flashbacks in which she very patiently explains to her would-be fiance why he might want to reconsider his offer. Both the present day scenes in which she deals with over-pampered starlets agents, studio, heads and directors as well as the flashback scenes in which she deals with the decidedly by the bootstrap to a fault family members and townies are wonderfully revealing and expertly told. At first I found myself along for the ride with the first person voice that was disarmingly neutral. However, as the book progressed I found myself falling head over heals for the character and her seemingly impossible situations. In short this was an amazing read. Strong recommend to buy (guys, this is the one you get for your girlfriend/wife). Dani

Some of the things the characters do irritate me (they are too forgiving in my opinion, like when they do nothing about a neighbor who is a Peeping Tom) and you wish many of the characters would come to their senses. None of these irritations bothered me enough to make me dislike the book, though, and its probably because you know, eventually, that they will figure it out. I appreciate that the author was able to create a romance without writing in sex scenes. Im not a prude, but in general sex scenes in books make me cringe. The author also knows a lot about her settings and her main characters career because they are her own. Overall, this was a sweet story with likeable and relatable people. I was reminded of my own family several times and the book had a very satisfying ending, so I found it quite enjoyable. This is a solid book; I will recommend it to family and friends.