The Lucky Ride, Yasushi Kitagawa
The Lucky Ride, Yasushi Kitagawa
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The Lucky Ride
A Novel Full of Opportunity

Author: Yasushi Kitagawa

Narrator: Brian Nishii

Unabridged: 4 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperOne

Published: 10/07/2025


Synopsis

Combining the whimsy and possibility of The Midnight Library with the mystery and revelatory power of The Secret, Come along for the ride of a lifetime in this heartwarming Japanese bestseller, a story about recognizing opportunities, embracing happiness, and discovering what true fulfillment looks like.What if a single journey could change everything for you? What if it could lead you to new possibilities, help you reconnect with loved ones, or bring peace to your past?In this charming story, the unluckiest man in Japan is given a chance to flip his fortunes when a mysterious driver appears, offering him the opportunity to seize a new path. Life’s setbacks can often feel overwhelming, but in The Lucky Ride, you’ll embark on a journey of self-growth that shows us that luck isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a result of the choices you make and the positive energy you bring into the world.Set off on this heartwarming adventure and discover that luck isn’t a random gift—it’s something you build over time, a treasure that can be passed down through the generations. Yasushi Kitagawa’s uplifting and compassionate parable will inspire you to find joy in every moment, recognize the blessings in your life, and understand that by living each day with a good spirit, you’re crafting your own luck, one ride at a time.Translated from the Japanese by Takami Nieda

About Yasushi Kitagawa

Yasushi Kitagawa was born in Tokyo and raised in Saijo City in Ehime Prefecture. He graduated from Tokyo Gakugei University and in 1998 founded a tutoring school in Yokohama called so-mei. He began his writing career in 2005, and his unusual worldview is admired by many people. Many of his works have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese. The Lucky Ride is his first novel in English.


Reviews

Goodreads review by The Speculative Shelf on June 07, 2025

What a lovely book. The resident cynic in me was utterly charmed by this heartwarming tale of a down-on-his-luck insurance salesman who stumbles into a mysterious taxi that changes his life. Told as a parable, the story delivers a simple but moving message about living with positivity and generosity.......more

Goodreads review by Jenna on May 30, 2025

This was a great ‘what should we do with our lives’ book. Gave a lot of Midnight Library and The Alchemist energy. I enjoyed it!......more

Goodreads review by addie on March 01, 2022

3.25/5 เนื้อเรื่อง simple มาก แต่ชอบ key message และสิ่งที่คนเขียนต้องการนำเสนอ......more

Goodreads review by Sandra || Tabibito no hon on May 27, 2025

JUŻ PIĄTY RAZ ZMIENIAM OCENĘ XD (z 4 na 3, z 3 na 4, itd.) ale mam problem z tą książką. dużo mi dała, refleksyjna, motywacyjna, pokrzepiająca z drugiej strony im dłużej o niej myślę po skończeniu, tym widzę więcej minusów 🥴 za mało rozbudowana jak na powieść (W KOŃCU OTULAJĄCA POWIEŚĆ, A NIE ZBIÓR O......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on October 15, 2025

This story was an inspiring and emotional read. I liked how it followed different characters and jumped through time without ever feeling confusing. The involvement of other POVs actually made the story more interesting and meaningful. The characters felt real, and I was drawn into their experiences......more