Good Fortune

By Leslie Bratspis
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Published: June 08, 2011
Words: 101,655 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458192349

Short description

Secretly guided by handwritten fortunes from an old Chinese man, Michael Hamilton reinvents his life after he's laid off his 12 year executive job. Dreams, symbols and unusual occurrences raise questions he wants answered. Once he learns to open his mind to accept a broader scope of reality, romance with Jennie Greene and his newly-opened chocolate patisserie point him in the right direction.

Extended description

"Chinese wisdom secretly passed through handwritten fortunes guides the lives of two men from different cultures, connected by a shared source of enlightenment. Each overcomes adversity to achieve inner awareness through personal journeys."

Michael Hamilton, successful San Francisco advertising executive, has his world shattered when he becomes a casualty of the 1994 California recession. He faces a bleak future unemployed, despondent and alone. To pull himself together he must overcome emotional obstacles and accept a broader, unconventional vision of reality. Dreams, symbols, and unusual occurrences raise questions he wants answered. Without his knowledge, Tong becomes a secret mentor who will guide him with handwritten fortunes as he begins a new love relationship with beautiful dancer Jennie Greene, and launching a trendy chocolate patisserie, Kokoa Joz'. Michael's future in both his love relationship and business are tested because they interconnect.

Wu, respected manager of .. (Read more) "Chinese wisdom secretly passed through handwritten fortunes guides the lives of two men from different cultures, connected by a shared source of enlightenment. Each overcomes adversity to achieve inner awareness through personal journeys."

Michael Hamilton, successful San Francisco advertising executive, has his world shattered when he becomes a casualty of the 1994 California recession. He faces a bleak future unemployed, despondent and alone. To pull himself together he must overcome emotional obstacles and accept a broader, unconventional vision of reality. Dreams, symbols, and unusual occurrences raise questions he wants answered. Without his knowledge, Tong becomes a secret mentor who will guide him with handwritten fortunes as he begins a new love relationship with beautiful dancer Jennie Greene, and launching a trendy chocolate patisserie, Kokoa Joz'. Michael's future in both his love relationship and business are tested because they interconnect.

Wu, respected manager of the family-owned Good Fortune Chinese restaurant, enjoys financial security. He has been a loving husband and father, but is at growing odds with his aging father, Chow Lee Tong, the restaurant's bookkeeper. Gradually, Wu neglects his wife and sons due to his assiduous attention to business. In silence, Tong waits for the right moment to confront him.

Wu and Michael each face challenges that, like the mirrored images of the Yin-Yang symbol, are identical yet reversed. Good Fortune awaits them, but first they must discover happiness is less tied to outward goals than inner awareness. Tong's gentle wisdom shows them the way.
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romance, friendship, personal growth, family drama, multicultural, relationships, inspirational, life lessons, journey, love story, dreams, buddhism, san francisco, self help, meditation, metaphysical, literary fiction, enlightenment, synchronicity, symbols, inner wisdom, chinese culture, visionary fiction, asian drama, asian family, oceanian drama

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