Cancer & the Lottery

About the Book

Marisa is a twenty-one year old native New Yorker that wins the lottery. What should have been celebrated as the greatest day in her life is foreshadowed by devastating news. Within twenty-four hours of winning the lottery, Marisa finds out that her cancer is terminal. Hearing this news, she takes her winnings and three best friends to explore different parts of the world. Marisa tries to enjoy her last days on God’s green earth while attempting to also make amends with her mother and sister while also attempting to live out the last few days of her life to the fullest by exploring the world.

About the Author

Brinton was born in the Bronx, New York, and raised in the greater New York area. During his childhood years, numerous educators voiced to Brinton that he was learning disabled and would not graduate from high school. Nonetheless, Brinton excelled, triumphing a multitude of obstacles and graduated from high school in 2008. His education did not stop there. He enrolled at New England College, completing his degree in three years. Brinton received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with a minor in Sociology in 2011. With a passion for expressing his life through words in order to touch the lives of others, Brinton continues to pursue his dream of becoming an established writer. His debut book, The Dreamer: The Boy Who Caught 22, was released in January 2014. The literary inspiration unveils the passionate journey to success despite coming from an economically depressed environment that lacks opportunities and hope. Jarred does not allow this to stop his dream to make his family proud and find what he defines as success. Unsure how he will reach this pinnacle, Jarred finds encouragement from his deceased grandfather, who enters his dreams. It is this encouragement that allows Jarred to follow his heart and create a world through faith. www.brintonwoodall.com