How to Win One Million Dollars and Shit Glitter

"An exuberant life story written with humor, panache, and heart." — Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: Get it!)Amazon #1 Best Seller, Publisher’s Weekly / BookLife Prize Score: 9.5 out of 10, What if the American Dream was just a glitter-fueled lie?This Ferris Bueller fever dreamis part confessional, part caper—told through the eyes of a kid who believed every lie Ronald Reagan ever sold him. From cereal box sweepstakes to backyard get-rich-quick schemes, our antihero chases a million dollars with the charm of a rogue and the morals of a raccoon."Personally," he admits, "I've found I'm more prosperous when I lie, cheat, and steal." You see, we've all been caught up in that chase: more money, more status, more validation. And I'm no different…"But he is different, because he dared live an unlikely life in a society that punishes those who try it." — Publishers WeeklyIn the end, one question remains:In a game rigged for the rich, can you beat the system—or will it beat you?Early Critical Acclaim: "This is a raucously funny book, with raffish prose full of self-deprecating humor regarding the distance between exalted pretensions and awkward reality... The result is a luminous tribute to the inestimable value of not quite getting what you want." — Kirkus Reviews (Verdict: Get it!)"The combination of memoir with a perceptive judgment of America’s often-empty vision of success is powerful.” — Publisher’s Weekly / BookLife Prize Score: 9.5 out of 10“Readers who may have thought Catcher in the Rye and other coming-of-age stories held wry humor along with insights will find these classics must take a step back for contemporary authors such as Luke Stoffel.” — Midwest Book Review (Reviewer's Choice)---A Mostly True Misadventure: This novel is based on real-life events. However, some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of those involved. The story has been only lightly fictionalized for this purpose.Warning: May cause feelings: This story also delves into bullying, learning disabilities, LGBTQ+ relationships, illness, and the role of AI in creativity—handled with humor, honesty, and a lot of heart. So with that out of the way—ready to dive in? Let’s make a deal…