From USA Today bestselling author Kelly Cervantes, this deeply personal memoir explores the growth and perspective gained while navigating life’s unexpected asteroids and the craters they leave behind.

After moving from a conservative Midwestern suburb to New York City to pursue an acting career, Kelly never could have imagined what life had in store for her—or how much she would fundamentally change along the way. The Luckiest is her emotional journey through the pain of unrealized dreams, navigating her husband’s Broadway spotlight, fighting for her child’s life, finding purpose after loss, and rebuilding her life and marriage.

Inspired by author and poet Maggie Smith’s quote, “We are all nesting dolls, carrying the earlier iterations of ourselves inside,” Kelly shares the many layers that shaped who she is today. But how many of those layers were shaped through the control she desperately sought versus the luck she struggled to reconcile? Are we lucky if we escape life with soft skin and minimal layers? Or are we lucky to have the battle scars that show a life of survival—of fullness, and meaning?

The Luckiest follows Kelly’s wildly unpredictable journey and allows her to reflect on the role luck has played in her life, both good and bad. It is one woman’s ongoing quest for self-discovery that is beautiful and complicated, and hopefully always becoming the next spectacularly painted wooden doll in the series of her life.

The Luckiest Book Tour with Kelly Cervantes hosted by Miguel Cervantes

Join Kelly, Miguel, and special friends at a city near you for an evening or afternoon of music and conversation to celebrate the release of The Luckiest. And yes, Miguel will be performing.

Nov 5, 2025 | Maplewood with VANESSA POLLOCK - [words] Bookstore - GET TICKETS

Nov 8, 2025 | New York City with VERONICA JACKSON - New York Botanical Gardens - GET TICKETS

Nov 11, 2025 | Chicago with DEAN RICHARDS - Anderson’s Bookshop - GET TICKETS

Nov 13, 2025 | Boston with MARIANNE LEONE - Harvard Bookstore - GET TICKETS

Nov 18, 2025 | San Diego with LISA KEEFAUVER - Camino Books - GET TICKETS

Nov 19, 2025 | Los Angeles - Zibby’s Bookshop - GET TICKETS

Nov 22, 2025 | San Francisco - Book Passage - EVENT LINK

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