Born Lucky
A Dedicated Father, A Grateful Son, and My Journey with Autism
$39.54
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
30 December 2026
Summary
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In a world quick to label, judge, and box in people, one father and son stood firm and refused to be defined by an autism diagnosis.
If you’re channel surfing and happen upon Leland Vittert during his nightly national cable show on NewsNation, he comes off as a poised journalist prying nuggets from guests. If you watched him for years as an anchor at Fox News Channel, you saw him on the battlefields of the Middle East…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781400254682 |
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| ISBN-10: | 140025468X |
| Author: | Leland Vittert, Don Yaeger |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Focus |
| Imprint: | Harper Horizon |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 30 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 389g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 160mm x 236mm |
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Critics Review
‘A beautiful book with the potential to redefine the autism spectrum.’ * Batya Ungar-Sargon, Author of Bad News and Second Class *
‘A beautiful, emotional, true story that will help readers understand the challenge Leland Vittert and his family faced and overcame while dealing with his autism. If you like honest, true stories, today is your lucky day.’ * James Patterson, Bestselling author *
‘If every American read this book, we would have a much better country.’ * Bill O’Reilly, Journalist and bestselling author *
‘Leland’s story is one of adventure, exploration, and discovery. First and foremost, from beginning to end, it is about mountain-moving power of parental love.’ * George Will, Columnist on politics and domestic and foreign affairs *
‘Page after page, I found myself moved to tears, then fired up to push harder, be better, live louder. Leland doesn’t just tell his story–he hands you the permission to rewrite your own.’ * Jillian Michaels, Host of Keeping It Real Podcast and creator of The Fitness App *
‘You’re lucky to pick up this book. Here’s a feel-good read about an autistic kid with a big heart who wanted success and earned it as a national TV host.’ * Juan Williams, Fox News Senior Political Analyst and author of Eyes on the Prize *
Leland Vittert
Leland Vittert is the host of On Balance with Leland Vittert and serves as NewsNation’s Chief Washington Anchor. A veteran journalist, Vittert joined NewsNation in May 2021, where he has been pivotal in covering national affairs and delivering special reports across the network’s primetime weeknight newscasts. Before joining NewsNation, Vittert worked for Fox News from 2010 to 2021, starting as a foreign correspondent based in Jerusalem and later anchor and correspondent in Washington.
Don Yaeger is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, longtime Associate Editor for Sports Illustrated, and one of the most in-demand public speakers on the corporate circuit. Throughout his writing career, he has developed a reputation as a world-class storyteller and has been invited as a guest on numerous major talk and news shows. In addition to writing and speaking, Yaeger is the host of the highly rated Corporate Competitor Podcast.
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