Rebuilding your life—and finding yourself again—after losing a child.

After moving from a conservative Midwestern suburb to New York City to pursue an acting career, Kelly Cervantes never could have imagined what life had in store for her—or how much she would fundamentally change along the way. 

Now, in her memoir The Luckiest, Kelly shares the experiences that shaped who she is today—the pain of unrealized dreams, navigating her husband Miguel’s Broadway spotlight, fighting for their child’s life, finding purpose after loss, and rebuilding her life and marriage.

Throughout her wildly unpredictable journey, she has reflected on the role luck has played in her life, both good and bad. “Are we lucky if we escape life with soft skin and minimal layers,” she asks. “Or are we lucky to have the battle scars that show a life of survival and meaning?”