The memoir “Lucked Out” by author Pat Moffett will be displayed by the self-publishing and book marketing company ReadersMagnet at the London Book Fair (LBF) 2026. The book trade fair will take place on March 10-12 at Olympia, London, UK. Fairgoers can find the darkly humorous nonfiction at stand 6A90.
Set during Moffett's fourteen-month deployment with the United States Army's famed 101st Airborne Division, “Lucked Out” explores the unpredictable reality of combat told through sharp wit and raw honesty. It captures both the absurdity and brutality of war, challenging traditional narratives of heroism with the idea that war demands bravery, brotherhood, and sheer luck.
The Vietnam veteran recounts true-life episodes of close calls, including secret missions for Army brass, black-market escapades, impersonating officers, and even hijacking a helicopter for pizza. He also takes readers into his experiences rescuing orphans and surviving shrapnel wounds.
Yet beneath the book's comic take lies an undercurrent of fate, where a small typographical error would have changed the trajectory of his life. Through his extraordinary life story, he reaffirms his beliefs and seamlessly balances the haunting consequences of war with humor, offering readers a deeply human portrait of a young soldier trying to survive.
“Lucked Out” aims to resonate with readers seeking authentic war stories that do not dampen the experience. Its display at the London Book Fair 2026 highlights its relevance and uncommon point of view in conversations about the many ways veterans process survival.
Grab a copy of “Lucked Out” today on Amazon and learn more about Pat Moffett at https://www.patmoffett.com/.
Author's Biography:
Pat Moffett is an American author, film producer, business executive in logistics management, philanthropist, and highly decorated Vietnam veteran. He wrote “Lucked Out” (formerly titled Fortunate Soldier), a unique comedic account of his service during the Vietnam War, and Ice Cream in the Cupboard, a memoir about early-onset Alzheimer's disease, translated into Spanish and Chinese and adapted into an award-winning film in 2019.
Book Details
“Lucked Out”
Author: Pat Moffett
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Garrison-Savanna Publishing LLC
Published Date: February 11, 2025
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