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Exploring the concept of luck, this book delves into cultural beliefs and superstitions surrounding good fortune and misfortune. It examines various symbols and rituals, such as jade, clovers, and the albatross, while questioning the validity of these practices. The narrative challenges readers to consider whether luck is a real force or simply a way to rationalize everyday occurrences. By blending anecdotes and thoughtful insights, it invites reflection on the nature of chance, fate, and the human tendency to attribute meaning to randomness.
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Knock on Wood, Jeff Rosenthal
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Knock on Wood
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jeff Rosenthal
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9781443453080
- Category
- Mathematics
- Description
- Exploring the concept of luck, this book delves into cultural beliefs and superstitions surrounding good fortune and misfortune. It examines various symbols and rituals, such as jade, clovers, and the albatross, while questioning the validity of these practices. The narrative challenges readers to consider whether luck is a real force or simply a way to rationalize everyday occurrences. By blending anecdotes and thoughtful insights, it invites reflection on the nature of chance, fate, and the human tendency to attribute meaning to randomness.