Red Book of Luck

This illustrated guide to good fortune shares lucky charms, symbols, and traditions from around the world—plus advice on avoiding curses and bad omens.

In The Red Book of Luck, you will discover the potential luck in everyday things; learn to decipher the auspicious meanings of numbers, colors, clothing, and the days of the week; find new ways to be lucky in love; and encounter superstitions and practices from around the world.

Author Amy Treadwell uncovers fascinating details, such as why ancient peoples used acorns to ward off lightning bolts, and what an ant colony might have to say about your financial security. Lively illustrations enhance the text as it ranges from lucky talismans to birthstones to movies about luck.

With The Red Book of Luck, you’ll be able to create your own good fortune no matter what fate sends your way.