As Luck Would Have It: Incredible Stories, from Lottery Wins to Lightning Strikes
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Rated 5 starsWonderful collection of stories!
Sam Goldwyn, legendary film producer, is credited with having first said, "The harder I work, the luckier I get" . . . I kept thinking about that quote as I read AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT by Joshua Piven--a fascinating collection of stories from lottery wins to fad products and a whole lot in-between. In nine short chapters, Piven introduces an eclectic range of individuals who all have something to say about how luck impacted...
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Rated 5 starsIntriguing read
Piven writes a superb book about the seemingly inexplicable fortunes of everyday people -- a topic that is universally appealing, but little understood or explored. As a reader, I found myself wondering what I would have done in the same situation presented to the "luck receiver" (or "bad luck receiver" in some cases). The stories are interesting, well chosen and keep their reader wanting to know "what happens in the end."...
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Rated 5 starsI believe in luck!
This book addresses the phenomenon of luck by telling fascinating stories of good and bad luck. The stories have you churning pages and end with a quick but informative analysis of how the participants came upon such luck. I read the book while commuting on a train to and from work, and found that I completed one story per commute. The stories had me on the edge of my seat and are told with great attention to detail. I think...
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Rated 5 starsLucky day
I'm so glad I picked up this book! I read it straight through in a sitting one day. The stories are so fascinating, but each one is different...I kept wondering, what if that happened to me? Could I do something to make this happen to me or not happen to me? Read this book and open up your mind to the phenomenon of luck.
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Rated 5 starsA fascinating read!
I saw the author on the Today Show and own the Worst-Case Scenario books, so I went out and bought this new book. I was not disappointed.The stories are fascinating, ranging from one-hit wonder Tommy Tutone (remember 867-5309/Jenny??) to plane crashes, and from the Pet Rock to wilderness survival.Like the Worst-Case books, the information in each chapter is entertainingly presented, and clearly well researched. The difference...
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