Field Guide to Luck

MARCH 13, 2008 THURSDAY AT 3PM CT

 


  Everyone knows that rubbing a rabbit's foot will bring good luck. But did you know this superstition was introduced to the United States by slaves from West Africa? This hour on Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders, the author of "Field Guide to Luck" talks about the fascinating origins of the most popular charms and signs.

Guest
  • Alys Yablon, author of "Field Guide to Luck: How to Use and Interpret Charms, Signs, and Superstitions"
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