Hi! I hope you don't mind me asking you but how did
you think of writing a book on the number 13?
bluestar
--- bookonunlucky13 <bookonunlucky13@...> wrote:
> BOOK ON UNLUCKY 13 QUESTIONNAIRE
>
> I am currently researching and writing a book on the
> number 13, which
> will include a section on 13 and the history of
> pagan rituals. If you
> have time, I would love to hear your opinions and
> perspective on 13.
> Please feel free to copy the questions below and
> email your reply to
> Bookonunlucky13@.... Write as much or as little
> as you like.
> There are no right or wrong answers.
>
> Your answers may be used in my book on 13; your
> reply grants me
> permission to quote from or draw on your answers
> without
> compensation. I will, of course, keep your
> identity/contact
> information, etc., completely confidential.
>
> Please feel free to forward this questionnaire to
> anyone you know who
> may find it of interest. My goal is to write the
> best book possible--
> which means a book that accurately reflects the full
> spectrum of
> people's opinions and beliefs about 13. So the more
> people who
> respond the questionnaire, the better. Thank you
> very much for your
> help.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
> Bookonunlucky13@...
>
> QUESTIONS:
>
> First, general background:
>
> 1. How old are you?
>
> 2. Where are you from?
>
> 3. What is your level of education?
>
> 4. What is your occupation?
>
>
> Now, the important stuff:
>
> 5. Is 13 an unlucky number?
>
> 6. Why or why not?
>
> 7. Have you had any personal experience with 13?
>
> 8. If so, what?
>
> 9. How have your experiences influenced how you view
> 13?
>
> 10. Please list any examples you have come across of
> the way people,
> businesses, and society at large have responded to
> 13 (e.g., no 13th
> floor in an apartment building). Be as specific as
> you can.
>
> 11. What are some famous incidents/events involving
> unlucky 13?
>
> 12. Where does the belief that 13 is unlucky come
> from?
>
> 14. How prevalent is the belief that 13 is unlucky?
>
> 15. Are there other unlucky numbers? If so, what are
> they?
>
> 16. Are there lucky numbers? If so, what are they?
>
> 17. Would you describe yourself as a superstitious
> person?
>
> 18. If so, what are some of your superstitions?
>
> 19. Please feel free to add anything else you might
> like to say on
> the subject of 13.
>
> Thank you!
>
> Nathaniel Lachenmeyer
> Bookonunlucky13@...
>
>


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