Superstition A Belizean Snapshot

By Sharon Marin-Lewis

Book Overview

Most of us have at least one superstition and if we don't, we know someone who does. If you are such a person you will enjoy this look at Superstition from a Belizean perspective. Superstition is universal. In this book, author Sharon Marin-Lewis delves into the world of superstition in her native Belize, by colorfully capturing the most common ones pertaining to related behavior. This witty and humorous compilation looks at superstitions handed down verbally from one generation to the next - even from the country's early existence as a colony of the British. Marin-Lewis takes her personal experiences from growing up around superstitious people and combines them with the stories of others, who shared their superstitions and related experiences. Superstitions associated with death, dreams, birth, pregnancy, marriage and luck are just some of the highlights included in this literary ode to culture. Belizeans and friends of Belize, will be intrigued by the details and will be able to identify with at least 1 of the over 65 superstitions discussed in the book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1978286244
• ISBN13: 9781978286245
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 108 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"