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Back From the Dead & 350 Other Stories of Amazing Luck
An entertaining look at outrageous fortune, this off-the-wall collection features tales of against-all-odds survivors, ludicrous luck, and death-defying near misses. Culled from newspaper reports around the globe, these brief accounts cover everything from the miraculous to the ridiculous. You'll read about:
The New Jersey man who survived a near-fatal mugging when the bullet to his chest ricocheted off his credit card-filled wallet.
The woman who ate for free in an Italian restaurant after a small stone from her dinner got wedged in her tooth-only to discover the next day that the stone was an uncut diamond worth thousands of dollars.
The two morgue attendants playing chess on the night shift who got the shock of their lives when one of the "corpses" sat up and moved one of the chess pieces.
The dumbstruck man confronting an oncoming train who promptly fainted and fell between the tracks-where the train passed over him without incident.
Back from the Dead proves one thing for sure: Lady Luck may be fickle, but she certainly has a good sense of humor.
The New Jersey man who survived a near-fatal mugging when the bullet to his chest ricocheted off his credit card-filled wallet.
The woman who ate for free in an Italian restaurant after a small stone from her dinner got wedged in her tooth-only to discover the next day that the stone was an uncut diamond worth thousands of dollars.
The two morgue attendants playing chess on the night shift who got the shock of their lives when one of the "corpses" sat up and moved one of the chess pieces.
The dumbstruck man confronting an oncoming train who promptly fainted and fell between the tracks-where the train passed over him without incident.
Back from the Dead proves one thing for sure: Lady Luck may be fickle, but she certainly has a good sense of humor.
- GenresNonfiction
124 pages, Hardcover
First published October 14, 1999
About the author
Steve Moore
226 books47 followersSteve Moore was a British comics writer known for his influence on the industry and his close connection with Alan Moore (no relation). He was instrumental in guiding Alan Moore early in his career and collaborated with him under pseudonyms in various projects.
Moore contributed extensively to British comics, particularly in anthologies such as 2000 AD, where he helped shape the Future Shocks format and wrote for Dan Dare. His work extended to Doctor Who Weekly, where he co-created Abslom Daak, and Warrior, where he revived Axel Pressbutton. His involvement with Marvel UK included writing for Hulk and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Outside of comics, Moore had a deep interest in Chinese history, mythology, and the I Ching, which influenced much of his writing. He edited Fortean Times and contributed to works on the unexplained. His novel Somnium explored his fascination with the moon goddess Selene.
Later in his career, Moore scripted Hercules: The Thracian Wars, which was adapted into a film in 2014. He ultimately retired from mainstream comics to focus on non-fiction and research, maintaining his lifelong engagement with esoteric studies.
Moore contributed extensively to British comics, particularly in anthologies such as 2000 AD, where he helped shape the Future Shocks format and wrote for Dan Dare. His work extended to Doctor Who Weekly, where he co-created Abslom Daak, and Warrior, where he revived Axel Pressbutton. His involvement with Marvel UK included writing for Hulk and Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D..
Outside of comics, Moore had a deep interest in Chinese history, mythology, and the I Ching, which influenced much of his writing. He edited Fortean Times and contributed to works on the unexplained. His novel Somnium explored his fascination with the moon goddess Selene.
Later in his career, Moore scripted Hercules: The Thracian Wars, which was adapted into a film in 2014. He ultimately retired from mainstream comics to focus on non-fiction and research, maintaining his lifelong engagement with esoteric studies.
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January 14, 2020
A collection of short stories about people escaping death, winning the lottery and many more.
It was a fascinating read and each story is nice and short. There is some really crazy stuff in this and some interesting luck.
It was a fascinating read and each story is nice and short. There is some really crazy stuff in this and some interesting luck.
February 2, 2018
The writing style was a little dry, like reading a newspaper article. I can't help feeling that the subject matter could've been made more engaging.
Did I like it? It was ok.
Would I reread it? No.
Would I recommend it? Maybe.
Did I like it? It was ok.
Would I reread it? No.
Would I recommend it? Maybe.
February 4, 2020
Από την στιγμή που έχω το Απίστευτες κακοτυχίες (της ίδιας σειράς), δεν πιστεύω ότι θα μπορούσε να λείπει το συγκεκριμένο από την συλλογή μου !
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