Secrets of gypsy fortunetelling cover

Secrets of gypsy fortunetelling

by Raymond Buckland

This book, by a man of Romani (Gypsy) blood, discusses the history, language, and divination of the Gypsies. It explores such subjects as palm reading, tea leaf reading, tarot reading, interpreting the actions of animals, reading regular playing cards, interpreting the weather, reading the future with knives, dice, needles, sticks, and more. With these simple, easily acquired items, the secrets of magical life can be revealed.

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Chappie’s discussion starters

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?