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Agatha's Journey: 1828 - 1998

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I found this book to be very thought provoking - not only from a spiritual perspective, but from a historical one as well. I enjoyed learning about some of the local history of Naperville, IL. I was inspired by Agatha's perseverance and committment to her belief. I felt as though I read two good books - the life and after-life journey of Agatha and the Penrose family's story of their adventures in the house.

I was never one who completely believed in spirits, but I know the author's family personally, and they aren't ones who would make this stuff up. I guess you could say I'm a believer now. I found the first several chapters very scary (since I've actually visited the house, but I think everyone will be chilled), but I found Agatha's story to be very compelling. I read the book from cover to cover in just a couple of hours-I didn't want to put it down. It tells of one woman's fascinating life and journey through the afterlife. I think that everyone who even partially believes in spirits should read this book. It's good to know that Agatha won't be forgotten.

Agatha's Journey was a marvelous book. Filled with many frighting and mysterious happenings. One of the most mysterious is that one of their dogs, Shey, came out of his cage, but the cage was locked solid! I am usually picky about the books I read, but if I loved this book, you will, too.

Agatha's Journey is one of those rare books that entrances you from first sentence to last. More than a standard "ghost" story, it's a tale of two courageous and compelling women, one a 19th Century Irish immigrant, and the other a modern day writer. Readers who treat themselves to this narrative will come away wiser about both the pioneer experience in America and the depths of the human heart.

This book was a touching and compelling story that I couldn't put down. The author makes you a believer of the after life with fascinating theories and historical facts.

I collect true ghost stories and this is defintely going to join my collection of keepers. I highly recommend this book to ghost lovers.