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The Ghost Hunter's Survival Guide: Protection Techniques for Encounters With The Paranormal

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This is a great book for anyone looking to know more about psychic work in paranormal investigation and also (or probably especially) anyone looking to know a few things about psychic defense. Please don't go into this book thinking you'll learn how to do things like they are done on TV shows like Ghost Hunters or Ghost Adventures, this is strictly a book dealing in the metaphysical/psychic end of the spectrum.

Michelle is a great author and the structure of the book helps not only the books flow, but helps readers establish the practical purpose behind every technique put forth.

Definitely recommended.

One issue that I have had with many "psychic protection" books is that they are written from the point of view of a single religious belief system. Michelle Belanger does an excellent job in this book of demonstrating different approaches to psychic protection, approaches which do not exclude any single belief system. For a spiritualist with... "complicated" beliefs, this book has helped me to find ways to incorporate many of these protections into my own belief system, without feeling like I am being hypocritical about what I'm doing.

Furthermore, it follows an easy-to-understand format, and illustrates each section with an on-going storyline that helps to introduce each of the points that she covers. The book's only drawback is that the dialogue in the story sections is a bit stiff (but if you're buying this book for the potential dialogue, you have WAY too much money on your hands. Buy something by Mark Twain, instead. Seriously).

Experienced, or more educated, psychics may find it too elementary, but for people (like me) who have only started to embrace the concept of psychic protection, this is an outstanding place to start.

Otherwise, this is an excellent book, and I am grateful to Ms. Belanger for writing it, and presenting the information so well.

I have to recommend this book to those in the Paranormal Field and to others outside the field. Not only are viewpoints of Total believers represented, but also there is room for skeptics as well. Michelle Belanger's writing style is both intelligent and accessable, honest and provocative. This guide was excellent as a workbook and a reference, for Skeptic, Intuitive, Reasearcher, or anyone with an interest in the paranormal.

I also appreciated the multi-foundational belief systems referenced in this work. There is room for many beliefs here and Michelle respectfully ties these beliefs together with an open and accepting metaphorical explanations. This book is highly recommended!

I have been looking for a book like this for a LONG time. This is the only book I have ever found that describes not only ghosts and hauntings in detail - from energy concepts to what defines a ghost to the difference between a residual haunting and an intelligent haunting - but that knowledge is fully rounded out by Bellanger's narration on how to effectively deal with spirits. She doesn't only address how to protect yourself when you go into a situation, she talks about how you can help clear a haunting. She also gives you adequate information as to how to explain the phenomenon to any 'victims' of a haunting. Because a large portion of those people who suffer from hauntings are simply unaware of how the spirit world functions, that information in this book alone makes it well worth the measly $10 Amazon charges for the Kindle version.

I wish I had written this book. Bellanger's writing style is down to earth (if a bit technical at times) but thoroughly accessible to readers of any skill set. I myself am a natural psychic medium and so these concepts were already familiar to me, but this was the first time I encountered someone of these concepts and theories written down, concisely and accurately, in one place - and in a way that I may easily refer to when I am dealing with a client who does not understand the mechanics of the spirit world.

Another amazing aspect of the book is that Bellanger has written it so that a hopeful skeptic, a Christian, an agnostic and even a Pagan/Wiccan may read this book and take information and experiences from it. Again, this is an extra value of the book that makes the $10 price tag worth the investment.

Belanger discusses the principles of psychic protection first and foremost in the book and addresses the idea that it's all mind over matter. She uses anecdotes to help demonstrate her points, which I found to be not only helpful but extremely clever. If you're in a hurry, she's also provided a summary of the previous chapter's information at the end of each, entitled 'the least you should know'. This is the perfect information to include in a 'working field manual' if you happen to carry such a thing with you while investigating.

I would recommend this book to anyone who is remotely interested in how the spirit world works, or in ghost hunting. These are important concepts and it's extremely helpful to have someone give you a few pointers before you foray out into the shadowy world of spirit investigation.

Belanger sets out to introduce the reader to the world of the paranormal bit by bit. What makes the book enjoyable is she has framed the information within the story of a young man, himself new to the idea and somewhat afraid of the paranormal. While the ideas presented are by no means groundbreaking and the reader will likely have several unanswered questions this still remains an excellent text for anyone curious about ghosts/hauntings and gaining a foundation in basic energy work.

Easy to follow and understand. Gives excersizes on how to protect yourself from attack. Goes beyond the white bubble of protection. And I have only read a 3rd of the book so far. The book is for christians and pagens alike, it doesn't stick to one faith. After all, how you gonna defend your self against something you can't put your hands on? This book tell you how.

This book is fantastic! Whether one is a beginner in the field of Ghost Hunting, or just a person looking to add to their general knowledge about the topic of energy manipulation, and protecting oneself from all the negativity floating around out there..., this book is a great addition to anyone's library! I highly recommend this, and any other books by this author! Michelle Belanger has a knowledge far beyond her "Earthly" years..., and is a highly sought after consultant regarding many "Worldly" and "Other-Worldly" topics of conversation and research. If your unable to actually spend time with the incredible Michelle Belanger yourself, owning one, or all, of her books will give you not only great insight into the way that she herself "sees" this World, but will also allow one to add to their own knowledge about a wide array of "Other-Worldly" topics without having to go through all the pitfalls which might possibly come from conducting investigations and doing research into these fields of study; without being properly prepared! Don't be one of those unprepared "Investigators" whom go out looking for something that their not actually prepared to deal with!

This book also helps one to deal with the everyday negativity that one is constantly bombarded by these days (with specific ways to protect oneself). It also explains (with various examples, diagrams, and definitions) how one might take in the "positive aspects" of daily life (without all the negative side-effects), while returning that positivity to others around oneself; without becoming "over-extended" emotionally.

I want to personally thank Michelle Belanger for writing this book! It has helped me to understand, and deal with certain topics which I've tried (unsuccessfully that is, until your book) care of for many years now!

I received this before other orders that are still out there! Thank you! It was sent promptly, which was very courteous of you! I know of Micheele Belanger,for she has done alot with Paranormal State. I've been looking forward t this book!

If you are ghost hunting or not, this is a great way for protection from any negative energy in everyday life. Wish there would have been more case studies, but a very good book and good advice. Glad I bought it.

An excellent read. I really enjoy the combination of facts, different points of view and actual case example. I have used the techniques in all of my subsequent investations, worked with clients on several techniques and recommended the book to many people.