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Living with Ghosts: True Tales of the Paranormal

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I received this book as a gift--If I had paid my own money; I'd have been severely disappointed. My heart goes out to Mrs. Fiedel on the death of her devoted husband--but I'm interested in GHOST STORIES (which is why my friend bought me the book) NOT "My husband worshipped the ground I walked on" stories. That saccarin-sweet story lasts, unfortunately, almost halfway through the book. The rest of the GHOST stories are interesting and a welcome relief. I think Mrs. Fiedel is a fine writer--but if she wants to write a book on her loving husband--then call it as such for those people who would love to read such a story and those who don't (me) will not have to purchase it and be disappointed. Being from Central PA myself, the ghost stories were very interesting and readable; but for half the ghost stories, it should be 1/2 the price. I'd rate this book--"Just okay."

Living With Ghosts: True Tales of the Paranormal This book (and author!) is a definite MUST READ! I never would have purchased a book on ghosts, hauntings or the paranormal before reading this book. Since then, I have read her first three as well. While in search of something to read, I discovered her four books among my husband's diverse collection. Chosing her last book first, I did not put it down until I reached the last page! If you would have asked me if I believed in ghosts before having read this book, I would have given you an uninterested shrug, now I am quite interested in the subject. Mrs. Fiedel had me captivated after the first couple pages... especially the heart wrenching dedication to her husband. I adore her style of writing and her unbiased and dignified way of presenting the stories without feeling the need to convince or prove the issue. Not knowing exactly how I DID feel, I truly appreciated this quality, allowing me the freedom to make up my own mind while entertaining and keeping my interest. She has a fascinating writing style that not only keeps you reading, but gives you the feeling that you are listening to a dear friend. I am anxiously awaiting her next book.

This is a book that is somewhat hard to review. The parts that are good are very good; but the parts that are bad are unfortunately very bad. Let us discuss the bad part first and get it out of the way. The first part of the book deals with the sickness and death of Mrs. Fiedel's husband Sam. It is a very touching section and was written about someone she obviously loved very much. This section however has little to do with ghosts and ghosts are supposed to be the subject of this book. Nearly half of the book is taken up with this story and since the whole enterprise is only eighty-seven pages long the ghosts by necessity get pushed aside. The author has a lovely writing style and should really think about writing a book about her experiences to help others that are or have gone through the same ordeal as she and Sam. This book however should have been dedicated to the subject of ghosts and that alone.

Once the reader finds the ghost stories, things improve greatly. Most of Mrs. Fiedel's tales of the paranormal are quite touching and only one is the least bit scary. The writing is good and there are eyewitness accounts of the hauntings. As I stated earlier, the author's writing style is very good and the second part of the book is hard to put down. If the rest of her books are as good as the second half of this one I definitely want them for my library. In fact, after reading the ghost section of the book I am even more upset than I was while reading the first section because I would really have liked to have read more of the author's ghost stories.

As I picked up Living with Ghosts,I was not prepared for what had greeted me in the Dedication. No rose could smell as sweet as Mrs.Burtz-Feidel's words of love and promise to her husband. No,I don't say late just postponed. Having read a couple of her previous books,I found her to be a most refreshing and honest writer of the paranormal.Written with the un-biased attitude most of us seek,she let's us make up our own mind. Mrs.Burtz-Fiedel has a rare quality of saying so much with meaning in so little space. Living with Ghosts is not long,but wonderfully entertaining.Mrs.Burtz-Fiedel has a sometimes wicked sense of humour and when one can laugh at oneself,is it any wonder these stories are written with such heart.Thro'out her book Living with Ghosts,Mrs.Burtz-Fiedel carries on with grace and a sense of humour so indicative of her writing. Especially poignant in this book.I wonder that I could be so forgiving and caring toward a world that it took someone from me I held dearer than life itself. Mrs.Burtz-Fiedel's Living with Ghosts is a must read. Her style and proper phrasing,that we,most of us have lost,is refreshing and expressive. I only hope that her readers will inspire her to continue to write. In her story The Accomac Inn Ghost.It was a relief to read that the Digital Cameras can photograph anamalous subtances. We have been trying with ours and came to believe that Digital Cameras could not take these types of photos. We now know we can continue to try. When Mrs.Burtz-Fiedel's 35mm Camera did not work at that time,so it is again a relief to know we are not the only ones. Living with Ghosts will move you tears,or at the very least tug at your heart strings.

A special thankyou to Mrs.Burtz-Fiedel for being absent of anger and bitterness thro'out this most tragic event in her life. Her love,passion and compassion are ever prevelant in her book Living with Ghosts.

I like this book. It's short. It is hopeful, though. A quick, but good read.

I was very disapointed in this book..I gave it a "one" only because there was no"0".

a very good book,i really enjoyed it.The book makes you feel that there is proof of ghosts and that we do have a place to go when we die.The book was really well written,and the different stories were really good.