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Aug 23, 2010

Teresa (Read All Over Reviews) rated it:

While this book contains great information as mentioned above, it also contains some not so good information. In Chapter 10, “Asking For Trouble“, Mary Ann mentions that the use of metaphysical tools and activities like tarot cards, pendulums, automatic writing, casting spells, séances and Ouija boards will cause the attention of earthbound spirits and eventually cause your house to attract a few. I have to say only about half of this is true. Tarot cards and pendulums are powered not by an outs More...

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May 22, 2008

*Christie* rated it:

I think what compels the reading of this book is everyone's deep desire to KNOW what happens when we die. Anyone who professes to have some sort of inside information draws us in. I also think that from "creepy feelings" to "dreams" to seeing something unexplainable, each of us has had some sort of experience with the "other side" and we want to put some sort of meaning to those experiences.

Terribly written (writing is obviously not her gift), I found More...

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Oct 16, 2010

Rachel rated it:

I read this trying to get into the mood for halloween--and of course I'm somewhat interested in the topic of ghosts as well. This was a fun read. She sounds sincere and believable, for the most part. I'm not 100% sold that she's telling the truth, but she sounds more sincere than some other people who allegedly see ghosts. She left a lot of questions unanswered, though, and that is what caused me some hesitation.

I was all with her when she explained her "gift" and her More...

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Feb 23, 2011

Tracey rated it:

I absolutely loved this book!! It is written by Mary Ann Winkowski who is the renowned paranormal investigator behind the tv show Ghost Whisperer. Winkowski can only see earthbound spirits - those that haven't crossed over into the light yet. This is different from mediums who can see spirits who have crossed over. I guess even paranormal gifts have their own categories. Her gift also includes being able to 'cross over' earthbound spirits by creating a white light and sending them into it, More...

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Dec 01, 2009

*•.♥.•*Sabrina*•.♥.•* rated it:

This was a very interesting book! Mary Ann Winkowski is the inspiration for the show The Ghost Whisperer. Mary is not a psychic who can look into the future or visit crime scenes and get visions of what took place there, but she can see ghosts!
In this book you will learn about the many reasons people choose to become ghosts and how it effects those being haunted. You will be shocked by some of the reasons that people would choose to be ghosts instead of moving on to be with their loved one More...

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Apr 21, 2009

Kim rated it:

Interesting book of the "real-life" Ghost Whisperer. You follow the life of Mary Ann, who from an extremely young age could see earthbound spirits. Through the guidance of her grandmother who also had the gift, she learned how to interact with these spirits and cross them over to into the light.

If you've ever lost a loved one, this book may bring you comfort to know there is indeed life after death.

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Aug 30, 2010

Myrna rated it:

Ok...my fascination with this subject might be kinda out there, but I enjoyed reading about this woman who has this extraordinary gift. There were times I got a little freaked out, and had to put it down for a few days (okay, a week), but I was glad I finished it and I have to admire her for the work she does in helping people. I truly believe there is more to this world than we know.

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Nov 24, 2009

Heather rated it:

I read this book in one sitting - literally could not put it down. Very interesting perspective form this woman who is able to communicate with earthbound spirits....makes me reconsider funerals. From what she says, you can count on being at your own funeral and you can count on the deceased being at a funeral you attend - so be careful what you say about crabby Aunt Edith.....

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Mar 08, 2009

Evelyn rated it:

I enjoyed this book but realize it is not for everyone. The author presents the material in a very easy to read, down to earth, no nonsense fashion. She tells it like it is and it is then up to the reader to decide if they believe or not. Honestly, I couldn't help but wish she would come to visit and explain a few things around our house! :)

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Oct 11, 2008

Megan rated it:

Oh boy where do I begin? I've had many a "haunting" in my lifetime and I am eternally curious and open minded about what happens to energy yet I found this book by medium Mary Ann Winkowski a bit hard to swallow. I am most likely to appreciate spiritual opinions which don't flaunt drama or theatrics. I have never, in all of my sensitivity, been of the mind that one "shouldn't talk to or acknowledge" spirits. There were a few occasions in the book where even spirits who have " More...

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Jan 07, 2009

BookActivist rated it:

Great book! Really made me think about things. I would suggest this book to ANYONE who has experienced or is experiencing the paranormal. It will provide you a lot of insight into this world. I believed every word she wrote. Very well written also and easy to read. ALso a page turner.

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Sep 19, 2008

Barb rated it:

I actually rate this book a 2 1/2.
Although this book is not completely a biography...its as close enough to one to list it on that shelf. This book is insteresting....and as my Grandmother would say...I believe should be taken with a grain of salt (or perhaps Sea Salt). Do I, and would I beleive everything Mary Ann writes....well I'm skeptical..... so no. But , yes, I do believe in good and bad spirits. And I believe, with God all things are possible. Mary Ann often remarks of her ca More...

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Jun 26, 2008

Wendy rated it:

I liked this book a lot. I don't watch "Ghost Whisperer" on TV, but I'd heard author Mary Ann Winkowski (GW consultant) interviewed on the radio a few times and found her interesting. She's very down to earth and likable, and skeptical of all the "ghost buster" style TV personalities that are so popular right now. Hers is a believable story (if you believe in the paranormal) and I had no problem at all with the writing.

I found this book fascinating which is why I More...

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Apr 22, 2009

Sara rated it:

I would rate this book very good for what it is, but it is not in the same category as most of the other books I read and have read. I was constantly amazed at this author's experiences and just the way she lives her everyday life seeing earthbound spirits just like we all see normal people. This book has some great stories and opens your eyes to what may be going on around you without you knowing it.

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May 16, 2009

Angel rated it:

I loved this book so much. It tells you a lot about spirits and what they do after they pass on. It gives a good look into the after life. I thought it was a very touching book. It helped to comfort me a little and helped me to deal with the loss of some of my close loved ones.

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Mar 23, 2011

Claudia rated it:

I found this very interesting. I believe in ghosts, but I've read and heard many conflicting versions of what ghosts are really like and what they can and can't do. I like to hear stories from "experts" on spirits and ghosts, but I never know how much is true.

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Dec 02, 2011

Evelyn rated it:

Very good book! Informative, while full of laughs, I really had fun reading this. I found her idea of ghosts very easy to believe, even though some of the explanations don't add up with things people think are happening to themselves.

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Dec 07, 2010

Beth rated it:

Paranormal non-fiction. Written from an Italian-American Catholic perspective, so not overly New Age-y. The author actual makes ghosts seem ordinary. More self help with interesting anecdotes, than an actual ghost story.

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Sep 29, 2009

Maryellen rated it:

straightforward account from a woman who's been seeing & interacting with ghosts her whole life ~ she is the inspiration & consultant for the tv show Ghost Whisperer

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Jul 07, 2009

Vicki rated it:

loving it so far (my first Real read in a LONG time). It is comforting to know that all will be ok. And that the little things that seem to haunt us is really that and we are not crazy or just dreaming it. It's interesting hearing her view point and what is going on in her world.

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Oct 05, 2011

Cicely rated it:

This is the story behind the Ghost Whisperer woman of the TV fame. It is not very well written, using too much slang and casual wordage.

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Feb 04, 2009

Laura rated it:

This was a great book & they pictures scared the ever lovin' crap out of me. I took it up to my work and was showing everybody!

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Jul 24, 2008

Laren rated it:

The author is the person on whose life the CBS TV series "Ghost Whisperer" is based. I was interested in reading how she reconciles her experiences with her Catholic faith, but she didn't give any information on that in this book. She didn't come across as some nut job as so many do, and she points out that much of what you see on TV is not how it really works for her. Most importantly, she advises that if you somehow fail to go into your own light when you die, your spirit should r More...

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Jul 29, 2011

Anita added it

An interesting read about the personal experiences of a sensitive, but is was a little too biographical for me.

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May 08, 2009

Shannon rated it:

This book was written by the woman who is the inspiration for the Ghost Whisperer series. I really enjoyed her story.

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Jul 20, 2011

Tammy rated it:

I LOVED this book and couldn't put it down. I was already a fan of Mary Ann Winkowski from her C2C interviews.

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Apr 14, 2011

Melissa rated it:

Curiously matter-of-fact about the whole subject -- kind of fun to read, if you like that sort of thing.

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May 29, 2010

Peachey B rated it:

A somewhat interesting take on the paranormal and yet still taking it with a grain of salt....or perhaps sea salt (that keeps ghosties away :)

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Dec 12, 2008

Sherrie rated it:

Well, not really read but there wasn't an option for couldn't read. I believe in the whole spirit thing, but I just couldn't comprehend a person being able to will the White Light into existence.

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Dec 11, 2007

Cheryl rated it:

I was somewhat disappointed in this book. I really thought I'd get more information on actual occurrences. Maybe some detailed events, but it was rather light and more self-serving. Too much sending them into "the light" and not enough about what actually happened. The subtitle "Understanding The World of Earthbound Spirits" did nothing, for me, to substantiate that. There was interesting stories, but that's not what I bought the book hoping to read. I appreciate what she doe More...

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