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The Mercury Man
On 24 November 1991 people all over the world mourned the untimely death of Freddie Mercury, lead singer of rock band Queen. But for the author, Mary Howis, her life would never be the same, as, from that day forward, she was aware of a strange presence around her; someone from the spirit world - the spirit that once was Freddie Mercury, known in the spirit world as 'the Mercury Man'. Mary had been chosen for a special mission - to be an instrument for the spirit world, for Freddie, through which they could communicate. But why her? Why someone who, until the news reports of Freddie Mercury's death, had never even heard of him? Mary tells the story of her spiritual journey of discovery from disbelief, self-doubt and denial to an absolute conviction that what she was experiencing was real, the messages she was receiving were true, and they were proof that life continues after death; that Freddie was still alive, in spirit form, and had much knowledge to impart to the world. Despite the ridicule she might face, Mary knew that she was destined to write this book, to tell her story - Freddie's story - to the world, in the hope that it would bring comfort and hope to those who are suffering in their earthly bodies, who are grieving for loved ones, who are fearful of death. The message is clear: death is not the end, it is a new and exciting beginning.
166 pages, Paperback
First published February 26, 2004
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March 17, 2019
Comforting to those who mourn Freddie
This book due to long ingrained belief systems since birth is hard to believe, but not for one minute did I, who consider myself a skeptic, not believe what was said in this book. I’ve recently been introduced to Freddie Mercury and his life because I was too young and in the wrong country to have known him when he was alive, and I have done a lot of reading and will continue to. This book did bring me a little peace and hope that we all have a destiny and some have a greater role in this life than others but I love to think that the people we love see us watch over us and take care of us. It also brings me a bit of peace to know if any of this is true we keep a bit of our personalities and that maybe one day I’ll see Freddie sing and talk to him. My fascination with him has always seemed odd there are a ton of famous people out there who have interesting stories why does Freddie’s appeal to me so much? Who knows? This book gave me hope. You can believe whatever you want but no matter my inner skeptic, it made me feel a little less sad about Freddie Mercury’s death. I have never understood why I seem to mourn him more than some of my family who have passed. Who knows? I guess when my time on Earth is over things will be more clear no matter what we believe. I know that souls exist and it’s always been completely unbelievable to me that this is all we get and there isn’t anything after we die. I just think well maybe I’m just hopeful but it’s so nice to think that I am right. Thanks for this book. My skeptic wants to see this is BS but oddly that’s not how reading it made me feel. Rest In Peace Freddie and I hope to hear your beautiful voice one day and maybe get to meet you in the next life. All my love and thanks to Mary for this book I was hurting and I needed it to find even a small iota of peace with Freddie’s death. Don’t worry you aren’t the only one who wants to protect him from those who can be judgmental and hateful. I think he had a beautiful soul cause how else could someone be able to really affect so many so deeply if not. I didn’t know him I don’t live in England but something about him has always spoken to me and I mourn him all the time and sometimes feel stupid for it because I just found him. I guess I’m just a fan but I have never been a very dedicated fan of anything or anyone so the fact that he speaks to me in such a deep way is so odd. Thanks for this book. Thanks to Freddie for leaving us with some amazing music and for living in a time when his presence could be on tv because I get to easily access his performances any time I want. I, like him when he lived, bore easily and I have yet to bore of him. We shall see how long my “love affair” lasts. I love you Freddie and you are more famous and loved than ever and you could have had a much easier time with your public life these days. I hate how close minded everyone was when you were alive I feel like no one knew you because you hid so much of yourself because you always were confident on the outside but a scared insecure man that did care what people thought of him on the inside. The best lesson you have taught me in getting to know your life is to enjoy it and live fully and it’s something I struggle with every second of my life I don’t want to do it in so decadent a way as you nor could I, but maybe it will help a bit. Thanks. You are loved and you touched more people in not only your time but after you left us and in the most unexpected places than you could ever have imagined. We knew that losing you was so horrible cause no matter what mask you wore your soul spoke to us from whatever stage you were on! You were one in a million and I’m thankful that even in a 3rd person way I get to know you. I hope future generations get that privilege. Quality and style darling. All my love to Freddie and the author.
This book due to long ingrained belief systems since birth is hard to believe, but not for one minute did I, who consider myself a skeptic, not believe what was said in this book. I’ve recently been introduced to Freddie Mercury and his life because I was too young and in the wrong country to have known him when he was alive, and I have done a lot of reading and will continue to. This book did bring me a little peace and hope that we all have a destiny and some have a greater role in this life than others but I love to think that the people we love see us watch over us and take care of us. It also brings me a bit of peace to know if any of this is true we keep a bit of our personalities and that maybe one day I’ll see Freddie sing and talk to him. My fascination with him has always seemed odd there are a ton of famous people out there who have interesting stories why does Freddie’s appeal to me so much? Who knows? This book gave me hope. You can believe whatever you want but no matter my inner skeptic, it made me feel a little less sad about Freddie Mercury’s death. I have never understood why I seem to mourn him more than some of my family who have passed. Who knows? I guess when my time on Earth is over things will be more clear no matter what we believe. I know that souls exist and it’s always been completely unbelievable to me that this is all we get and there isn’t anything after we die. I just think well maybe I’m just hopeful but it’s so nice to think that I am right. Thanks for this book. My skeptic wants to see this is BS but oddly that’s not how reading it made me feel. Rest In Peace Freddie and I hope to hear your beautiful voice one day and maybe get to meet you in the next life. All my love and thanks to Mary for this book I was hurting and I needed it to find even a small iota of peace with Freddie’s death. Don’t worry you aren’t the only one who wants to protect him from those who can be judgmental and hateful. I think he had a beautiful soul cause how else could someone be able to really affect so many so deeply if not. I didn’t know him I don’t live in England but something about him has always spoken to me and I mourn him all the time and sometimes feel stupid for it because I just found him. I guess I’m just a fan but I have never been a very dedicated fan of anything or anyone so the fact that he speaks to me in such a deep way is so odd. Thanks for this book. Thanks to Freddie for leaving us with some amazing music and for living in a time when his presence could be on tv because I get to easily access his performances any time I want. I, like him when he lived, bore easily and I have yet to bore of him. We shall see how long my “love affair” lasts. I love you Freddie and you are more famous and loved than ever and you could have had a much easier time with your public life these days. I hate how close minded everyone was when you were alive I feel like no one knew you because you hid so much of yourself because you always were confident on the outside but a scared insecure man that did care what people thought of him on the inside. The best lesson you have taught me in getting to know your life is to enjoy it and live fully and it’s something I struggle with every second of my life I don’t want to do it in so decadent a way as you nor could I, but maybe it will help a bit. Thanks. You are loved and you touched more people in not only your time but after you left us and in the most unexpected places than you could ever have imagined. We knew that losing you was so horrible cause no matter what mask you wore your soul spoke to us from whatever stage you were on! You were one in a million and I’m thankful that even in a 3rd person way I get to know you. I hope future generations get that privilege. Quality and style darling. All my love to Freddie and the author.
March 16, 2019
The Mercury Man
Sorry but I didn't like this book at all.
From my point of view Mary wanted to write a book about her life and thought Freddie Mercurys name would sell it. Lots of spelling, grammar mistakes in it too. Annoyed me if I'm honest using Freddie's name.
Sorry but I didn't like this book at all.
From my point of view Mary wanted to write a book about her life and thought Freddie Mercurys name would sell it. Lots of spelling, grammar mistakes in it too. Annoyed me if I'm honest using Freddie's name.
January 1, 2019
3 Stars = Okay. I liked the book. It was worth reading.
January 13, 2018
How could the family and friends of the author allow her to embarrass herself with this abomination of a book?
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