Ghosts, Spirits, and Hauntings

by Patricia J. Telesco

Your indispensible guide to the realm of things that go bump in the night. Whether you hope to uncover the cause of the knocks and rattles, or to see a full fledged etheric manifestation, you will... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895948710
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Crossing Press
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Great way to identify what's "real" from imagination...

The thing I love about this book is it is NOT a ghost story book but a "how to" (which the reviewer below might have gathered from the back cover copy). The idea is to show readers how to recognize what might be a psychic imprint, what may be a ghost, and would could be nature.. all very good bits of wisdom and logic by which to judge uncommon situations. I love this approach - there's been enough ghost stories in the world. This is about dealing with ghosts and hauntings proactively!

A useful guide of the spirits

The book helped me to differentiate the spirits from other phaenomena not caused by them. It is an aid in this wide subject, neatly written and wonderfully explained. It also provides alternative explanations for the phaenomena from an sceptical point of view as well as practical advice when facing ghosts or spirits.I have only one complain bout it: I had expected it to be far thicker!

Esper Girl says it best

This is a great, down-to-earth look at ghosts (um... maybe that's the wrong way to say it). I really like the balance of what we know against what we believe to be true in this book... and the stories from people around the country are really terrific! They show how our experiences with ghosts bind us together and provide some "universal" foundations to our beliefs.

Another great book by Patricia

Ghosts, Spirits and Hauntings by Patricia Telesco offers a balanced, comprehensive look at the subject, all while remaining fun to read. Trish begins the book talking about souls, final resting places, reincarnation and the cases for and against. The book is scattered with personal accounts from many different people, and also a "Skeptical Advisor" that provides more sensible explanations for some of these phenomenon. OBE's and NDE's are outlined, with definitions and accounts of each. The next section, The Spectral Register, explains and describes the different types of ghosts, their characteristics and reasons for being the way they are. (EX: angry ghosts may harbor fury toward one who's still living.) False Faces covers other astral beings, such as angels and faeries, who may be mistaken for ghosts. This chapter is well-written and offers a ton of information. The next chapter gives signs of, protections for, and remedies for suspected hauntings. The last chapter, Communicating with the Dead, gives information on channeling, mediumship, Ouija, and other types of communication, giving methods and warnings about each. The appendices cover Spirit Superstitions, Historical Haunts, and a glossary. For anyone interested in a well-researched book about ghosts without sensationalism, Ghosts, Spirits and Hauntings is the book to acquire. I highly recommend it for its comprehensive information, detailed summaries, and healthy outlook.

Things go Bump.. or do they?

A very balanced look at ghosts and hauntings, including loads of information for skeptics and believers alike. From the various types of ghosts believed to exist to ghostly imposters that fool our senses - this book covers it all.