Growing Up Haunted: A Ghostly Memoir

By Alexandra Holzer

Take a deadly roller coaster ride with two domineering and spiritually protected families, as Alexandra Holzer relates her haunted life with her father, Dr. Hans Holzer and her mother, Countess Catherine Buxhoeveden. Learn how they were transformed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764328956
• ISBN13: 9780764328954
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Alexandra Holzer - Growing Up Haunted, A Ghostly Memoir

As someone who also "grew up haunted" and who was captivated by the works and research of the famed Hans Holzer from a young age, I found Alexandra's book a fascinating read!! In her personable writing style, what Alexandra does in her "ghostly memoir" is to invite the reader to explore along with her the heretofore little known facts of her fascinating family, and what it was like growing up as the daughter of one of the most famous pioneers of paranormal investigation. While reading this, I actually felt as if I was sitting with Alexandra in a dimly-lit parlor in a casual atmosphere, enjoying refreshments, and that she was flipping through her family archives and personally sharing these stories with me. The reader is truly drawn in, and may often lose all track of time while reading this. Great job Alexandra!!

Welcoming

As soon as I picked up this book, I could not put it down. I love the way it is written, with the flashbacks, which are haunting, warm, and revealing and the adorable humor of Alexandra, along with the great interviews. I felt as if I was a part of their family while reading their tales. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more of the great Hans Holzer, Catherine Buxhoeveden, and the strong legacy they came from as well as the one they created. A+ from me! Lauren

Thank you, Alexandra!

For many years we have wondered about Hans Holzer. Who was he, the initial paranormal investigator before all others came along. Thanks to his daughter, Alexandra, we now have been given insight into Holzer and his family life. Alexandra gives a clear and concise portrait of her parents, including her mother's decent from royalty, and we are privileged that she has chosen to share her family history with us. A gifted spiritualist in her own right, Alexandra, understood the need for fans of Dr. Holzer to know more about him. Look for her star to rise in the paranormal investigative field because she is chock full of knowledge and spirit. This book was a gift to readers, very well-thought out with deep insight and emotional charge flavoring a childhood quite often very different than one might expect to have. Thank you, Alexandra, for allowing us to get to know you and your family. Your story is both touching and enlightening. The book was terrific and I enjoyed it immensely.

Any already fascinated by Dr. Holzer's discoveries will find these insights on his life and approach

Alexandra Holzer's GROWING UP HAUNTED: A GHOSTLY MEMOIR comes from the daughter of the famous ghost hunter and relates her 'haunted life' with her father and her countess mother. Their lives and belief systems permeated her life: any already fascinated by Dr. Holzer's discoveries will find these insights on his life and approach equally fascinating.