Erin Gilbert and
Abby Yates, the stars of the new Ghost Busters film, have created a
how to book to showcase their ghost hunting methods. Probably the
most entertaining part of the book is the opening section where Yates
and Gilbert give accounts of how they met and got into ghost busting,
including the frightening run in with a ghost by one of the duo.
The substance of the
book is not different from other books on how to track supernatural
apparitions. Sections include the equipment needed, how to find and
study a haunted house, or other haunted structure, and helpful forms
for conducting the examination and avoiding liability. Unlike other
books on paranormal experiences, this one is written in a light
amusing style that will keep you reading.
The book also
contains portraits of early Spiritualists. In the late 1800s Spiritualism
was popular and several famous people, including William James and Harry Houdini, were devotees. There were, of course, fake
mediums and the book discusses these also including their tricks.
If you enjoy Ghost
Busters and plan to see the movie, you'll enjoy this book. Even if
you can't see the movie and find ghosts interesting, this is a good
read.
I received this book
from Blogging For Books for this review.
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