Featured Review: The Boy who Lived with Ghosts

Discuss the October 2013 book of the month "The Boy who Lived with Ghosts" by John Mitchell.
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Great review! I'll have to look more into it, I'm not quite sure if it's the kind of book I like to read. I'm not usually a fan of being frightened or crying while I read. But i does sound very interesting!
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I was drawn in by the title, but the review makes me want to read it even more. I'm fascinated with the paranormal.
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This is a review that makes an individual want to read this book. The supernatural interests many people and the boys past makes you wonder what is going on in this book! I want to read it.
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Intriguing title. Sounds like a good book, but probably not for me (a highschool student who is scared of the dark lol :lol: ). Also, thanks for the interesting and informative review.
I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.
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This sounds very interesting! Congrats to the author for a great review. I'm going to add this to my growing "must read" list.
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This sounds extremely interesting. After your review it's now a must read for me.
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I really liked the review and the book as well. The story is well written I would also rate it 4 out of 4 stars. It is an amazing book.
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A #memoir of #child #abuse and #survival normally don't read memoirs but definitely adding this to my TBR list. Congrats on being BOTD
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Post by Dolor »

The cover looks creepy and scaring but based on the review it's about John's juvenile experience.
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Ghosts? Nooooooooo! I'm a complete coward! Those things are not for me. I only think about it and I get goosebumps all over my body. So even though the author conveys the mind of a young boy I cannot read this book. Also, the topic of child-molestation is not a topic I like reading. Thanks for the review, though!
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Thanks for the review. The book seems amazing .I will read it
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Post by gali »

Wow, the true story of a man reliving his painful childhood, disturbing experiences, and ghostly encounters sounds too chilling for comfort. Not for me due to the heavy themes, but it does sound like a heart-breaking tale. Thank you for the review!
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A haunting and disturbing memoir of a boy who learned too early about alcoholism, mental illness and was tormented by his sister. Thanks for the detailed review. Not for the weak hearted.
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Seeing ghosts and being abused is a lot to go through for a child. Sounds like disturbing read. Thanks for the review!
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I dont think I can read this memoir. The themes going on in this book is heartbreaking and emotional. I don't think my heart strong enough to unfold story of John's life. Thanks for your insightful review.
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