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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I wish there was a more detailed plot summary but I'm thankful for the warnings on the content. I really like the font of the book title on the cover.
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It may be an interesting book but I dont believe it to be for the weak hearted.
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This sounds like an interesting book with a young child perspective.
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seems a great story but I hope the ghosts are not really ghosts
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I don't really read many memoirs, but this story does sound very interesting. I didn't realize there was actually a paranormal element. That's interesting. In all, it does sound like a very poignant read. Thanks for your insight.
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'the boy who lived with ghost' is a scary and fearsome book, a boy who is dangeriously exposed and abuse, but one thing i like about the book is it appears so real, non fiction and puts every reader at suspense until you read from cover to cover, a genius write up. kudoos john (BOTD)
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The boy who Lived with Ghosts sound weird at first not until i read through. It's should a novel recommended for high school pupils. It worth it.
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Not really a ghost person, but the book sounds very interesting.
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Thanks for the interesting review. I'm a fan of paranormal novels but I don't know if this book will really meet my expectations on the paranormal level.
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It sounds like an interesting story plot but I think I will pass, given the reference to child abuse. Thanks for the review.

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It sounds like an interesting story plot but I think I will pass, given the reference to child abuse. Thanks for the review.
Interested in books that help one's spirit move beyond the ordinary.
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I don't think this book is for me. I know these are real issues but anything that deals with molestation or abuse makes me sick to my stomach. Plus I'm not a fan of crying.
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I like the way the story is told. The boy of five manifests the teachings, the moral lessons imparted by his elders, mostly form his grandmother. It is humorous, a kind that is witty, with satire and irony. The innocent views of the boy contrast with the views of the adults, in a witty and funny way, you would laugh at the truth being conveyed. But truths they still are. This also shows how the mind of the young could be impressed by the circumstances during their rearing periods, and affected by the atrocities of older siblings. There are lots to be gleaned even from just the short sampling. A nice and enjoyable read, I surmise. Thanks for the analytical review.
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Post by Vandrum »

Thanks for the review, ghost stories not my cup of tea.
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Post by lindamoffitt02 »

Thanks for sharing your review. This book does sound excellent. I Love Emotional Reads. I can handle the Serious Themes and believe I will love it.
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Well I can already tell you I probably won't read it if it has chilly paranormal scenes. I already struggle with those and don't need to put more in my head. Thanks anyways though.
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