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Haunted: The Incredible True Story of a Canadian Family's Experience Living in a Haunted House | 
 enlarge | Author: Dorah L. Williams
Publisher: Hounslow Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  49 reviews
Sales Rank: 63836
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 190
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 6 x 0.6
ISBN: 1550023780
Dewey Decimal Number: 130
EAN: 9781550023787
ASIN: 1550023780
Publication Date: April 1, 2002
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It was an irrational decision. Despite having just moved into a beautiful new house, the Williams family gave in to an odd, overwhelming desire to purchase and move into a Victorian home they had come upon by chance. They were curious, of course, as to why the house had, in the past, had such a high vacancy rate - no one ever seemed to live in it for a long period of time. But that curiosity didn't last long, because shortly after moving in, strange things began to happen. It became abundantly clear that the home's past owners had all had a reason for leaving: fear. The Williams' new home was haunted. At first, the family tried telling themselves there were logical explanations for the strange things they all were witnessing. But before long they came to accept the fact that they were sharing their home with ghosts. Haunted is the Williams family's story from the point of view of the mother, Dorah. Through her chilling reminiscences, we witness the all-too-real goings-on in the house. And we join the family as they seek a way to bring an end to the paranormal events that were occurring with ever more frequency and intensity, and learn why the events began in the first place.
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 Excellent True Story of a Haunted Victorian! November 15, 2008
As a person who has had the unfortunate history of living in a few haunted houses, I was eager to read this book based on all the great reviews. My expectations weren't met - but were exceeded by this book!
It was very well-written and easy to follow. I picked it up at 7 pm and sat it down at 9 pm - finished! The next morning I gave it to my 11-year old daughter to read and she did the same. (Only it took her a little longer to read - still she didn't put the book down until it was finished).
This story is very believable. Nothing over-the-top about it, in my opinion. Anyone who thinks so hasn't many books on hauntings, as many really hard to believe. This, in my opinion, was believable.
And it had a great ending. Highly recommended!
 A little stretched October 12, 2008
OK, maybe it's all true, but everything seemed a little exagerated or maybe a little bit out of perspective. If some of the things the author said happened,I believe she'd have been out of there, family in tow. Being drawn to a house??? Aren't we all? Haunted or not. Good weekend read if you like this kind of stuff, but I'm skeptical that time hasn't changed some "memories" here to a little warped out of shape.
scary August 29, 2008
This s a book I will read and read again. I grew up in a haunted house and can share the author's worry and wondering if people may think you are alittle crazy. I just don't know how she could stand to be alone in the house but I truly believe her and her writing is very simple and more like the author is with you and sharing her story.
 Good read, not great January 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I enjoyed reading it, but if you're looking for something to run chills up your spine, this ain't it. Not very scary and almost monotonus.
Finally....a GREAT haunted house story! December 5, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I love a good true haunted house story and read many books that detail the author's personal experience. This is by far one of the best! Told matter of factly but with personal insight and empathy for these earthbound spirits. I could totally relate to Dorah as her responses to most of her experiences were exactly what mine would have been - fascination instead of terror, humor instead of irritation, research instead of assumption. Their case is understandably difficult to find "answers" for due to the age of their house and it's numerous occupants over the years but in the end I think that's what makes this story so interesting. A terrific read - I highly recommend it!
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