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Life with the Afterlife by Amy Bruni Published by Grand Central Publishing on October 27, 2020
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
Fans of Amy Bruni know her as the co-star of Kindred Spirits and a member of the team from Ghost Hunters, two of the most renowned paranormal television series. Her history of the paranormal, however, extends back to her childhood years. Living in a home that was haunted, Amy treated spirits she saw no differently than she would a living person. Rather than fearing them, she wanted to learn more about them. This lead directly to her eventually giving up a full-time job to pursue her passion: to understand the dead that has not yet departed.
It’s no secret that I’m quite obsessed with paranormal television series, so when I was pitched Amy’s book for review, I squealed. No, seriously. I squealed.
I’ve long been a fan of Ghost Hunters and then Kindred Spirits. Unlike other paranormal series, the teams that make up these two genuinely care about their clients, living or dead. They don’t put on a ridiculous display of taunting or using questionable methods to get the results (and the ratings). Instead, they do an exceptional amount of research in their investigation. Additionally, their intent isn’t to prove that there are spirits, but instead provide assistance to their clients, whether or not a haunting exists.
In Life with the Afterlife, Bruni provides a history of her fascination with spirits and what led her to be a part of the Ghost Hunter family. The paranormal is a passion for Bruni that goes beyond “hunting;” she also owns a company called Strange Escapes which offers paranormal excursions to some of America’s most notoriously haunted destinations.
This title is a great read for any fan of the paranormal. Amy uses her own experiences to shed a light on the wide range of paranormal investigation methods currently in practice. Most importantly, however, she shares the importance of relying upon one’s own feelings and senses rather than relying on extensive technology. It’s written in a style that can be read by all ages, so it’s quite perfect for both the budding young paranormal enthusiast as well as someone well-versed in the practice.
All in all, quite the fun and enlightening read. Highly recommended.
