Unspeakable by Jessica Willis Fisher is a heartbreaking memoir that explores religious trauma, abuse, and survival. At times, it is difficult to digest — but it is absolutely worth the read. Because Jessica narrates the audiobook herself, I highly recommend listening to it in that format if possible. Hearing her gentle voice tell her own story — and sing her lyrics — creates a profound sense of intimacy, camaraderie, and understanding. The ...
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Book Review: Satan’s Harvest by Robert David Chase | Victim Blaming in Paranormal Narratives
Satan’s Harvest is book #6 in the Ed and Lorraine Warren series, and the fourth one I’ve read. I’ve had some trouble tracking down a couple of the earlier titles (yes, I am glaring directly at my library for this), but honestly—that frustration pales in comparison to the reaction this book inspired. I’m just going to say it outright: writing this review may very well be the literary equivalent of setting fire to any chance of being accepted as ...
Book Review: Werewolf by Robert David Chase | Jacob Black Not Included
Werewolf by Robert David Chase is the fifth installment in the Ed and Lorraine Warren series. It’s the third book I’ve read so far, and honestly? At this point, every story involving them somehow circles back to extremely mentally ill people being turned into paranormal spectacles. Werewolf is no different. While it’s credited to the Warrens, the Ramseys, and coauthor Robert David Chase, no matter how many people were involved, the narrative ...
Book Review: In a Dark Place by Ray Garton | Whassamatter with the Snedeker Family?
Whassamatter with the Snedeker fam? Honestly… I can’t say for sure. My initial thought is addiction and mental illness, because the way this family is written in the book is not a great look. But truly, whassamatter with the author for using words like “whassamatter,” “hummum,” and “whum” and pretending they’re real? I hate feeling like a Karen in a book review—I really do. I try not to make things personal.But seriously… whassamatter with all ...
Book Review: Haunted Minnesota by Hugh E. Bishop | A Paranormal Road Trip Without Directions
I have to admit, I really didn’t enjoy this book. I recently relocated to the great state of Minnesota, and I was excited to dive into its haunted history and learn about the things that go bump in the night. Unfortunately, Haunted Minnesota didn’t quite deliver the spooky experience I'd hoped for. Structure and Organization: What’s Missing One of my main frustrations with Haunted Minnesota was the lack of organization. There’s no real ...
