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The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren
The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren | Gerald Brittle
If you think ghosts are only responsible for hauntings, think again. The Demonologist reveals the grave religious process behind supernatural events and how it can happen to you. Used as a text in seminaries and classrooms, this is one book you can't put down. For over five decades Ed and Loraine Warren have been considered America's foremost experts on demonology and exorcism. With over 3,000 investigations to their credit, they reveal what actually breaks the peace in haunted houses. Expertly written by Gerald Daniel Brittle, a nonfiction writer with advanced degrees in literature and psychology specializing in mystical theology. Don't miss the Warrens in the new movie "The Conjuring."
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IndianBookworm
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I found this book through Litsy. And to say that it was actually scary to read is huge, especially coming from me. As far as I remember I haven't been scared while reading any book. It is very well written and gives a ton of insights into how everything works. I'd love to go into details but that'd be spoiling the book. Specific details of a number of cases by the Warrens were mind-blowing. Do share your thoughts/experience in comments
4/5🌟

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ReadingOver50
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This book goes through the history of the Warrens and how they got into demonology. It also goes into some detail with several of their more notable cases. I liked the parts where Ed and Lorraine were expressing their views, they came across as true believers. I know there is conversation about whether the cases in this book are hoaxes, but I believe that there is so much unexplained in the world. I thought this was a good book and recommend it.

Reggie I really liked this book. When they helped at the Citadel was fascinating. And I always tell people the story about the 3 kids upstairs and how the parents kept coming home to them being frightened. And on the interview of the parents they say they had given their daughter that book, how to conjure 25 lower level demons. Cause they thought it was all fun and games. 1y
IndianBookworm I downloaded it after reading your review @ReadingOver50 Here's hoping that I enjoy it too.🥰 1y
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vivastory
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Nancy trains to join the Warrens.

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MidnightBookGirl
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#LittensDressedInBlood Today's prompt is Paranormal Activity

This a TBR book, because I went with a friend to Lorraine Warren's house for an event where she talked about her and Ed's battles against demons and ghosts, and then we toured her basement full of items (including the original Annabelle doll, which is actually a Raggady Ann doll) and I got a signed copy of this book. I'll read it someday!
#Scarathlon #TeamSlaughter @clwojick

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Dancemom2020
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Amazing view into the paranormal

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Luulit
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If you think ghosts are only responsible for hauntings, think again. The Demonologist reveals the grave religious process behind supernatural events and how it can happen to you....

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veritysalter
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Mehso-so

I think enjoyment of this book depends on the readers belief in the supernatural. The book is heavily biased, as one would expect of a biography of the Warrens. I still do not believe, but I enjoyed finding out more about the lives of this extraordinary couple and the cases are they were involved with. A good read for fans of The Conjuring franchise.

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KrystleTheBookSlayer
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1) So I did absolutely nothing this weekend. I was lazy and tired, but I did make chili.
2) drinking coffee & not wanting to go to work. It's snowing & extremely windy & I just don't want to go out there. ❄😔
3) tagged, just finished last night.
4) food to make fish tacos.
5) I love all food, but maybe Asian?
@MinDea #HumpDayPost

JaclynW Snow! I see snow in our mountains but it hasn't made it's way down to me. Yet. 5y
KrystleTheBookSlayer @JaclynW I hate snow, but I think the snow we're getting should melt. I'm hoping for a relatively snow free October because I'm just not ready for winter yet. 😬❄ 5y
JaclynW @KrystleTheBookSlayer I'm not ready for Winter either! I would like to enjoy an Autumn first. 😉 5y
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KrystleTheBookSlayer
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This was somewhere between a so-so & a pick rating. I'm always skeptical of these types of books, which of course doesn't help with my rating. There were also some dull parts that somehow read like a boring textbook about demonic activity. What I did find really interesting were when the Warren's looked back at prior cases, such as Amityville, Enfield, the Annabelle doll, the story that inspired the Conjuring film, & the possession stories.

Reggie I was in shock when they asked the family if they dabbled in the occult and they said we bought her a book called How to conjure 25 lower level demons!!! For Christmas. Lol what were they thinking. 5y
KrystleTheBookSlayer @Reggie agreed, I kept thinking "where are these people even shopping at?" and "how is that remotely an appropriate gift for a child on Christmas?" I'm placing most of the blame on the parents for that one! ? 5y
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TorieStorieS
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Mehso-so

This marks my second #SpookyListen of the season so far! It‘s a bit light on details- and seems to only use the Warrens themselves as a resource... but it does deliver some goosebump-inducing chills- perfect for #AudioColoring and #AudioDecorating

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KrystleTheBookSlayer
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Starting this one. I'm not necessarily a disbeliever, but I'm certainly skeptical when it comes to tales of the supernatural when promoted as true. That being said, I do find Ed & Lorraine Warren to be fascinating, especially when so many people praise the Warren's for helping with their demonic problems. Although I'm expecting a lot of religious overtones, I think this is a perfect listen for October.

Reggie I don‘t think this book is very pushy where religion is concerned but the back half of it creeped me out because it is all based on true events. Like a couple of weeks ago a girl got a Quija pillow on Litsy and I almost messaged her she should burn it. Just because of this book. Lol, I hope you enjoy it. 6y
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posierope
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🐱 The Evil Dead and all of the sequels!
🐱 Do we have Hallowe'en specific sweets in the UK? All of them!
🐱 Tagged! Gives me the shivers!
🐱 Pumpkins
🐱 Always yay to supernatural AND witches
🐱 I already have a scary pet sidekick. My resident black house-cloud and familiar, Scully. She can come to Hogwarts with me.

#ThisIsHalloween @JoScho #CatsofLitsy

JoScho Love that kitty! 6y
rather_be_reading have u checked out my #HocusPocusSwap ? 🎃 6y
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SavannahtheSith
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I can honestly say this book scared me. But a very interesting read.

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FantasyChick
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Mehso-so

Finished this one last night so I'm counting it towards my #MarchReads ? I really enjoyed the stories of Ed and Lorraine's cases but I found a lot of the book read a little too textbook for me. It was still really interesting to read about some of the things they have done and witnessed. I think a little less "lecture" and less repetiveness would have made the book a bit easier to read. Worth giving it a shot though.

Lova I agree. I never finished it. Maybe I‘ll try again. 6y
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FantasyChick
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This picture actually sums up my weekend pretty nicely, although I'm almost caught up on This is Us now. Long weekends are for nachos, binge-watching and Panda Jammies 😄 seriously, they are ridiculously comfy and fuzzy so they are only coming off long enough to get washed 🐼

I'll also be reading....going to finish my #currentread and hopefully one more before the end of the month!!!

#friyayintro @jesshowbooks

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FantasyChick
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In the mood for something a bit different tonight 👻😱
#ghosts #bedtimereads #truestory

Victoriahoperose This was a really great book. Super creepy and informative. Hope you like it! 6y
AprilMae I loved this book! I'm a big fan of their work and also own a few more books about them. 6y
FantasyChick @Victoriahoperose I am really enjoying it so far! I love them 🤗 6y
FantasyChick This is my first book about them @AprilMaesBookHabit and I'm loving it! I've seen all the movies and some documentaries on them so i think I'll keep looking for more books when I'm done this. It's fascinating and creepy 😊 6y
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Victoriahoperose
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What a great way to start off the fall season! This book really was more informative than anything else. They used specific examples of the Warrens‘ cases and popular cases that are well known to illustrate the validity of their research. I found this to be terrifying, but also interesting to learn about. I‘m even more of a believer in the spiritual world now.

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lizmari
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Lots of different cases of The Warrens are reflected on. Not too scary, but there were a few parts where I had to sleep with the lights on!

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Ammar25
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35% into the book
Nothing is happening
Nothing major is described
The Conjuring along with Annabelle were the only cases in details
A lot of reputation in the narrative and nothing about the lives of the Warrens
I had to DNF

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Ammar25

30% in and I hope this book picks up a bit. A lot of repeated ideas and narratives. So far only Annabelle and the Amytiville horror are described in bit of details. Now into the Conjuring chapter.

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flyfarther79
Mehso-so

Based on the reviews & blurbs I've read, I thought this book would be scarier than it was. The author only went into detail on two cases The Warrens dealt with & glossed over some others. I was hoping it would be like the courses or talks The Warrens gave; I think that would've made the book more interesting.

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flyfarther79
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Still reading The Demonologist. I know it's too late in the day for iced coffee but I'm still dragging so I need it. #24in48

WordWaller 👌iced coffee 8y
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flyfarther79
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I'm late in starting #24in48 thanks to a Disneyland "hangover." I'm about 100 pages into The Demonologist. It's not as scary as I thought it would be. I suspect I had it built up in my head because of the reviews!

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flyfarther79
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My stack for #24in48. I'm about 20 pages into The Demonologist. I'm kinda scared to read it. I also have some ebooks to read.

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RachelWeber
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I am excited about this. All I need now is for the power to go out.

Sue I need this in my life. 8y
Trina_L Ohhhh!!! Added to my stack! 8y
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