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A Haunted History of Invisible Women
A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America's Ghosts | Leanna Renee Hieber, Andrea Janes
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From the notorious Lizzie Borden to the innumerable, haunted rooms of Sarah Winchester's mysterious mansion this offbeat, insightful, first-ever book of its kind explores the history behind America’s female ghosts, the stereotypes, myths, and paranormal tales that swirl around them, what their stories reveal about us—and why they haunt us . . . Sorrowful widows, vengeful jezebels, innocent maidens, wronged lovers, former slaves, even the occasional axe-murderess—America’s female ghosts differ widely in background, class, and circumstance. Yet one thing unites them: their ability to instill fascination and fear, long after their deaths. Here are the full stories behind some of the best-known among them, as well as the lesser-known—though no less powerful . . . Tales whispered in darkness often divulge more about the teller than the subject. America’s most famous female ghosts, from ‘Mrs. Spencer’ who haunted Joan Rivers’ New York apartment to Bridget Bishop, the first person executed during the Salem witchcraft trials, mirror each era’s fears and prejudices. Yet through urban legends and campfire stories, even ghosts like the nameless hard-working women lost in the infamous Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire —achieve a measure of power and agency in death, in ways unavailable to them as living women. Riveting for skeptics and believers alike, with humor, curiosity, and expertise, A Haunted History of Invisible Women offers a unique lens on the significant role these ghostly legends play both within the spook-seeking corners of our minds and in the consciousness of a nation. Afterword by Bram Stoker Award-winning author Linda D. Addison “An absolute must-buy for the spooky people of the world . . . utterly brilliant.” —Mallory O'Meara, bestselling author of The Lady from the Black Lagoon and Girly Drinks “If this book doesn’t leave with you a sense of wonder and a healthy dose of goosebumps, check your pulse—you may already be among the spirits.” --Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural
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BarkingMadRead
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The book con has a room filled with blow up chairs, baby pools, and tents filled with pillows and blankets. When you need some quiet time, this is where you can go! Such a great idea, we have been here twice.

willaful That is fantastic! Every such event should have a quiet room. 8mo
eeclayton @willaful Every event in general, if you ask me 🙂 8mo
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Very good.

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Scochrane26
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Took me a bit to get into this NF about women ghosts and feminism, but then I found it very interesting. The authors are ghost tour guides. They talk about certain ghosts and try to explain the real stories behind the rumors. They use these stories to discuss women‘s issues in history & now.

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MaleficentBookDragon
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In Lititz PA for the Chocolate Walk tomorrow and got some shopping done early. A witchy #bookhaul from the local bookstore.

vivastory 😂 😂 Excellent profile pic 1y
AlaMich What on earth is a chocolate walk?! It sounds amazing! 1y
LiteraryinLawrence Aaron‘s is the BEST! Enjoy the Chocolate Walk! 1y
BethM Those all look intriguing! 1y
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PathfinderNicole
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Didn‘t get a lot of reading done yesterday since it was my son‘s 11th birthday but was able to finish A Murderous Marriage earlier today so I can start this one while he‘s at orchestra! #Scarathlon2022 #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick