
Title | : | Shuffled Off (A Ghost's Memoir Book 1) |
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ISBN | : | - |
Language | : | English |
Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
Number of Pages | : | 316 |
Publication | : | First published October 2, 2011 |
Death comes for us all, but when JJ Lynch dies, it's one hell of a wakeup call. He's forced out of the rut of his going-nowhere meat-life and must embrace his new after-life. With a gallows sense of humor, JJ fights his way through the five stages of grief on a journey you will never forget.
Along the way he has to confront the bardo (his own personal hell) and delicately tie up his loose ends. If he's not careful, one of his loved ones will die.
Life is not easy, even when you're a ghost.
Using technology developed at the University of Arizona, JJ communicates from beyond the veil to tell his mind-bending story of life beyond death in his own words.
Shuffled Off (A Ghost's Memoir Book 1) Reviews
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I was spellbound by, 'Shuffled Off: A Ghost's Memoir'! It was a very fast read. The reader is transported to the spirit world in a totally unique way. I found the story to be so believable.. It makes one "want to believe" that it's true. I loved how JJ deals with the living beings as "meat". It just cracked me up. This story is not a scary tale.. Personally, I would recommend it to anyone dealing with a recent death of a close loved one. Hopefully.. the loved one is not 'Bardo brained'! lol.
Now that I've discovered this series.. I find myself utterly compelled to purchase the next two books in the series. I cannot wait to see what happens to JJ now that he has learned to deal with his own passing. I found it so interesting to have a ghost experiencing the same stages of grief as the living. JJ's total anger at the man who caused his death in a car wreck and wanting revenge. One totally gets it. The first half of the book is about JJ dealing with his own death and how he learns to communicate his all consuming anger at the couple who were involved in JJ's death.
A very unique perspective of the other side! I totally recommend, Shuffled Off (A Ghost's Memoir Book 1) by Robert J. McCarter!! (no relation). One truly hopes that the author has captured what is happening on the other side of the curtain. -
Was a really enjoyable read. Thanks for picking me for the goodreads first read giveaway. From the first page to the last i amazed. The veiw of his death that wasn't a death at all. The characters were so memorable and compelling. I would recommend this book to anyone. You definetly won't go wrong with this page turner. I can't wait to read what else he has to offer. The writing was remarkable. It was a easy book to fly through.
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I loved this book. I wanted to read it the moment I saw the word ghost.
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What a hoot! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Transitioning to the afterlife from the point of view of the ghost.
He writes using a high-tech system that works on electromagnetic energy, but the story is really about coping with grief and changes outside your control, and making things right in your life. In contrast to the true story Kitty Cornered that I just read, this story is not whiny in the least, even though it is also a self-examination, albeit fiction.
I highly recommend this book!
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Very good book
One of the best books I've read in a long time. At first I thought the topic might be a little heavy, but as I read, I became engrossed in JJ's world. Can't wait to read the second book. -
WHAT an excellent book!! I can't believe I've had this little gem on my book shelf for almost two years and overlooked it. When I finally found it again, while looking for something to read to fit the Hallowe'en season, I devoured it in almost one day.
Very well written with well rounded characters, its a can't-put-down book because you want to know what will happen next. It's funny, heart warming, heart breaking and sometimes fun, but not really what could be called "dark". This is what those who are grieving the loss of a loved one wish they could have with the loved one; a communication from the other side.
If you like ghost stories, this one is absolutely for you. I can't wait to read the next one!!
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Captivating first story
Shuffled Off - the first book in A Ghost's Memoir series - had me drawn in from the first page. As a fan of ghost/paranormal stories, this one kept my interest all the way through. The premise of the ghost communication was a little different but well thought out, in that it made the possibilty of ghosts communicating using physics almost believable! -
I found "Shuffled Off" a very entertaining book. This puts all of our human fears about death into perspective. I read the book in one session as I could not put it down. Will be reading more! Thank you.
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I enjoyed this book that explores the topic of what happens to you after you die. JJ’s character was well-developed and very likable. The plot moved along nicely and kept me interested in finding out what happened next. Good read!
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Loved the story line and the way it played out. Getting ready to start the next in the series. I find the take on the afterlife intriguing.
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Very enjoyable and if you’ve had unique experiences, this book is relatable as well. I can’t wait to read book 2.
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I liked it as a light read....
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* Read for the '2019 PopSugar Reading Challenge' task: A ghost story
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Interesting concept and wonderfully written!