Lily Dale: The Town That Talks to the Dead (Plus)

ISBN: 0061153745

Author: Wicker, Christine

Condition: New

In Lily Dale, New York, the dead dont die. Instead, they flit among the elms and stroll along the streets. According to spiritualists who have ruled this community for five generations, the spirits never go away-and they stay anything but quiet. Every summer twenty thousand guests come to consult the towns mediums in hopes of communicating with dead relatives or catching a glimpse of the future. Weaving past with present, the living with the dead, award-winning journalist and bestselling author Christine Wicker investigates the longings for love and connection that draw visitors to "the Dale," introducing us to a colorful cast of characters along the way-including such famous visitors as Susan B. Anthony, Harry Houdini, and Mae West. Laugh-out-loud funny at times, this honest portrayal shows us that ultimately it doesnt matter what we believe; it is belief itself that can transform us all.