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Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death through the Paranormal
From paranormal investigator and host of Kindred Spirits Adam Berry comes Goodbye Hello , which blends supernatural and psychological research to explore the paranormal and afterlife to try and help answer big questions about the end.
Death affects us all—not just at the end of our lives, but every day. And yet, it’s one of the most feared and misunderstood things we face. But what if there was a way to know more and use that knowledge to inform our daily lives? The first of its kind, Goodbye Hello blends supernatural research with psychology to explore death and grief. Written by paranormal investigator and star of Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters Adam Berry, this book will not only entertain but offer comfort to those struggling to come to terms with loss, grief, and the end of life.
Goodbye Hello answers questions such Why do spirits linger around in this world? Is there a “light” at the end of the tunnel? Can you connect with spirits in your dreams? How do you prepare for what’s next? Featuring incredible stories of real people who connected with the spirits of loved ones as well as interviews with paranormal experts Amy Bruni, Chip Coffey, and many more, Goodbye Hello helps you understand where you go after this life and why some stick around. Whether you want to believe in the afterlife, don’t believe in it at all, or just want to come to your own conclusions, Goodbye Hello is the ultimate paranormal guide for you.
Death affects us all—not just at the end of our lives, but every day. And yet, it’s one of the most feared and misunderstood things we face. But what if there was a way to know more and use that knowledge to inform our daily lives? The first of its kind, Goodbye Hello blends supernatural research with psychology to explore death and grief. Written by paranormal investigator and star of Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters Adam Berry, this book will not only entertain but offer comfort to those struggling to come to terms with loss, grief, and the end of life.
Goodbye Hello answers questions such Why do spirits linger around in this world? Is there a “light” at the end of the tunnel? Can you connect with spirits in your dreams? How do you prepare for what’s next? Featuring incredible stories of real people who connected with the spirits of loved ones as well as interviews with paranormal experts Amy Bruni, Chip Coffey, and many more, Goodbye Hello helps you understand where you go after this life and why some stick around. Whether you want to believe in the afterlife, don’t believe in it at all, or just want to come to your own conclusions, Goodbye Hello is the ultimate paranormal guide for you.
224 pages, Hardcover
Published September 26, 2023
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November 9, 2023
I didn’t feel like this had anything much to do with “processing grief” but was more a memoir about the author’s TV show, which I’ve never watched. I’m thinking it’s for super-fans only, because I didn’t care about the show and really wanted more in-depth stories about specific experiences he’d had.
August 6, 2023
My brother and maternal grandfather both have had paranormal experiences in the past. About 15 years ago I had some unexplained phenomena involving light and sound toys going off by themselves. My brother is a big fan of the tv shows "Ghost Hunters" and spinoff "Kindred Spirits" and influenced me to watch them too. Adam Berry who authored this, his first book, stars in "Kindred Spirits" along with fellow paranormal researcher Amy Bruni. They met while working on "Ghost Hunters".
This was an easy, quick read and started off with a bang with Adam's first mind-blowing paranormal experience at Gettysburg. He takes you through the circumstances that led him to apply to a contest on "Ghost Hunters" which parlayed into creating his own show "Kindred Spirits". He describes many of their best paranormal cases from these shows, supplying extra details that didn't make it into the televised version. Adam and his paranormal partner Amy not only document evidence of a haunting, but also try to help these entities find peace.
There are also fascinating accounts from people who died for a few minutes, sharing their experiences and how this impacted their current lives. Experts in the field such as celebrity clairvoyant medium Tyler Henry also grace this book. This was quite a compelling read.
Thank you to the publisher Regalo Press for providing an advance reader copy via NetGalley.
October 10, 2023
Full disclosure on this one: I have been friends with Adam for many years, and he is one of my favorite people. Even with this bias, I'm going to be honest with you: this book was such a smooth read. He did a beautiful job. Adam's writing is so conversational and warm, and his passion comes through effortlessly. It's like having a close conversation with someone who's telling you their most amazing experiences, perhaps while leaning forward over a table in the corner of a small room.
Adam approaches the paranormal with respect and reverence, and this book is full of stories that are so comforting and interesting. My favorite thing about it, though, is that while theories and compelling evidence are presented, he doesn't try to convince you to believe one way or the other when it comes to ghosts. He tells you about his experiences and lets you draw your own conclusions. Your opinions are respected, whether you agree that ghosts are real or not. (But the stories in this book are so intriguing that personally, I was a believer before and I'm even more so a believer now.) He also attempts to answer specific questions that people have asked him over the years to the best of his ability, but he's honest: There are no definite, concrete answers out there. This book is actually great for believers and skeptics alike, (though having an open mind is always a good thing.)
Be prepared for some emotional, touching moments. And this is coming from someone with a self-proclaimed heart of ice. I may have shed a tear or two reading this, but I will deny it if you ask! Amazing book, Adam! I'm so impressed with this, and I absolutely caught all of those RENT references. <3
Adam approaches the paranormal with respect and reverence, and this book is full of stories that are so comforting and interesting. My favorite thing about it, though, is that while theories and compelling evidence are presented, he doesn't try to convince you to believe one way or the other when it comes to ghosts. He tells you about his experiences and lets you draw your own conclusions. Your opinions are respected, whether you agree that ghosts are real or not. (But the stories in this book are so intriguing that personally, I was a believer before and I'm even more so a believer now.) He also attempts to answer specific questions that people have asked him over the years to the best of his ability, but he's honest: There are no definite, concrete answers out there. This book is actually great for believers and skeptics alike, (though having an open mind is always a good thing.)
Be prepared for some emotional, touching moments. And this is coming from someone with a self-proclaimed heart of ice. I may have shed a tear or two reading this, but I will deny it if you ask! Amazing book, Adam! I'm so impressed with this, and I absolutely caught all of those RENT references. <3
January 7, 2025
While reading this I watched several episodes of the television show "Kindred Spirits". I thought it was alright, but as I get older I get more skeptical and while I LOVE learning about the paranormal I also sometimes have a hard time taking it seriously. That was a lot of my thoughts while reading this. It could be fascinating at times, and learning about the afterlife from the perspective of a "ghost hunter" did feel like it added something fresh and new. However, to me the most interesting parts were those that detailed episodes from the tv show, and specific haunts, and I found I could get all the same and more from just watching the show ...
Reading notes along the way...
"Definitely an afterlife. More to come after we die." Interesting perspective. I like reading from a ghost hunter on this subject.
Sometimes ghost hunters just seem so disrespectful to me. Like, ohhh, you got a knock to happen "on command" ...cooooOoollll.
25% it's gotten more interesting now giving details on different ghost hunts and the specific spirits.
31% okay way too much about the Bible. I could not care less what the Bible says.
41% I just watched an episode of the show. It was okay, but did not blow me away.I'm also.Feeling like by this time, in the book that the most interesting parts are when they're telling the specific stories of ghosts.However, I could get that same experience and more clear by just watching the television show.So I don't see a huge benefit in reading this or recommending it
49%, making me think a lot about death and the afterlife and loss. The part about we manifest our own afterlife scared me. That's a scary thought. Made me feel scared about Wendy.
73% some very interesting concepts here and theories about the afterlife and paranormal. Especially the section on near death experiences.
80% This can sometimes be very triggering if you are currently going through grief. But also, at times, a bit comforting too and maybe even helpful to process.
I watched several episodes of the show Kindred Spirits and it wasn't my favorite ghost show I've ever seen but overall I liked Amy and Adam for the most part because they seemed respectful of what they were doing.
95% some of these stories at this point... I just want it to be over 😕 so much about God and religion. I get this is about the afterlife, so duh, people are gonna bring it up, but I'm just NOT in the mood rn
Reading notes along the way...
"Definitely an afterlife. More to come after we die." Interesting perspective. I like reading from a ghost hunter on this subject.
Sometimes ghost hunters just seem so disrespectful to me. Like, ohhh, you got a knock to happen "on command" ...cooooOoollll.
25% it's gotten more interesting now giving details on different ghost hunts and the specific spirits.
31% okay way too much about the Bible. I could not care less what the Bible says.
41% I just watched an episode of the show. It was okay, but did not blow me away.I'm also.Feeling like by this time, in the book that the most interesting parts are when they're telling the specific stories of ghosts.However, I could get that same experience and more clear by just watching the television show.So I don't see a huge benefit in reading this or recommending it
49%, making me think a lot about death and the afterlife and loss. The part about we manifest our own afterlife scared me. That's a scary thought. Made me feel scared about Wendy.
73% some very interesting concepts here and theories about the afterlife and paranormal. Especially the section on near death experiences.
80% This can sometimes be very triggering if you are currently going through grief. But also, at times, a bit comforting too and maybe even helpful to process.
I watched several episodes of the show Kindred Spirits and it wasn't my favorite ghost show I've ever seen but overall I liked Amy and Adam for the most part because they seemed respectful of what they were doing.
95% some of these stories at this point... I just want it to be over 😕 so much about God and religion. I get this is about the afterlife, so duh, people are gonna bring it up, but I'm just NOT in the mood rn
October 29, 2024
October pick for The Morbidly Curious Book Club
I will echo the sentiments of fellow reviewers and friends from book club: reading this book truly felt like sitting down with an old friend over coffee.
As someone who has always been fascinated by the paranormal and the possibilities of what lies beyond, I loved reading Adam's thoughtful and respectful approach. Going in, I was aware that this would be a memoir—especially after reading Amy Bruni's book last year, which shares a similar style. ( I think both of these books work together beautifully and offer insight to both of their journeys, together and separate!) If you enjoyed this one, I would recommend checking out Amy's book- "Life with the afterlife"
I wonder if people knew going into this book that it would be a memoir and less of a traditional"guide" if they would have connected with it more.
Goodbye Hello is beautifully written and so much more than "ghost stories". It delves into life, loss, fear, and death, which we all shy away from, but it's delivered with grace. It makes you stop and think, and maybe even shift your perspective a little bit.
I will echo the sentiments of fellow reviewers and friends from book club: reading this book truly felt like sitting down with an old friend over coffee.
As someone who has always been fascinated by the paranormal and the possibilities of what lies beyond, I loved reading Adam's thoughtful and respectful approach. Going in, I was aware that this would be a memoir—especially after reading Amy Bruni's book last year, which shares a similar style. ( I think both of these books work together beautifully and offer insight to both of their journeys, together and separate!) If you enjoyed this one, I would recommend checking out Amy's book- "Life with the afterlife"
I wonder if people knew going into this book that it would be a memoir and less of a traditional"guide" if they would have connected with it more.
Goodbye Hello is beautifully written and so much more than "ghost stories". It delves into life, loss, fear, and death, which we all shy away from, but it's delivered with grace. It makes you stop and think, and maybe even shift your perspective a little bit.
October 20, 2024
I wish that the author would’ve spend more time with the history of some of the ghosts but I still really enjoyed the read. Chapter 11 ended me 😭
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October 7, 2024I wanted to finish this book because it's for a book club, but I can't. I don't know the author, never seen the show and never will, so I don't care.
October 4, 2024
This book just wasn’t for me. I read it for a nonfiction book club and I’m just not the target audience. The audiobook was well narrated but it’s obvious the author is an entertainer which cheapened the ideas.
It could probably be beneficial to others but it’s just not for me.
It could probably be beneficial to others but it’s just not for me.
September 26, 2024
Ever read a sensationalist book on the paranormal written by a man with all the personality of buttered toast that was so boring and bland you had an existential crisis and started reading christain apologetics?
Do you want to?
Some feel good moments, otherwise about as much of a tell all as a PB&J recipe.
Extentential crisis, 12 hour long disassociation session questioning every choice i ever made and resulting 6 month plan to deep dive and deconstruct, 10/10
"Ghost dog gave me superpowers, so now I moonlight as an unliscenced ghost therapist." 0/10
Do you want to?
Some feel good moments, otherwise about as much of a tell all as a PB&J recipe.
Extentential crisis, 12 hour long disassociation session questioning every choice i ever made and resulting 6 month plan to deep dive and deconstruct, 10/10
"Ghost dog gave me superpowers, so now I moonlight as an unliscenced ghost therapist." 0/10
August 31, 2023
A absolutely adore Adam Berry and this book felt like he was next to me having a discussion. I connected in so many ways to his discussions about how western Christianity has influenced ghost hunting so much and maybe not allowed us to tap into the energy all around us. I want more Adam! ;)
October 9, 2024
I really enjoyed listening to this! I’ve been a fan of Ghost Hunters and Kindred Spirits and I really like Amy and Adam together. Getting to hear his motivation for paranormal research was really inspiring.
I definitely cried when he spoke about the death of his dog, his first baby, a chihuahua who lived to be 17😭. But, I also really appreciated his last message of having hope. In today’s day and age when the only things that are certain are death and taxes, retaining hope has been so tough. But, Adam Berry somehow helped me realize that not all is lost on having to ‘live’.
I definitely cried when he spoke about the death of his dog, his first baby, a chihuahua who lived to be 17😭. But, I also really appreciated his last message of having hope. In today’s day and age when the only things that are certain are death and taxes, retaining hope has been so tough. But, Adam Berry somehow helped me realize that not all is lost on having to ‘live’.
October 21, 2024
I will say listening to this on audiobook read by the author was like watching a tv series. I will say that I wish I heard this book before my son saw a ghost because that advice on how to deal with them would have been helpful.
October 20, 2024
"Goodbye Hello" by Adam Berry fell short of its promise for me, delivering a memoir that felt more focused on his experiences in the ghost hunting television world than on the deeper themes of grief and loss. The title suggests an exploration of the paranormal's role in processing emotions, but Berry does not address this until the final three chapters of the book, making it ultimately feel more like a personal narrative than an insightful reflection.
October 5, 2024
This was the October pick for the Morbidly Curious Bookclub and I enjoyed it. This is not something I would normally read. The book is super well-written and such an easy read. Berry’s perspective on the paranormal completely changed how I think about it. He comes across as such a genuine and caring person, really wanting to help those who have passed on. I found it fascinating how he explains his process of reaching out to them, and he does it all with such calmness. It feels like he just wants everyone to find peace. Honestly, I feel like we could be friends—he seems like someone who truly cares. Definitely recommend giving this book a read if you want something different or if you’re into the paranormal.
October 4, 2024
What can I say that hasn't been said before in the comments. I was expecting something totally different. This book felt more like a memoir instead of anything else. I'm not sure how someone could process grief and/or understand death with this book.
September 9, 2023
A deeply intuitive and heartfelt look at understanding death and processing grief through the lens of the paranormal. Adam Berry shares his life experiences and invites you into the inner sanctum of the things he has seen, heard, felt, and dreamt.
Berry walks us down the road of understanding that death is a part of life. Also how the paranormal can help us cope and possibly come to a better understanding of what might be next after we go beyond the veil. He also delves into the differing perspectives that people have on death.
While this is a very heavy subject, the book is written in a way that wraps you into its arms as we wind our way through Berry's experiences and the experiences of others. It is deeply intriguing, inspiring, comforting, and at times heartbreaking. Several parts of this book moved me to tears, especially the part about when his dog Maria passed.
I cannot recommend this book enough. We all experience death in our lives and sometimes when we feel the most hopeless it's a comfort to find some rays of light. This book brings those rays of light.
Berry walks us down the road of understanding that death is a part of life. Also how the paranormal can help us cope and possibly come to a better understanding of what might be next after we go beyond the veil. He also delves into the differing perspectives that people have on death.
While this is a very heavy subject, the book is written in a way that wraps you into its arms as we wind our way through Berry's experiences and the experiences of others. It is deeply intriguing, inspiring, comforting, and at times heartbreaking. Several parts of this book moved me to tears, especially the part about when his dog Maria passed.
I cannot recommend this book enough. We all experience death in our lives and sometimes when we feel the most hopeless it's a comfort to find some rays of light. This book brings those rays of light.
September 21, 2023
4.5/5 Stars
I received an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
Adam Berry truly gives us an unique perspective on how the paranormal can be used as a tool for processing grief, offering comfort and even advice or direction to those who seek. By humanizing the spirits that we encounter, not only are we able to get more reliable answers, we are able to help that spirit. As Adam says, they are also human, just in a different form. They have needs and wants but do not always have the means to act on them. Many times these encounters can be frightening, but most of the time it is harmless though the spirit could not get anyone's attention. We do not know enough about the afterlife to know how much energy or effort spirits have to put in to get our attention, and if we put ourselves in their shoes, it would be incredibly frustrating. I love how Adam is able to weave the bible into this book and put it into perspective with our beliefs on the paranormal. If gives a whole new view to scriptures that many of us grew up learning. This entire book was so compelling and thought provoking. I even learned ways that I have used this to cope with my grief and didn't even realize it. Absolute must read!
I have been dealing with the loss of my Grandfather for almost three years now, it has been one of the hardest seasons of my life. I have had many signs in the form of Eagles, that I just *KNOW* is him. One of the most distinct experiences I have had and continue to have from time to time, is one night not long after he passed. I have terrible night terrors and I woke in absolute panic. When I looked up he was standing in the doorway, as his younger self (which I have pictures of on my wall) smiling at me and telling me I was safe and everything was okay. He ensured I felt protected and I was able to relax and sleep knowing that he would never let anything happen to me. I have since found out via a medium friend that he has become one of my Guardian angels and is often checking on me. I always feel his presence when times are hard or I just need that bit of encouragement.
Thank you Netgalley and Publisher, it was an honor to read this book.
I received an ARC of this book in return for an honest review.
Adam Berry truly gives us an unique perspective on how the paranormal can be used as a tool for processing grief, offering comfort and even advice or direction to those who seek. By humanizing the spirits that we encounter, not only are we able to get more reliable answers, we are able to help that spirit. As Adam says, they are also human, just in a different form. They have needs and wants but do not always have the means to act on them. Many times these encounters can be frightening, but most of the time it is harmless though the spirit could not get anyone's attention. We do not know enough about the afterlife to know how much energy or effort spirits have to put in to get our attention, and if we put ourselves in their shoes, it would be incredibly frustrating. I love how Adam is able to weave the bible into this book and put it into perspective with our beliefs on the paranormal. If gives a whole new view to scriptures that many of us grew up learning. This entire book was so compelling and thought provoking. I even learned ways that I have used this to cope with my grief and didn't even realize it. Absolute must read!
I have been dealing with the loss of my Grandfather for almost three years now, it has been one of the hardest seasons of my life. I have had many signs in the form of Eagles, that I just *KNOW* is him. One of the most distinct experiences I have had and continue to have from time to time, is one night not long after he passed. I have terrible night terrors and I woke in absolute panic. When I looked up he was standing in the doorway, as his younger self (which I have pictures of on my wall) smiling at me and telling me I was safe and everything was okay. He ensured I felt protected and I was able to relax and sleep knowing that he would never let anything happen to me. I have since found out via a medium friend that he has become one of my Guardian angels and is often checking on me. I always feel his presence when times are hard or I just need that bit of encouragement.
Thank you Netgalley and Publisher, it was an honor to read this book.
October 8, 2023
Wow. I'll be thinking about this for a long time. This isn't just a book of "ghost stories," it's so much more. It's about life, death, and everything in between and after. Adam somehow weaves fear, love, and grief all together into a tapestry of wonder and hope. I love him even more after reading this book, and hope it's his first of many.
October 9, 2024
What a delightful book. I’ve never watched this show, but read this for a book club. I really appreciated the author was open minded about different faith traditions.
October 27, 2024
This was the book selection for a book group, and I probably would not have picked it up otherwise. I didn't know anything about Adam Berry before starting. Despite the title, this is less a book about processing grief through the paranormal than it is a memoir. The first half focuses almost entirely on the author's work as a television paranormal investigator, which doesn't particularly interest me. The second half isn't bad. It ties more philosophical questions to specific stories about individuals who have lost loved ones or who have had near death experiences, but there are other books that do this better. I think if you like paranormal investigation tv shows, you'd really enjoy this book. I was hoping for something more scholarly. Should be interesting to discuss, at least!
October 21, 2024
While I have read Amy Bruni's book Life with the Afterlife: 13 Truths I Learned about Ghosts (which is very similar to this), I enjoyed Goodbye Hello far less.
It felt disingenuous to tell people grieving from loss that "lol look tho! They could be a ghost!"
I think its not a particularly healthy way to view death even as someone who believes in ghosts.
It felt disingenuous to tell people grieving from loss that "lol look tho! They could be a ghost!"
I think its not a particularly healthy way to view death even as someone who believes in ghosts.
October 30, 2024
Loved this book from one of my favorite tv ghost hunters, Adam Berry. He did tell a lot of the Kindred Spirit stories but there is a lot of other stories here. I cried 3 times, over dogs and grandmas. Highly recommend if you’re into ghosts.
October 16, 2024
Read the ebook and listened to the audiobook. Enjoyed hearing Adam read the book. I enjoyed learning the extra details of cases they investigated and Adam’s thoughts on the paranormal. I have watched ghost hunters, ghost hunters academy and kindred spirits. Adam and Amy are some of favorite paranormal investigators.
October 9, 2023
This was a quick and fascinating read.
September 30, 2023
An oddly comforting read despite all the crying it made me do.
September 28, 2023
Loved your book Adam 💕💕🙏🙏
October 6, 2024
[1.5 Stars]
I'm sorry but this is so deeply unserious. The only redeeming section was the part about people’s stories of near death experiences.
I'm sorry but this is so deeply unserious. The only redeeming section was the part about people’s stories of near death experiences.
December 16, 2023
When you see people on tv or social media you get an impression of them. I’ve been watching Adam Berry since he first appeared with the Ghost Hunters team and immediately liked him. He seemed so genuine and thoughtful and still, years later with his current work on Kindred Spirits the feeling is the same. I have a rule for myself, If I am reading a memoir or autobiography and it is available as an audiobook read by that person, I’m going to listen. Hearing someone read their own words, their own accounts, and experiences is special. Important. Thank you for sharing so much of yourself and your thoughts with us Adam. Thank you for sharing about your beautiful grandma.
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