What do you think?
Rate this book
Ghost writers
Unknown Binding
About the author
David Shaw
5 books16 followersDavid Shaw sees himself as an Average Joe.
He grew up an average kid in an average neighbourhood in Ayrshire. Like many an Average Joe, he does ordinary things: goes to work, supports his local football team, puts the world to rights over a pint. But this Average Joe is anything but average. Styling himself ‘spiritcounsellor’, he shares with us an extraordinary journey through the twilight world.
Blessed with the ability to see and hear those who’ve passed on, and, helped by his spirit guides, Black Hawk and Mr Chung, David shares with us his extraordinary story of receiving messages from the other side.
Here is an Average Joe – an ordinary man with an extraordinary story that will fascinate and intrigue.
He grew up an average kid in an average neighbourhood in Ayrshire. Like many an Average Joe, he does ordinary things: goes to work, supports his local football team, puts the world to rights over a pint. But this Average Joe is anything but average. Styling himself ‘spiritcounsellor’, he shares with us an extraordinary journey through the twilight world.
Blessed with the ability to see and hear those who’ve passed on, and, helped by his spirit guides, Black Hawk and Mr Chung, David shares with us his extraordinary story of receiving messages from the other side.
Here is an Average Joe – an ordinary man with an extraordinary story that will fascinate and intrigue.
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
December 31, 2014
Book Review originally published here: http://www.iheartreading.net/book-tou...
I was a little surprised by Ghost Writers. I wasn’t sure to expect from the premise, and even from the introduction. It’s a self-help book, but the book combines fiction and non-fiction and proves to be quite unique in that concept. The author has received knowledge from the spirit world to write the book, and wants to pass that information on to the readers. By the time the introduction was finished, I was intrigued, but at the same time, a little confused. So I read on. The first chapter focuses on materialism. It has an interesting intro, and then the author (or one of the spiritual authors who came up with the chapter? I’m not sure if they’re only the source of the fiction stories, or of more) starts to investigate materialism, why all of us (or at least most of us) suffer from it, where it comes from, and more. The author offers valuable insight, and the chapter definitely made me rethink a few things.
Here and there, the author puts a few gems in the book like: However, once you dine at the table of Caligula, you may never again wish to cook in the kitchen of humility. I love that sentence. It’s a vivid description, and oh so true.
Then the author ends the chapter with a short, fictional story about materialism, the story of Sasha and his dog. It’s a heart-warming story and fits in nicely with the theme.
The same set up is repeated in chapter two, forgiveness. We get an introduction, the author offers insight, and then we get a short, fictional story. By then, I figured out the set up of the book, and I started to like it. The short stories were my favorite because they managed to underline the author’s point. In forgiveness, the author mentions Nelson Mandela – who forgave his captors after years in prison. I’ve always found that so inspiring, and it was good to see the same sentiment repeated here. Gandhi and King are mentioned as well.
Chapter three focuses on fearlessness. This was my favorite chapter. I found so much of myself, and my own struggles, mentioned here. While the chapter is serious, there was also time for a few jokes here and there. Here’s an example: I know what you’re now probably thinking – knives and spears are dangerous and just like patterned wallpaper can seriously hurt someone if they are not used for their true appropriation. I actually laughed out loud at that one! The story added to this chapter was truly chilling though. This chapter was my favorite because it also focused on past lives, and our fear for past lives. I’ve always wanted to find out more about my past lives, but have been scared to take the step.
The book goes on like that, talking about self-belief, education, tolerance, acceptance, and more. All of the topics were interesting, and each time the author touches some valuable points and then illustrates them with a short story.
Overall, this was an enjoyable, thought-provoking read. The stories were good entertainment, the non-fiction part made me realize a few things I hadn’t thought about before. The writing style was excellent, down-to-earth and often humorous. If you’re looking for a different type of self help book, I would recommend trying this one.
I was a little surprised by Ghost Writers. I wasn’t sure to expect from the premise, and even from the introduction. It’s a self-help book, but the book combines fiction and non-fiction and proves to be quite unique in that concept. The author has received knowledge from the spirit world to write the book, and wants to pass that information on to the readers. By the time the introduction was finished, I was intrigued, but at the same time, a little confused. So I read on. The first chapter focuses on materialism. It has an interesting intro, and then the author (or one of the spiritual authors who came up with the chapter? I’m not sure if they’re only the source of the fiction stories, or of more) starts to investigate materialism, why all of us (or at least most of us) suffer from it, where it comes from, and more. The author offers valuable insight, and the chapter definitely made me rethink a few things.
Here and there, the author puts a few gems in the book like: However, once you dine at the table of Caligula, you may never again wish to cook in the kitchen of humility. I love that sentence. It’s a vivid description, and oh so true.
Then the author ends the chapter with a short, fictional story about materialism, the story of Sasha and his dog. It’s a heart-warming story and fits in nicely with the theme.
The same set up is repeated in chapter two, forgiveness. We get an introduction, the author offers insight, and then we get a short, fictional story. By then, I figured out the set up of the book, and I started to like it. The short stories were my favorite because they managed to underline the author’s point. In forgiveness, the author mentions Nelson Mandela – who forgave his captors after years in prison. I’ve always found that so inspiring, and it was good to see the same sentiment repeated here. Gandhi and King are mentioned as well.
Chapter three focuses on fearlessness. This was my favorite chapter. I found so much of myself, and my own struggles, mentioned here. While the chapter is serious, there was also time for a few jokes here and there. Here’s an example: I know what you’re now probably thinking – knives and spears are dangerous and just like patterned wallpaper can seriously hurt someone if they are not used for their true appropriation. I actually laughed out loud at that one! The story added to this chapter was truly chilling though. This chapter was my favorite because it also focused on past lives, and our fear for past lives. I’ve always wanted to find out more about my past lives, but have been scared to take the step.
The book goes on like that, talking about self-belief, education, tolerance, acceptance, and more. All of the topics were interesting, and each time the author touches some valuable points and then illustrates them with a short story.
Overall, this was an enjoyable, thought-provoking read. The stories were good entertainment, the non-fiction part made me realize a few things I hadn’t thought about before. The writing style was excellent, down-to-earth and often humorous. If you’re looking for a different type of self help book, I would recommend trying this one.
March 24, 2015
Ghost Writers by David Shaw was a surprise in that the basis of the book are 10 short stories channeled through writers including Tennessee Williams, Oscar Wilde, Beatrix Potter, Franz Kafka and Leo Tolstoy! All stories were delightful reads and inspiring examples of overcoming materialism, achieving forgiveness, fearlessness and self-belief, and the importance of education, patience, credence, tolerance, clarity and acceptance.
Working with his own spirit guides, Shaw says he didn't know who he would be channeling - and in fact, keeps the authors' names secret until the end of the book. But his spirit team invited ten of the greatest writers of all time to share their stories through his mediumship.
Shaw introduces 10 spiritual subjects that are then explored in the ten inspirational short stories. He sees his role to simply receive knowledge from the spirit world and pass this information on to the reader to help in your own life journey. From the first story, "How much is that doggy in the window?" I was hooked, and expect most other readers will be too. "Don't fear the reaper" and "The Time Machine" were other stories that I found especially beautiful and profound.
While I meditate daily, I've never tried to actively channel information from those now in the spirit world. Shaw gives us a view on how he achieves this, leaving us with a lot to think about, and a lot of information that can inspire us to live better lives. How many of our own creative efforts are a result of communicative thoughts transferred from another creative mind, perhaps through symbolic images or in our dreams?
Working with his own spirit guides, Shaw says he didn't know who he would be channeling - and in fact, keeps the authors' names secret until the end of the book. But his spirit team invited ten of the greatest writers of all time to share their stories through his mediumship.
Shaw introduces 10 spiritual subjects that are then explored in the ten inspirational short stories. He sees his role to simply receive knowledge from the spirit world and pass this information on to the reader to help in your own life journey. From the first story, "How much is that doggy in the window?" I was hooked, and expect most other readers will be too. "Don't fear the reaper" and "The Time Machine" were other stories that I found especially beautiful and profound.
While I meditate daily, I've never tried to actively channel information from those now in the spirit world. Shaw gives us a view on how he achieves this, leaving us with a lot to think about, and a lot of information that can inspire us to live better lives. How many of our own creative efforts are a result of communicative thoughts transferred from another creative mind, perhaps through symbolic images or in our dreams?
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews