He hears dead people

After all these years, psychic and author Sylvia Browne seems to be as popular as ever. In fact, I think we have some books by her that just arrived over the last year.

Sylvia's son, Chris Dufrestne has written My Life with Sylvia Browne (133.092 DUF in the Biography section). It's quite obvious that Sylvia is the major influence in Chris's life. His father left the family when he was very young, and Chris feels that it's no major loss. Chris is also psychic, so some of the book talks about his abilities and his appearances with his mother on various television programs.

All of his life he was used to strangers hanging around the house - in the porch, kitchen, wherever - waiting for there turn for a reading by his mother.

If you're looking for a tell-all book, airing the dirty laundry, you won't find it here. His writing style is very calm, matter-of-fact, and caring style. It's a loving tribute to his mother who raised a well-grounded son.

c Waterloo Public Library 2007