We're Still Here: The Secret World of Bunker Hill's Historical Spirits

I went to the Warren Tavern recently for the first time, and fell in love with the place. The atmosphere is so inviting! On my way out, I happened to see this book in a glass case - made a mental note and picked it up in the Kindle format. I couldn't put it down because it combined the interest I have in mediumship and a deep love of history, local history, in particular! Charlestown and Bunker Hill are beautiful areas, and I'm drawn to them the way I was drawn to Boston over thirty years ago. Now I can go back and really look at these places, knowing that They are still there, ready to share their stories. Love the style the author has in weaving her personal adventures in gathering the information. I found I was right there with her, feeling those emotions and the insight of how our ancestors lived, fought, died and came back to tell us in their own words what life was like in their time.

This book is fascinating! I was completely engrossed by the stories the spirits shared. I think that's due not only to their compelling messages/stories, but especially because of the early chapters in which the author explains her processes of tuning in and listening to those who have passed to the "other side." I have a new-found appreciation for and understanding of the ways in which people with intuitive gifts do their work. For that reason I recommend this book to skeptics as well as "believers" in paranormal/supernatural activity. I'm somewhere in the middle of belief and skepticism: not fully accepting that spirits of people who've passed on would still be making contact, yet acknowledging that I don't know what's possible. Marylee Trettenero has moved me along the spectrum toward belief/acceptance because of her clear, thoughtful explanations of the care she brings to her work, the privilege her gifts have afforded her (in terms of learning from spirits), and the complete lack of self-aggrandizement and "cheesiness" in her explanations. I found her to be a wise, trustworthy guide to intuitive mediumship in general and the particular, very interesting spirits of Charlestown.

I highly recommend this fascinating book. We' Still Here makes Charlestown's rich history accessible in an entirely new way. It adds another dimension to our understanding of what took place in this one square mile. A real plus is that the author explains the way in which information was obtained and psychic terminology so that the reader feels like they are in the field working alongside her. I couldn't wait to discover what was in the next chapter!

Fascinating! After having just read Nathaniel Philbrick's Bunker Hill, reading this book was like having the historical characters come to life and tell their true story to the author. I was impressed with the thought and care that was taken in the discovery process. I was most surprised by author's unexpected connection to the past.This book really challenges you stop and think on many levels.

You certainly see Charlestown, MA with different eyes after reading the book. A book for every one living in and around Boston!

Purchased for my husband .. he liked it

An unusual view of historical sights and events. Compelling read. Well researched. History buffs need to add this book to there collection...and paranormal buffs need to see how "it's really done, and done well".

Wonderful read ... I truly enjoyed reading this book. Felt like I was reliving history with the turning of each page. Thank you for sharing your gift, Marylee!

Somewhat disappointed. I hope that she gets better editorial help if she writes another book. The material is OK but she's "all over the place" with little continuity. Hard to stay interested.