House of Darkness House of Light: The True Story Volume Two Paperback – March 7, 2013

Volume two of House of Darkness House of Light is good. Many of the events I was curious about were explained to me and I felt satisfied. There are much self reflections and philosophy involved, and honestly at times it’s too much. Sometimes it drags on, but I’ve come to accept Andrea’s style of writing as some other reader noted. Once you get past that fact, it’s a very good book. I would recommend this book. Very interesting. Answered many questions I had about the Conjuring that I watched with my mom when I was 10

Andrea Perron tells her story of how she grew up in the conjuring house, encountering spirits, and witnessing the paranormal. She tells in her own words the amazing things she witnessed and even experienced in that amazing house. Everyone knows the Conjuring House but this story is a bit different as it is all fact and no fiction. This series of books kept me on my toes and it also speaks of belief and hope in something do beautiful...love! I can't believe she was so open and honest in her telling of her own personal experience anls well as that of her sisters, mother, and father. What a great read and a beautiful story.

You cannot read Volume Two without reading Volume One, as many gripes as you may have about it. Andrea Perron is NOT a bad writer. She's brilliant. She just needs an editor, that's all. So, most importantly, what she has set us up with, in Volume One (in spite of its repetition) becomes gloriously alive in Volume Two. Here, the Warren's are finally introduced - and while they had tried so much to help the Perron family, what eventually transpired will frighten you to your soul. It will scare you so badly enough as to induce nightmares. Please, don't misunderstand me. Ed and Lorraine are very good people. Lorraine remains one of the most beautiful human beings I've ever encountered. But, WOW! I blame most of this on the anti-hero, Roger Perron, whom I'd like to smack upside up the head, as hard as I can for his truly ignorant belief system. However - this is all dealt with, very clearly, and cleanly in the second volume. This story NEEDS to be told and Andrea, indeed, "tells it like it is" (was). I love this family and I care for each and every one of them. If a book can get me to this level of empathy, that is really saying something! A must read for anyone who cares about the Perron's. What this family went through is historical, positively historical. Andrea Perron has written a fine follow up volume. Now. WHEN will we see Volume Three??

The chronology was frustrating, yes. When you are excited for the plot to continue it jumps back and then forth again. Especially toward the end. Too much philosophy in between incidents? Probably. Yes, it was somewhat dragged out. But, I loved it anyway! As the book went on I accepted Andrea's writing style as part of who she is.This book changed me on a deeper level. A few of the situations really got me thinking about our existence, spirituality, and realms we do not understand. Are we all connected in some way? Should we have more peace within ourselves knowing that things in our lives are as they should be, no matter how difficult? I don't know, but I know it took me to a deeper level of awareness.I loved the Perron family. I was sad that the parents were becoming distant and I felt that some of the father's behavior, especially after the seance, may have been due to the evil presence. I guess the family did not see this, though I don't understand how they could not.I sadly wondered if some of the spirits needed their mysteries to be solved to find peace. I felt that the Seven dead soldiers in the wall were crying out for help and the little boy too. Are their bodies buried somewhere on the property and need to be discovered for proper burial in order to cross over? I felt they needed help in some way, but did not receive it. The family did not get the proper help, if there was any, for themselves and the spirits. Though I did wonder what would have happened if the seance had not been stopped. Oh, and Mrs. Warren, please give Carolyn back all of her research!As another reviewer stated, I too felt a connection to this family and the farm. I totally understand our connection to nature. Makes me want to packs my bags and move to the country!I felt that fate brought the Perron family to live in the house for reasons that may never be clear. But I do believe that everything happens for a reason and this was meant for them.Finally, I have to say, that I enjoyed the movie, but it was not like the book. It lacks the depth and ALOT is missing and off the mark.