When We Spoke to the Dead

When We Spoke to the Dead explores the origins of America's fascination with spirits, mysticism, and the supernatural, beginning with the 1840s spiritualist movement sparked by the Fox Sisters. The book examines how contact with the dead historically influenced politics, feminism, and society, while highlighting the blurred lines between faith, fraud, and empowerment. Tracing this cultural evolution from Victorian séances to modern wellness trends, it reveals the deep-seated human desire to connect with the unseen.