The Possession of Anneliese Michel

audiobook (Unabridged) A Documentary Journey Through Faith, Madness, and Tragedy

By Dipesh Piplani

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The Possession of Anneliese Michel True Crime Documentary BookThe Possession of Anneliese Michel: A Documentary Journey Through Faith, Madness, and Tragedy

By Dipesh Piplani

Uncover the chilling true story that inspired films like The Exorcism of Emily Rose and Requiem.

In 1976, a young German woman named Anneliese Michel died after enduring 67 exorcism sessions over ten months. Diagnosed with temporal lobe epilepsy and depression, Anneliese's condition deteriorated despite medical intervention. Her devout Catholic family and two priests believed she was possessed by demonic forces, resulting in a Church-sanctioned exorcism. Her death sparked a global debate about religion, psychiatry, and personal rights.

The Possession of Anneliese Michel is a comprehensive, non-fictional investigation into this haunting case. With deep research grounded in court documents, expert medical opinions, Church records, and eyewitness testimonies, author Dipesh Piplani uncovers the many facets of this spiritual and psychological tragedy.

Inside This Book:

  • The Catholic Church's exorcism procedures and use of the Rituale Romanum
  • Psychiatric and neurological analyses of Anneliese's symptoms and diagnoses
  • Legal aftermath of her death and the landmark trial that followed
  • Eyewitness testimonies from priests, parents, and medical professionals
  • Comparisons to other Church-recognized exorcisms from the 20th century
  • The Possession of Anneliese Michel