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Communion (Mass Market Paperback)

by W Strieber (Author)
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YA Strieber has a reputation for writing well-researched nonfiction. Were it not for this reputation, readers would be more tempted to dismiss as fantasy this account of visits he has received from a non-human group. In the winter of 198586, the visits became both more frequent and more visible. Strieber sought the help of a counselor/hypnotist, who did not accept the alien hypothesis. Eventually Strieber's wife was also hypnotized. The accounts both Striebers gave under hypnosis and the memories that surfaced after hynosis, as well as several witnesses to aspects of the visitations all corroborate that something abnormal occurred. Strieber is careful not to jump to any conclusions; in fact, he philosophizes at length about the possibilities which include aliens, an as yet unidentified aspect of the human mind, or some generally invisible earth inhabitant such as fairies. The book is fascinating as long as it sticks to the basic account, and the ways in which the Striebers chose to research the phenomena. The passages of hypothesizing are more longwinded and will be of less interest to young adults, but they do remind readers that the Striebers have not accepted a single answer to the puzzle even now. Any readers who have interest in the unexplained will appreciate this book. Dorcas Hand, Episcopal High School, Bellaire
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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"Vividness of detail and depth of feeling...Convincing!" (New York Tribune )

"Patently honest...There is no doubt this man has endured experiences of compelling realism." (Vermont Sunday Magazine )

"A convincing case." (Houston Chronicle )

"Powerful...Strieber's storytelling ability makes his own terror and confusion feel real to the reader...Compelling reading." (Seattle Times )

"Strieber comes through as both sensible and sincere...His book deserves to be taken seriously." (Boston Herald )

"A fascinating story...And it certainly could be true." (Detroit News )

"Powerfully written and involving!" (New York Times )

"...COMMUNION is surely the most throught-provoking book on UFOs and alien visitation published so far." (Rocky Mountain News )

"Should give second thoughts to even the most hardened skeptic!" (Dow Jones News )
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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, Questionable, and ....Believable?, May 25 2004
It is important to go into this book with an open mind.
For me, the entire premise seems to exist outside of the realm of fiction and nonfiction, as both of these genres connate a certain type of book. Communion is neither. It is to be read and absorbed, not analysed or debated for its veracity. The premise of the story, for me, exists outside of what is "true" and what is not.

Rather than being a story about an alien abduction, it is much more about Strieber's own journey of realisation, discovery, and healing. The reviewers who say that this book frightened them, I can see why: The first fifty pages or so are fairly frightening. However, the other threehundred-odd pages deal with Strieber's grappling with how to heal himself, how to deal with what he had perceived to have happened.

It is important to read this book not as a science fiction or science fact book, but rather as a man's struggle to heal. I found some parts of this book to be slow and occasionally confusing. Additionally, Strieber's writing can be difficult to follow and repetitive. Finally, he tends to get a bit too "new-agey" for me at points. Despite this, however, you cannot help but to feel the resurgance of hope, the renewed faith and tenacity which he experiences with his facing of the unknown.
This book is not meant to be frightening, it is meant to be a testament to inner strength.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Keep an open mind, May 5 2004
By Thomas Bonar (Cypress, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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The events described in the book are hard to believe, the author admits as much. But what you learn from Communion is that there is a lot to learn if you can keep an open mind. Give the story a chance and you may come away with a different way of thinking than you had before. I think thats all the author really wants people to do. I loved the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars "Honey, I'll be back soon - Gone to buy a night light.", April 19 2004
By T. M. Mewborn (Cornelia, GA) - See all my reviews
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I was twelve years old when I first saw the image on the cover of this book worn on a novelty button by one of my friends. I promised myself to one day read it. Seventeen years later I did. Perhaps some day I'll see the darkness in my bedroom as innocent and relaxing as I did before. Maybe the blackness imbedded in the corners of my room will one day stop getting a second glanse, "Just to make sure." Strieber has an uncanny ability of descriptive writing. The images are formed so well that I found it far too easy to visualize the events and faces of the "visitors" in this book. I wasn't expecting to find such interesting historical facts along with the deep philosophical approach presented in this book. It will leave you thinking and you will carry parts of it with you even after it is shelved. As far as I am concerned - A Must Read! - Just... Leave a light on.
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3.0 out of 5 stars sad reality
This book is well-written, and the author should be well praised for his skill in his art. On the other hand, understanding that this book is a matter of non-fiction, it can be... Read more
Published on Feb 4 2004 by J. M. Krassin

5.0 out of 5 stars A great sci-fi horror by a fiction writer!
Wake up and smell the surgical fluid people! Whitley Strieber was, and still is, a fiction writer. He writes fiction! Read more
Published on Jan 19 2004 by OverTheMoon

5.0 out of 5 stars Scared the heck out of me
I was afraid to read this book and finally I did, it helped me bring back memories of my own abduction as a 4 year old child and also strange things that happened in the same vein... Read more
Published on Jun 18 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Long before X-Files.....
This book is a true classic among the hundreds of alien abduction books out there. Whitley Strieber writes with sincerity on his feelings and thoughts about his abduction... Read more
Published on Feb 21 2003 by J. Wong

5.0 out of 5 stars Great!!
Communion is by far the best UFO and Paranormal Phenomena book I've read ever. Whitley Strieber is a great story teller that will change your view of human perspective. Read more
Published on Dec 20 2002 by Clau

3.0 out of 5 stars Spooky
My dad had this book on his bookshelf when I was a kid. I remember taking the book out often just to look at the cover. Read more
Published on Dec 14 2002 by J. Rumohr

4.0 out of 5 stars Make that 3 1/2 stars
Streiber's book sometimes reads like a riveting alien abduction thriller, while other times it reads like a VCR manual. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2002 by Toucan Sam

3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing conclusions
I made the mistake of reading this alone in bed in an empty house over a period of 2 days - what a bonehead. It scared the bejeesus out of me. Read more
Published on Sep 30 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars It make sense...
I was initially attracted to the book because of the cover, it brought back memories of things that happened to me years ago. Read more
Published on Sep 8 2002 by Jane Derry

1.0 out of 5 stars Fooled you once, will he fool you again?
Okay, I was suckered into buying Communion, but then I read his other books including the new "Confirmation. Read more
Published on Aug 12 2002

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