Communion : a true story

Copyright 1987 by Wilson & Neff, Inc. This version published by Avon Books, A Division of The Hearst Corporation, New York. "This need for balance is fundamental to more than the process of reconciling oneself with the apparent meaning of visitation. It is also fundamental to understanding the experience. For the experience does have its symbolic center in the number three and the triangular shape. The visitors often appear in threes. They project triangular lights. They have been reported to wear various types of triangular devices and emblems. People see three pyramids or three triangles in connection with them. A huge triangular-shaped object is sometimes sighted. I had triangles etched on my arm. Dr. X and his son developed triangular rashes." --p.279 "Throughout the literature of abduction, there is a frequent message of apocalypse. This is also the message of Fundamentalism—and of some parts of both the peace and environmental movements." --p294 [rear cover:] “IF WHITLEY STRIEBER ISN’T FIBBING IN HIS NEW BOOK COMMUNION... THEN IT MUST BE ACCOUNTED THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOK OF THE YEAR, OF THE DECADE, OF THE CENTURY...” --The Nation. On December 26,1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate New York, Whitley Strieber went skiing with his wife and son, ate Christmas dinner leftovers, and went to bed early. Six hours later, he found himself suddenly awake... and forever changed. Thus begins the most astonishing true-life odyssey ever recorded—one man’s riveting account of his extraordinary experiences with visitors from “elsewhere”... how they found him, where they took him, what they did to him and why... Believe it. Or don’t believe it. But read it—for this gripping story will move you like no other... will fascinate you, terrify you, and alter the way you experience your world. “Strieber comes through as both sensible and sincere... HIS BOOK DESERVES TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.” --Boston Herald. “POWERFULLY WRITTEN AND INVOLVING!” --New York Times. ~ ~ ~ Books cited / mentioned in the text of Communion: ALLEN, Dr. J.: Hynek: The UFO Experience [mentioned on p61] BARROW, John D., and TIPLER, Frank J.: The Anthropic Cosmological Principle [mentioned on p241 as recently published] FAWCETT, Lawrence and GREENWOOD, Barry J.: Clear Intent [mentioned on p.236] FOWLER, RAYMOND E.: The Andreasson Affair [mentioned on p.263] JACOBS, Joseph: Celtic Fairy Tales (1894, 1985) [mentioned on p105] KOESTLER, Arthur: Twilight Bar (1933) [mentioned on p.245 - a play] KRAMER, Heinrich INSTITOR, Henricus: Malleus Maleficarum [mentioned on p.248] MENZEL, Dr Donald: Flying Saucers (1953) [mentioned on p239] NEWMAN, Bernard: The Flying saucer (1950) [mentioned on p.246 - a novel] RANDLES, Jenny and WARRINGTON, Peter: Science and the UFOs. (n/d) [mentioned on p27] SAUNDERS, David: UFOs? Yes! [(1968?)] [mentioned on p237] SCULLY, Frank: Behind the Flying Saucers (1950) [mentioned on p234 - WS sceptical on its 'dubious tales'] SINISTRARI, Fr. Ludovicus Maria de Ameno: On Little Demons, Incubi and Succubi (c17th) [mentioned on p.248] STRIEBER, W.: with KUNETKA, James: Nature's End [on the polar ozone hole] (n/d) [mentioned on p.268] UNIV. COLORADO: Condon Report (Scientific Study of Unidentified Flying Objects) (1966) [mentioned on p.236] VALLEE, Jacques: Passport to Magonia (1969) [mentioned on p.244] On December 26, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate New York, Whitley Strieber went siding with his wife and son, ate Christmas dinner leftovers, and went to bed early.Six hours later, he found himself suddenly awake...and forever changed.Thus begins the most astonishing true-life odyssey ever recorded -- one man's riveting account of his extraordinary experiences with visitors from"elsewhere"... how they found him, where they took him, what they did to him and why...Believe it. Or don't believe it. But read it -- for this gripping story will move you like no other... will fascinate you, terrify you, and alter the way you experience your world. On December 26, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate New York, Whitley Strieber went skiing with his wife and son, ate Christmas dinner leftovers, and went to bed early. Six hours later, he found himself suddenly awake... and forever changed. Thus begins the most astonishing true-life odyssey ever recordedone man's riveting account of his extraordinary experiences with visitors from "elsewhere"... how they found him, where they took him, what they did to him and why... Believe it. Or don't believe it. But read itfor this gripping story will move you like no other... will fascinate you, terrify you, and alter the way you experience your world. e-books Non-fiction When you read this incredible story, 3 Acknowledgments 4 PRELUDE 5 5 The Truth Behind the Curtain 5 ONE 8 THE INVISIBLE FOREST 8 First Memories 8 28 TWO 28 Stare, stare in the basin 28 DOWN THE CAVE OF MIND 28 "Do you recall what went on?" 50 54 54 54 54 THREE 54 THE COLOR OF THE DARK 54 FOUR 66 THE SKY BENEATH MY FEET 66 FIVE 105 ALLIANCE OF THE LOST 105 "Did that give you a feeling of security?" 112 "You heard that?" 114 "You recognized her voice?" 118 136 136 136 136 SIX 136 A STRUCTURE IN THE AIR 136 So man, who here seems principal alone 151 Sally, business executive, age 36 153 When you read this incredible story,......Page 3 Acknowledgments......Page 4 The Truth Behind the Curtain......Page 5 First Memories......Page 8 DOWN THE CAVE OF MIND......Page 28 "Do you recall what went on?"......Page 50 THE COLOR OF THE DARK......Page 54 THE SKY BENEATH MY FEET......Page 66 ALLIANCE OF THE LOST......Page 105 "Did that give you a feeling of security?"......Page 112 "You heard that?"......Page 114 "You recognized her voice?"......Page 118 A STRUCTURE IN THE AIR......Page 136 So man, who here seems principal alone......Page 151 Sally, business executive, age 36......Page 153

thus Begins The Most Astonishing True-life Odyssey Ever Recorded—one Man's Riveting Account Of His Extraordinary Experiences With Visitors From “elsewhere” . . . How They Found Him, Where They Took Him, What They Did To Him, And Why.

believe It. Or Don't Believe It. But Read It—for This Gripping Story Will Move You Like No Other. It Will Fascinate You, Terrify You, And Alter The Way You Experience Your World.

new York Tribune

“vividness Of Detail And Depth Of Feeling...convincing!”

The author tells the true story of his encounters with intelligent nonhuman beings and explains how his initial skepticism turned into a frightened but clear and open curiosity Strieber candidly describes the series of elaborate personal encounters he and his family have had with intelligent non-human beings in his isolated cabin in upstate New York.