In fact, it is my strong impression that few of the beliefs that have grown up around their presence are correct. The olandar group begins its discussion of the masterpiece of esoteric christianity, maurice nicolls the new man. The book explores an experience whitley strieber had while away at his country cabin. This audiobook will make you think deeply, not only about the mystery of who the grays are, but who. His books the wolfen, the hunger and communion have all been made into films. The books strongest theme the refusal to acknowledge that which we dont. The breakthrough by whitley strieber 1988, hardcover trending price. I am off work with the flu and got the book on my kindle this morning and its now about 7 and i have finished it andthis is the most incredible book of any kind i have ever read. Whitley strieber became a published author in 1978 with the novel the wolfen. Whitley strieber is the author of the wolfen, the hunger, superstorm, and communion, all made into movies superstorm as the day after tomorrow.
According to bestselling author whitley strieber, his contact with strange aliens did not end with the release of his controversial book, communion. On december 26, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate new york, whitley. In 1988s transformation, strieber embraced mystical philosophy, aligning himself with occult figures like george gurdjieff and p. Aatip afterlife alignment american cosmic ancient humans anne strieber antarctica arctic melt asteroids australopithecus change 4 cindy spring climate change comets communion audiobook css dia dreamland earthdayeveryday farming glacier homo humans irena scott language louis proud missing link moon mother tongue pan sanskrit secret school. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading transformation. All available whitley and anne strieber books can be found here. It turns out strieber had always intended for his exploration of what happened to him with the visitors to become a publishing series, starting with communion which is genuinely worth reading and continuing through further volumes, which sold far less well and are. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilizedin any form or by any means, electronic or. Strieber took a lot of heat for his story, from both sides of the tracks. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. Transformation, breakthrough, confirmation, the secret school and solving the communion enigma. The nation on december 26, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate new york, whitley strieber went skiing with his wife. If you believe whitley or not is another debate all together.
Whitley strieber, paranormal, alien abduction, gnosis. Millions of people are confronting aliens that authorities say do not exist. Im just going to judge the book on how it effectively tells whitleys story. Transformationthe second book in the communion series. Transformation communion wolf of shadows catmagic the. Newton rayzor professor of religion at rice university team up on this unprecedented and. Communion, whitley striebers 1987 account of his abduction by aliens, was a primal hoot. The war for souls are both being made into films, and his web site, is the largest of its kind in the world. This book was written concurrently with the authors international bestseller communion and published just one year later. In 1987 whitley strieber, already wellknown as a writer of fantasy and science fiction for wolfen, the hunger, and other tales published the supposedly nonfiction book communion about his ongoing encounters with etlike beings he calls the visitors. He is best known for his groundbreaking memoir communion, which popularized the alienabduction thesis, as well as his many bestselling novels, such as the wolfen and the hunger. Two of todays maverick authors on anomalous experience present a perceptionaltering and intellectually thrilling analysis of why the paranormal is real, but radically different from what is conventionally understood. On december 26, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate new york, whitley strieber went.
Transformation is where a lot of people who liked strieber s communion got off the train and pinpoint as the book where strieber lost his marbles, and i can understand why. The book reveals the hidden meaning behind the most important parables in the gospels, offering one of the deepest visions of these enigmatic texts ever written. Communion with whitley strieber free download as word doc. Its sequel, transformation, recycles the same whoppers with only minor. I just finished reading whitley strieber s communion. A new world find the master in top form, from a stirring and ultra high strangeness experience at wounded knee to grand speculations about consciousness, communion and the future of humanity. Communion by whitley strieber 1987 communion was one of the two books back in the late 80s that brought the face of the grey alien into popular culture. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1987, and was written by whitley strieber. Throughout, strieber reiterates the image and character of the aliens evoked in communion and transformation. Communion is surely the most throughtprovoking book on ufos and alien visitation published so far. Hold onto your seats, hats, whatever, because you will be up all night with this incredible book.
Whitley strieber has 104 books on goodreads with 86482 ratings. Book ii of the communion series kindle edition by whitley strieber. Whitley strieber is the bestselling author of the horror novels the wolfen and the hunger, and this memoir, communion all of which were made into feature films. The thing that was very noticeable in both books was that the more. It joins majestic and the secret school in our growing collection of whitley strieber audiobooks. Already wellknown for his horror fiction wolfen, the hunger, both made into hollywood movies, strieber underwent some extremely unusual personal experiences back in 1985 and wrote a book called communion, after which his name became more or less synonymous with alien abduction. These and other of strieber s books have formed the basis for many popular movies, including.
Whitley strieber is one of todays most influential and bestselling authors of both science fiction and extraordinary fact. His website, unknown country, is the largest of its kind in the world, exploring the edge of. Whitley lives in california with his wife and sometimes collaborator anne. Whitley strieber s magical books about his encounters with the uncanny have captured my imagination since childhood. The thusfar six communion nonfiction books about author whitley strieber s alien encounters communion. Whitley strieber books list of books by author whitley. Whitley strieber, famed author of the wolfen, the hunger, communion, and coauthor of the pivotal the coming global superstorm will blow your mind with the grays. Whitley strieber audio books, best sellers, author bio. Browse whitley strieber s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. The book will be an enduring testament to strieber s own transformation through. Whitley strieber is the bestselling author of more than twentyfive books, including the legendary warday, natures end, and the coming global superstorm, the basis of the movie the day after tomorrow. It was on the new york times bestseller list for many weeks, followed up by transformation in 1988, and then by numerous other paranormal. Communion, the wolfen, the hunger and superstorm have all been made into movies, superstorm as the day after tomorrow.
What is to come by whitley strieber books to read online. The book is full of letters from people that had read whitley strieber s books communion, breakthrough and transformation and wanted to tell their stories of extraordinary occurrences. The book is based on the experiences of whitley strieber, who experiences lost time and terrifying flashbacks, which hypnosis undertaken by budd hopkins later links to an alleged encounter with aliens. The main characters of this non fiction, horror story are whitley strieber.
He has maintained a dual career of author of fiction and advocate of paranormal concepts through his bestselling nonfiction books, his unknown country. A true story is a book by american ufologist and horror author whitley strieber that was first published in february 1987. Book 3 whitley strieber author 2016 cat magic whitley strieber author 2014. Now, strieber is on a quest for the meaning of his encounters. I suggest one approach with caution due to the way it kind of. Strieber was born and raised in san antonio, texas. The book has arisen out of a partnership with them. Whitley strieber is the author of the communion series of books and many novels ranging from the wolfen and the hunger to the grays and his exciting new alien hunter series. A true story is a book by american ufologist and horror author whitley strieber. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Whitley strieber s most popular book is the wolfen. There are introductions to each chapter giving some idea of the contents of that chapter and an final summation of the work. Whitley strieber is best known for his groundbreaking memoir communion, which popularized the alienabduction thesis, as well as his many bestselling novels, including the wolfen and the hunger. Below is a list of whitley strieber s books in order of when they were originally published. This book is a true classic among the hundreds of alien abduction books out there. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. My bestknown works of nonfiction are communion and the communion series.
Communion posed the questions, and subsequent books offered speculative answers. I found transformation difficult to get through at times and unintentionally comical at times, but i didnt end up completely hating it like i would expect. Pdf strieber whitley communion diana mihaela academia. Transformation by saying bearing mysteries is really what they are.
Maybe recommend reading communion as a precursor to this book. Providing compelling proof of the existence of extraterrestrials here on earth, the author of communion relives the encounters he and many others have had with. Of course, i have been saying thatand not being heardsince communion days. Preparation for contact by whitley strieber pdf, epub ebook d0wnl0ad with the publications of communion, transformation and breakthrough, readers were riveted by strieber s strange and exciting stories of encounters with alien presences. Worth a look for free thinkers or people who think that there is alien contact existing. Whitley strieber writes with sincerity on his feelings and thoughts about his abduction experience, and to the reader hell come down as just an average human being who had this extraordinary experience. I found transformation difficult to get through at times and unintentionally comical at times, but i. Book ii of the communion series kindle edition by strieber, whitley. Transformationthe breakthrough whitley strieberon february 10, 1987, one of the most startling and controversial books of our timewas published. Ouspensky, and concluding that the important lesson to be drawn from his experience was about overcoming fear. New whitley strieber book explores spiritual, realworld.