This book is a true classic among the hundreds of alien abduction books out there. It joins majestic and the secret school in our growing collection of whitley strieber audiobooks. I just finished reading whitley striebers communion. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading transformation. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 320 pages and is available in paperback format. 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. Whitley strieber is the bestselling author of the horror novels the wolfen and the hunger, and this memoir, communionall of which were made into feature films. Whitley strieber is one of todays most influential and bestselling authors of both science fiction and extraordinary fact. Part two of the classic followon to communion, transformation.
Worth a look for free thinkers or people who think that there is alien contact existing. Strieber took a lot of heat for his story, from both sides of the tracks. 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. Transformation the breakthrough whitley strieber on february 10, 1987, one of the most star tling and controversial books of our time was published. 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. All available whitley and anne strieber books can be found here. It was on the new york times bestseller list for many weeks, followed up by.
Throughout, strieber reiterates the image and character of the aliens evoked in communion and transformation. I found transformation difficult to get through at times and unintentionally comical at times, but i. Breakthrough the communion saga continues with amazing breakthroughs in understanding. A true story is a book by american ufologist and horror author whitley strieber that was first published in february 1987. Buy a cheap copy of communion book by whitley strieber. He founded the communion foundation in 1989 to assist in establishing a.
Whitley strieber talks more about the ufo phenomenon and the vistors more indepth. This audiobook contains some of the most vivid and interesting encounter stories ever told. The thusfar six communion nonfiction books about author whitley strieber s alien encounters communion. In fact, it is my strong impression that few of the beliefs that have grown up around their presence are correct. For one, strieber is coming to this book as a writing talent so the book reads very eloquently, like that of. The book explores an experience whitley strieber had while away at his country cabin. Strieber is also known for his nonfiction book communion, which chronicles his personal experiences when it comes to contact with aliens. Whitley strieber is an internet podcast host of dreamland, and bestselling author of the wolfen, the hunger, superstorm and communion, all made into movies.
The nation on december 26, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate new york, whitley strieber went skiing with his wife. His alien hunter books were made into the hunters series on the syfy channel. Transformation, breakthrough, confirmation, the secret school and solving the communion enigma. 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. The book s strongest theme the refusal to acknowledge that which we dont. See the complete communion series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Whitley striebers communion at 30 mysterious universe.
Whitleys strieber s communion is another formative object for me. Strieber 1988, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. A true story is a book by american ufologist and horror author whitley strieber. Ouspensky, and concluding that the important lesson to be drawn from his experience was about overcoming fear. Communion, the wolfen, the hunger and superstorm have all been made into movies, superstorm as the day after tomorrow.
The visitors whitley strieber described in his best seller communion have not gone away. 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. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. In 1988s transformation, strieber embraced mystical. Jan 02, 2008 i just finished reading whitley striebers communion. During the events described here and those he chronicled in communion, strieber underwent a battery of examinations, including a lie detector test, which he passed. My bestknown works of nonfiction are communion and the communion series. He has maintained a dual career of author of fiction and advocate of paranormal concepts through his best.
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. Transformation book ii of the communion series by whitley. If you grew up in the 1980s, you were probably traumatized by the work of whitley strieberthe author whose work inspired the ultraviolent werewolf movie wolfen 1981, the prurient vampire movie the hunger 1983, and the supposedly truetolife alien abduction movie communion 1989. Strieber wrote another book, the breakthrough, and a novel, majestic, on the same subject. A sequel to his bestselling communion, striebers new book recounts further experiences with extraterrestrial beings and probes deeper into the widespread phenomenon of ufo abductions. Order of whitley strieber books whitley strieber is an american author of horror, science fiction, fantasy and thriller novels and nonfiction books largely on the paranormal topics. Book ii of the communion series kindle edition by strieber, whitley. The guy is a skilled writer and reading this book was fun. The book has arisen out of a partnership with them. The communion book series by whitley strieber includes books communion, transformation. Transformationthe breakthrough whitley strieberon february 10, 1987, one of the most startling and controversial books of our timewas published. Heather lynn returns to dreamland after her epic show last year about her book evil archaeology. In transformation, strieber challenges his own fear for a.
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. In transformation, strieber challenges his own fear for a triumphant breakthrough in understanding. Whitley strieber books list of books by author whitley. It described his personal encounters with extraterrestrials and led to hundreds of letters describing similar experiences. One of the most powerful books ever written about the most mysterious phenomenon in human history. The author of the wolfen and the hunger tells the true story of his encounters with intelligent nonhuman beings and explains how. Mar 30, 2012 are we to make of the strange case of whitley strieber. 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. Prior to communion, the only strieber books i had read were the wolfen and warday. 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. The main characters of this non fiction, horror story are whitley strieber. Whitley strieber audio books, best sellers, author bio. 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.
Thus begins the most astonishing truelife odyssey ever recordedone mans riveting account of his extraordinary experiences with visitors from elsewhere. Whitley strives to cope with the fact that his whole family is involved with the visitors. Of course, i have been saying thatand not being heardsince communion days. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1987, and was written by whitley strieber.
The books strongest theme the refusal to acknowledge that which we dont. There are introductions to each chapter giving some idea of the contents of that chapter and an final summation of the work. I also used to listen to strieber s radio show in santa cruz on am while delivering pizzas around town on saturday nights. 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. 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. Book ii of the communion series kindle edition by whitley strieber. Strieber was born and raised in san antonio, texas. The book will be an enduring testament to strieber s own transformation through sustained communication with his visitors, turning his initial. The war for souls are both being made into films, and his web site, is the largest of its kind in the world. 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.
On december 26, 1985, at a secluded cabin in upstate new york, whitley. I would like to receive emails from whitley strieber s unknown country. Jul 05, 20 part two of the classic followon to communion, transformation. Communion posed the questions, and subsequent books offered speculative answers.
I suggest one approach with caution due to the way it kind of. He is also the author of more than 30 bestselling books on a wide range of paranormal topics, including communions followup books, transformation and breakthrough. So, i was looking forward to digging into a ufothemed book from someone who specifically wasnt a ufologist. 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. Transformation, whitley strieber, ufo books for sale, books. I just finished reading whitley strieber s communion. 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. Whitley strieber s magical books about his encounters with the uncanny have captured my imagination since childhood. Maybe recommend reading communion as a precursor to this book.
The alltime classic communion audiobook as read by roddy mcdowell. Transformation audiobook whitley striebers unknown country. This book was written concurrently with the authors international bestseller communion and published just one year later. Whitley strieber is the author of the wolfen, the hunger, superstorm, and communion, all made into movies superstorm as the day after tomorrow. They have been read a couple of times, and do show light wear to the covers. Had to read this one because i usually seek out the ones that combine the idea of fae and religion and ufos, and i thought this was the nuts and bolts aliens type of book.
According to bestselling author whitley strieber, his contact with strange aliens did not end with the release of his controversial book, communion. This book contains descriptions of some of the most incredible things ever experienced, including a journey into another reality in the company of a terrified witness, and much more. Apr 03, 2020 the book will be an enduring testament to striebers own transformation through sustained communication with his visitors, turning his initial horror into pure amazement, inspiration and awe. Worldbuilding inspiration fuel, as pretty much every ufoesque book ive picked up has turned out to be. If you believe whitley or not is another debate all together. Up for bids is a lot of 3 whitley strieber hardcover books with dust jackets. My most famous works of fiction are the wolfen, the hunger, warday with james kunetka, superstorm with art bell, majestic and the grays. He writes the communion series, which is based on his own experiences as an abductee by visitors which he doesnt conclude are necessarily aliens from. These books are lightly used, and include the titles. It is a book you just cant put down once you start reading. New whitley strieber book explores spiritual, realworld.
His website, unknown country, is the largest of its kind in the world, exploring the edge of. The breakthrough published 1988 paperback july 1989 on february 10, 1987, one of the most startling and controversial books of our time was published. Author whitley strieber is widely known for his megabestseller account of his own close encounter, communion. Transformationthe second book in the communion series. The next step 1995, a reflection on the original events and accounts of. Both were very different, but both made for good, absorbing reading. After all, i was 12 when the shelves of every bookstore i frequented groaned with the weight of the uncanny grey staring out at me from the book s cover. Over the next 24 years since the 1987 publication of communion, strieber wrote four additional autobiographies detailing his experiences with the visitors. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Im sure this book might trigger memories from people who may of actually had et contact. Hes a great writer in my opinion and this is better than communion. They have remained to inhabit the former skeptics new vision of a universe that is magnificent, mysterious, and fiercely alive.
These and other of strieber s books have formed the basis for many popular movies, including. Browse whitley strieber s bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. As the result of recent advances in his understanding of the phenomenon, he came up with a few new discoveries and recorded them in his novel solving the communion enigma. They were buried under denial and false assurance, but now they are emerging and are nothing less than agents of his transformation and perhaps the transformation of our world. 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.
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