I just read this and would like to know what others think.
Whitley Dron
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He was having a fitful sleep and got up frequently to check that no intruders were in the house.
He dreamed his wife let a feral dog pack into the house.
He kept seeing a light in the sky as he was waking up but it kept vanishing, yet he believes it was a machine drone sent to take him to parallel worlds.
He had a lucid dream where he was shown four trees and then four different times of his life, one where he was walking back to the ocean with a small child and his wife had died.
This was all brought about by having a fitful and fearful sleep over the thought that his wife had done something wrong, possibly in real life.
He was shown four different times of his life represented by the four trees, and then how serene and peaceful life will be when his wife is dead and he is going back to God with his guardian angel.
The object in the sky was just an exterior projection being projected in his mind to distract him from the close presence of his guardian angel, who grabbed his fingers that were hanging off the bed and woke him up.
It was his guardian angel who created the whole sequence of visions and astral journeys to ease his mind from his fear of intruders and death.
Whitley's experiences started happening years ago when he thought there were intruders on his property. He bought a gun and a security system to protect himself. So his guardian angel started giving him transcendental experiences to ease his mind. He mistook the spiritual journeys/experiences etc for secret government involvement in his life and thought the aliens were working with the government.
He dreamed his wife let a feral dog pack into the house.
He kept seeing a light in the sky as he was waking up but it kept vanishing, yet he believes it was a machine drone sent to take him to parallel worlds.
He had a lucid dream where he was shown four trees and then four different times of his life, one where he was walking back to the ocean with a small child and his wife had died.
This was all brought about by having a fitful and fearful sleep over the thought that his wife had done something wrong, possibly in real life.
He was shown four different times of his life represented by the four trees, and then how serene and peaceful life will be when his wife is dead and he is going back to God with his guardian angel.
The object in the sky was just an exterior projection being projected in his mind to distract him from the close presence of his guardian angel, who grabbed his fingers that were hanging off the bed and woke him up.
It was his guardian angel who created the whole sequence of visions and astral journeys to ease his mind from his fear of intruders and death.
Whitley's experiences started happening years ago when he thought there were intruders on his property. He bought a gun and a security system to protect himself. So his guardian angel started giving him transcendental experiences to ease his mind. He mistook the spiritual journeys/experiences etc for secret government involvement in his life and thought the aliens were working with the government.
Hmm... was he having a stroke? forgot to take his meds?
With all kidding aside, I've often thought Dreams were a way of crossing the line of the mind's collection of alternate possibilities. This would make a great scifi story if written properly. Thanks for the link, interesting thoughts!
With all kidding aside, I've often thought Dreams were a way of crossing the line of the mind's collection of alternate possibilities. This would make a great scifi story if written properly. Thanks for the link, interesting thoughts!
In my opinion, Whitley Strieber used to spin a good yarn. It's what he's always been paid to do. He was a published horror/occult novelist long before he started spinning his yarns of aliens.
Frankly, I've found him to be well, less than credible (and a terrible writer). Strieber had some successful novels in the early 80's, then a few failed novels, Communion was the novel that got him back on track. He claims it to be his real life experience, but given the subject matter of his earlier successful novels I doubt it. Once he realized that Communion was a success, he contined to milk it for all it's worth.
I don't think he's crazy, I think quite the opposite. He found a way to make a bazillion bucks off a lot of gullible people.
As much as I hate to say it, I think ole Streiber metaphorically took a page from good ole L. Ron Hubbards library of shananigans. Proving that a well known author has the power to bilk a lot of people.
Frankly, I've found him to be well, less than credible (and a terrible writer). Strieber had some successful novels in the early 80's, then a few failed novels, Communion was the novel that got him back on track. He claims it to be his real life experience, but given the subject matter of his earlier successful novels I doubt it. Once he realized that Communion was a success, he contined to milk it for all it's worth.
I don't think he's crazy, I think quite the opposite. He found a way to make a bazillion bucks off a lot of gullible people.
As much as I hate to say it, I think ole Streiber metaphorically took a page from good ole L. Ron Hubbards library of shananigans. Proving that a well known author has the power to bilk a lot of people.
QUOTE (MissMelsWell @ Dec 12 2007, 11:57 PM) 
In my opinion, Whitley Strieber used to spin a good yarn. It's what he's always been paid to do. He was a published horror/occult novelist long before he started spinning his yarns of aliens.
Frankly, I've found him to be well, less than credible (and a terrible writer). Strieber had some successful novels in the early 80's, then a few failed novels, Communion was the novel that got him back on track. He claims it to be his real life experience, but given the subject matter of his earlier successful novels I doubt it. Once he realized that Communion was a success, he contined to milk it for all it's worth.
I don't think he's crazy, I think quite the opposite. He found a way to make a bazillion bucks off a lot of gullible people.
As much as I hate to say it, I think ole Streiber metaphorically took a page from good ole L. Ron Hubbards library of shananigans. Proving that a well known author has the power to bilk a lot of people.
Frankly, I've found him to be well, less than credible (and a terrible writer). Strieber had some successful novels in the early 80's, then a few failed novels, Communion was the novel that got him back on track. He claims it to be his real life experience, but given the subject matter of his earlier successful novels I doubt it. Once he realized that Communion was a success, he contined to milk it for all it's worth.
I don't think he's crazy, I think quite the opposite. He found a way to make a bazillion bucks off a lot of gullible people.
As much as I hate to say it, I think ole Streiber metaphorically took a page from good ole L. Ron Hubbards library of shananigans. Proving that a well known author has the power to bilk a lot of people.
Although I enjoyed the book, (to a certain extent: I found it annoying how it was written in a confusing manner), but I agree with you completely.
People fail to realize that he was already a horror author, he obviously knew how to tell a tale. He had written many horror novels before "Communion," which almost/but not makes this a "boy who cried wolf" scenario. Although his prior horror novels were not labeled "non fiction" by him, it still shows that he has can build a strong story and know that it will sell.
QUOTE (Indrid Cold @ Dec 13 2007, 12:27 AM)
Although I enjoyed the book, (to a certain extent: I found it annoying how it was written in a confusing manner), but I agree with you completely.
People fail to realize that he was already a horror author, he obviously knew how to tell a tale. He had written many horror novels before "Communion," which almost/but not makes this a "boy who cried wolf" scenario. Although his prior horror novels were not labeled "non fiction" by him, it still shows that he has can build a strong story and know that it will sell.
People fail to realize that he was already a horror author, he obviously knew how to tell a tale. He had written many horror novels before "Communion," which almost/but not makes this a "boy who cried wolf" scenario. Although his prior horror novels were not labeled "non fiction" by him, it still shows that he has can build a strong story and know that it will sell.
I also read Communion. Honestly, it was so disconected and disjointed, that it was almost unreadable. It kind of reminded of a light version of William S. Burroughs' style. And Burroughs was admittedly on heroin when he wrote Naked Lunch.
Streiber's motivations are suspect, deeply suspect.
I don’t know if I could handle parallel lives. That’s too much pressure. But I suppose you could experiment with one and use what you learn towards the others, for good purposes only 
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I’d have 5wives and 15 kids.
*Faints*
. I’d have 5wives and 15 kids.
*Faints*
QUOTE (MissMelsWell @ Dec 13 2007, 01:57 AM)
In my opinion, Whitley Strieber used to spin a good yarn. It's what he's always been paid to do. He was a published horror/occult novelist long before he started spinning his yarns of aliens.
Frankly, I've found him to be well, less than credible (and a terrible writer). Strieber had some successful novels in the early 80's, then a few failed novels, Communion was the novel that got him back on track. He claims it to be his real life experience, but given the subject matter of his earlier successful novels I doubt it. Once he realized that Communion was a success, he contined to milk it for all it's worth.
I don't think he's crazy, I think quite the opposite. He found a way to make a bazillion bucks off a lot of gullible people.
As much as I hate to say it, I think ole Streiber metaphorically took a page from good ole L. Ron Hubbards library of shananigans. Proving that a well known author has the power to bilk a lot of people.
Frankly, I've found him to be well, less than credible (and a terrible writer). Strieber had some successful novels in the early 80's, then a few failed novels, Communion was the novel that got him back on track. He claims it to be his real life experience, but given the subject matter of his earlier successful novels I doubt it. Once he realized that Communion was a success, he contined to milk it for all it's worth.
I don't think he's crazy, I think quite the opposite. He found a way to make a bazillion bucks off a lot of gullible people.
As much as I hate to say it, I think ole Streiber metaphorically took a page from good ole L. Ron Hubbards library of shananigans. Proving that a well known author has the power to bilk a lot of people.
Exactly. Hmm. A fiction writer that decides his career is dead and this is a way to bring it back.
QUOTE (MissMelsWell @ Dec 13 2007, 08:57 AM)
Frankly, I've found him to be well, less than credible (and a terrible writer). Strieber had some successful novels in the early 80's, then a few failed novels, Communion was the novel that got him back on track. He claims it to be his real life experience, but given the subject matter of his earlier successful novels I doubt it. .
Why claim it's real, he publicist begged him not to claim it was real.
Also he passed a lie detector - which proves he believes it to be real.
QUOTE (rapid7 @ Dec 14 2007, 07:14 PM)
Why claim it's real, he publicist begged him not to claim it was real.
Also he passed a lie detector - which proves he believes it to be real.
Also he passed a lie detector - which proves he believes it to be real.
Actually, there's a reason polygraphs aren't accepted in court. I've passed a polygraph while intentionally lying through my teeth during a test.. I'm not even a good liar. (long story) Polygraphs mean NOTHING.. they're EASY to fake out. Pathetically easy.
QUOTE (MissMelsWell @ Dec 15 2007, 09:42 AM)
Actually, there's a reason polygraphs aren't accepted in court. I've passed a polygraph while intentionally lying through my teeth during a test.. I'm not even a good liar. (long story) Polygraphs mean NOTHING.. they're EASY to fake out. Pathetically easy.
Alright no need shout.
I think we all know the require proof in this case. extraordinary claims... etcAt least it demonstrates he was willing to take one. risky, could've backfired with the results coming back as 'he's totally lying'.
Also it's strange, if indeed his aim was to fool people that he would include into his account details which most people would, of course, consider to be highly unbelievable, as well as some highly embarrassing personal details..
On a personal level, he's taken a lot of flak.
Interesting to note, He already had a publishing deal.. it's not like, if he said it was fiction then the book would've have been published.
I believe he made $20 million from the book, which he then piled into the film Communion and then subsequently lost it all when the film flopped.
One of the reason it flopped was mainly because..(some would say ironically) no one believed him.
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