Phenomena
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Average rating3.8
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Ratings4
Average rating3.8
For more than forty years, the U.S. government has researched extrasensory perception, using it in attempts to locate hostages, fugitives, secret bases, and downed fighter jets; to divine other nations' secrets; and even to predict future threats to national security. The intelligence agencies and military services involved include the CIA, DIA, NSA, DEA, the Navy, Air Force, and Army--and even the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Now, for the first time, Jacobsen tells the story of these radical, controversial programs, using never-before-seen declassified documents as well as exclusive interviews with, and unprecedented access to, more than fifty of the individuals involved. A riveting investigation into how far governments will go in the name of national security.--
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I was torn about whether or not I should continue this book when I realized it had more mystical accounts than scientific. Ultimately, I'm glad I stuck with it as I very much enjoy Annie Jacobsen's writing. Though I can't say I believe every account written in these pages it was an interesting read nonetheless. Despite my personal disbeliefs or contradictions with my faith, the author remains objective, not trying to influence the reader to believe one thing or another. She states the declassified facts as they were recorded as well as her observations upon meeting some of the subjects.
This was a really informative book on ESP and Psychic Investigations within the Government and CIA throughout history. From Uri Gellar and his spoon bending to astronauts sending ESP from space to stations on the ground. This touch's on lots of different now declassified experiments and various Phenomena and is really fascinating. Really enjoyed this and if you like to dig deep into unexplained Phenomena and especially within government then this is the book to read.
