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Whitley Strieber

by David McKenzie


Whitley Strieber is a noted writer/researcher in the field of UFO studies. He is the author of Communion, Transformation, Breakthrough, and Majestic, which discuss his personal experiences with beings he calls Visitors. Mr. Strieber has also written other regualar works of fiction, such as The Hunger, Wolfen, and Cat Magic. These fictional works all foreshadow his later UFO-related publications which describe his experiences with the Visitors. In all of these books, the protagonist is confronted with a strange and powerful force that is apparently threatening and dangerous: large wolves in Wolfen, vampires in The Hunger, etc. The basis for these stories were in Strieber's subconscious, and may have been the means by which his mind could deal with the, as yet, unremembered Visitor events.

Strieber's views on the alien abduction phenomenon differ from many other ufology pundits, because he does not claim to know what is going on. In fact, he doesn't even know if these Visitors are from another planet. Strieber suggests that these beings may be from another dimension, and may have been visiting the Earth throughout its entire history. Strieber points to strong correlations between modern UFO/alien phenomenon, and the folklore/legends of the past. For example, the faeries and the Little People of Celtic tradition, as well as the legends of numerous other cultures around the world. He also points to many correlations in the Bible.

Strieber has also come under fire for his refusal to support the "good vs. bad aliens" theory. In this theory, the "good" aliens are the tall Nordic types (they look like Vikings, basically), and the "bad" aliens are the Greys (short beings with grey skin and large almond-shaped eyes). Strieber believes that this "theory" is probably a misinformation campaign conducted by the US Government, in order to make Americans (those who actually believe in aliens) afraid of alien contact; and make them look to the government for support.

Strieber believes from his continuing contact with these visitors that they will soon make a more public appearance (how soon is not known).

Although not as scientific/objective as other writers in the UFO field, Strieber persuades me that something strange has been happening to him and his family throughout his life. I am also persuaded by his idea that the aliens are from another dimension, because this is in sink with many current quantum physics theories on parallel dimensions, and would explain how aliens could traverse the incredible distances needed to even reach Earth. I am also persuaded by the correlations found in the folkore/legends of past civilizations and cultures.

* The image of Whitley Strieber that appears on this page comes from 'Abductees' Anonymous' interview with Mr. Strieber.


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