Thursday 21 July 2022

355. Almanac of the Uncanny by Readers' Digest Association

BOOK REVIEW: Almanac of the Uncanny by Readers' Digest Association

Seances, human levitation, out-of-body experiences. These are just some of the weird and unexplainable happenings in our world. You may have experienced some yourselves but how do these things happen and why? These and more questions is explained in this informational book by the Readers' Digest Association.

For centuries people have wondered at so many unexplained phenomena in the world around us. How did early humans view life after death and does it actually exist? Have UFOs visited our planet and is there proof?

This book's more than 500 illustrated stories take the reader back in time to be entertained and intrigued by mysteries from the earliest recorded time to the present. 

Thoroughly researched by experts, and including comprehensive findings, this unique volume gives a compelling account of realms as yet not fully explained. 

Personally, I enjoyed this book for its scientific approach. Most of the unexplained circumstances are somewhat debunked by the rigorous research done. For example, the levitating table trick is due to a contraption that is stepped on during seances instead of ghosts lifting it.

At some points, if the situation is unexplainable, it is left to the reader to make it out for themselves what is fact from fiction. This book is great for those who want to delve into the unknown instead of scaring ourselves silly!

 

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