In my research phase for my never ending novel, I've stumbled upon some really interesting books that have my brain buzzing.
The first of which is Extraordinary Knowing. For the record0 you would not find this book in the Metaphysical or New Age sections- this is not like that. This is probably the best book I've found about psychic phenomena from a skeptics point of view. It begs the question- why not? What is the big problem? Intuitive's from all over the world suffer stigma for their astounding talents. Many people live their whole lives never saying a word. It's certainly more popular to decry anyone who claims to be pre-cognitive or empathic than to explore how and why they are that way. Religion labels these people as either possessed or witches. Scientists label them crook or idiots. People are so afraid. Libby Mayer doesn't simply debunk these abilities, she opens up a whole new field of study.
Another one, that I'm simply tearing through right now is The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn Saks. This is a memoir of Elyns struggle with madness. She is amazingly intelligent, and to see her go through this is fascinating. She has this incredible will to push on through debilitating mental illness, even while she studies at Oxford, Yale and, well....I haven't read enough yet to know where she goes next. I think about my own struggle with depression through college and feel quite ashamed to see her struggle with Schizophrenia and still excel in her work.
Ah...my brain is cranking through words. I only wish I could read faster....theres so much more to consume!
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