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Phenomena
- The Secret History of the U.S. Government's Investigations into Extrasensory Perception and Psychokinesis
- Narrated by: Annie Jacobsen
- Length: 17 hrs and 30 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The definitive history of the military's decades-long investigation into mental powers and phenomena, from the author of Pulitzer Prize finalist The Pentagon's Brain and international best seller Area 51.
This is a book about a team of scientists and psychics with top secret clearances.
For more than 40 years, the US 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 CIA, DIA, NSA, DEA, the Navy, Air Force, and Army - and even the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Now, for the first time, New York Times best-selling author Annie 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 50 of the individuals involved. Speaking on the record, many for the first time, are former CIA and Defense Department scientists, analysts, and program managers, as well as the government psychics themselves.
Who did the US government hire for these top secret programs, and how do they explain their military and intelligence work? How do scientists approach such enigmatic subject matter? What interested the government in these supposed powers and does the research continue? Phenomena is a riveting investigation into how far governments will go in the name of national security.
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- Vincent
- 14-05-2017
Another Annie Jacobsen Classic
Like all of her previous works ... loved this latest book and could not put it down. Cannot wait for her next book.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-03-2018
Great ( Read ) listening
Excellent account of events that took place over the 60's to today. Loved hearing the people that were at the forefront of the paranormal and the Author has done a fantastic effort in telling the story...... Very much worth the purchase.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-10-2024
Life changing!
Annie’s research has gone to such extremes here from so many angles it would be impossible not to believe that there is a phenomenon.
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- Marc Palmer
- 09-10-2017
Well worth a read.
The book was dry and factual ( which I liked ) . My trust of the author from previous books gave me permission to change the way I think about my life, past, and future.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-08-2021
Incredible
Thoroughly captivating throughout. Well worth the time. Counting the seconds before getting my hands on more of Annie’s exceptional work.
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- Tracee
- 04-02-2023
Another great piece from Annie Jacobsen.
This is another great piece from Annie Jacobsen. I really enjoy her writing style . Recommended to all interested in government programs except maybe for those who have strong negative feelings about the moon landing (see other reviews for this book). I thought this book was well done and I enjoy that the author narrates it herself.
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- Trevor
- 17-02-2023
Fascinating
I never get bored listening to Annie Jacobsons work. “Phenomena” is no exception as you are taken on another of Jacobsons spellbinding journeys through the world of spies, crime and the dark side of geopolitics. Highly recommended.
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- Jon
- 22-03-2024
Timeless
A brilliant account of what should be our birthright. Instead we are coaxed to bury our heads further in the sand….. this is very much a parallel to Plato’s allegory of the cave. Thanks Annie, you’re a star.x
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- 29-12-2021
Science Fiction
The author and book lost all credibility with the diversion into science fiction: a moon-mission! HAHA, good story… I prefer old-school Flash Gordon- more authentic.
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