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This book isn't solely an abduction/contact story as told by the
experiencers; it also includes corroboration from an independent
investigator, Jean Ritchie, who has come to the conclusion that there
is credibility in the alien abduction/contact phenomenon. It's a
thought provoking and entertaining read, not difficult to finish. Ann
Andrews (co-author) relates experiences and curious events surrounding
her family, particularly her youngest son, Jason Andrews, who features
in the book.
The Andrews family lives in England which, as many UFO enthusiasts will
know, is a hive for UFO elated events, including reported UFO's, crop
circles, secret military activity and extensive paranormal
occurrences. All of which the Andrews know all too well. The motives
of the book are made quite clear by the author, that being to help
other abductees/contactees who struggle with the unknown frontier.
One of the earliest unusual events happenned when they were living in
Kent where the Andrews recall a stormy night where loud banging on
windows and doors caused considerable unease. With Jason slipping into
a trance like state speaking advanced mathematical lingo (for a four
year old boy). Then attempting to exit the house explaining to his
father "They're waiting for me. I have to go"!
Unusual happenings like misplaced items, sweet sickly odours and bright
lights plague the Andrews and the book mentions many peculiar
incidents. Jason isn’t the only person apparently affected by the
mystery; the oldest son has also had some experiences where in one
instance his parents recall a childhood friend named Junus who used to
leave when Ann entered the room. Daniel describes him with a one-piece
space suit, who taught him about the stars and the sky. This 'friend'
visited Daniel until he was seven years old. During an occasion in
November 1987, Jason (the younger son) caused a certain amount of
distress to his parent when he woke up upset after bright lights were
at the house and he commented on 'little men with big eyes'.
Something I found potentially fascinating was an episode at the time
when they were living on a farm at Hawknest, located next to MoD land.
They had some bizarre goings-on with cattle and officials from the
ministry. Several of the Andrews cattle died from unexplainable
circumstances which baffled the local vet who decided to call in an
investigating office from the Ministry of Agriculture to determine the
cause of death. The officer gave Hawknest farm a clean bill of
health. Firstly told to incinerate the bodies. Mr Andrews then
received 'a call from a man who introduced himself as a Ministry
official, who instructed him to keep the carcasses'. This episode
becomes especially interesting when a van of six men pull up in white
coveralls identifying themselves simply as 'from the ministry' and
remove all the carcasses in plastic sheeting, reporting to the Andrews
that they would follow through on all investigations. Only to have the
Andrews never hear of them again and find out from future dealings with
Agricultural officials that the process of removing the carcasses is
highly unusual as they are normally burnt.
The well-known investigator, Tony Dodd, became involved with the
Andrews in 1978 on referral. He was able to provide some support and
understanding of the matter. This story bares all the usual trademarks
of abduction/contact cases, leaving yet another family to ponder the
occurrences with which they have been and will be faced. A very
readable book.
Abducted - The True Story of Alien Abduction
By Ann Andrews & Jean Ritchie (1988)
Headline Book Publishing. ISBN 0-7472-7516-5
Book review by Vivian Jensen AUFORN
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