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Start your review of The Search for the Girl with the Blue Eyes: A Venture Into Reincarnation
Being fascinated with the subject of reincarnation, my overall take on the book was positive. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. However, its execution left me a little dissatisfied. I've read work by Jess Stearn in the past (In Search of a Soul) but I think in this particular book, his background in journalism came through too strong. By that I mean he insinuated himself too often, giving the reader his opinions and judgements on others where it wasn't needed, required or a Being fascinated with the subject of reincarnation, my overall take on the book was positive. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the topic. However, its execution left me a little dissatisfied. I've read work by Jess Stearn in the past (In Search of a Soul) but I think in this particular book, his background in journalism came through too strong. By that I mean he insinuated himself too often, giving the reader his opinions and judgements on others where it wasn't needed, required or appreciated. At times, he eclipsed the happenings in the book, and I found it irritatingly distracting. Moreover, the author wandered off subject many times for reasons unknown. Again, I do like Stearn and respect his work, but this early venture into the unknown was handled a bit awkwardly. ...more
THIS BOOK WAS ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN 1968. I READ IT 1ST IN ABOUT 1969 OR 1970
My wife recommended this book to me. She read it as a teenager and it sparked a lifelong interest in reincarnation. The book was originally published in 1968 and it is written in that "hip" staccato reporting style of the times, which takes a little getting used to. Nevertheless, it is an interesting account of one particular attempt to find tangible corroborated evidence of reincarnation. The story itself is fascinating, centered on a young girl who, through hypnosis, appears to have lived at l My wife recommended this book to me. She read it as a teenager and it sparked a lifelong interest in reincarnation. The book was originally published in 1968 and it is written in that "hip" staccato reporting style of the times, which takes a little getting used to. Nevertheless, it is an interesting account of one particular attempt to find tangible corroborated evidence of reincarnation. The story itself is fascinating, centered on a young girl who, through hypnosis, appears to have lived at least one, if not more, previous lives. Throughout the book, the author chronicles the search and the mounting evidence to support her claims. For those interested in reincarnation, I would consider this a classic "must read." No spoilers! Dated, but enjoyable. ...more
i read this about the same time as i read Amy Tans 'Secrets" book. i was on a roll. i also read many of Shirley McClain's books at the time.
it was mostly soon after my father passed away. i think i was looking for a clue to who i was and where he went....i did not find the answers in these books....but they were great reading none the less! i read this about the same time as i read Amy Tans 'Secrets" book. i was on a roll. i also read many of Shirley McClain's books at the time.
it was mostly soon after my father passed away. i think i was looking for a clue to who i was and where he went....i did not find the answers in these books....but they were great reading none the less! ...more
(This is another one of my grandma's books.) Reincarnation is a very interesting subject, but this reporter/author's writing style really irritated me. It would have been a better book if he left himself out of it. (This is another one of my grandma's books.) Reincarnation is a very interesting subject, but this reporter/author's writing style really irritated me. It would have been a better book if he left himself out of it. ...more
In true Sandy form, I've been reading this one for some time. It's print after all. Awhile back I read (listened to) a book called The Forgetting Time, a fictional story about reincarnation. This tweaked my curiosity, and I decided to jump into this non-fiction account of possible reincarnation, written by a journalist in 1968.The search for cases of true reincarnation has been an elusive goal pursued by many, including Jess Stearn. So when he got a tip on one 16 year old Canadian girl who belie
In true Sandy form, I've been reading this one for some time. It's print after all. Awhile back I read (listened to) a book called The Forgetting Time, a fictional story about reincarnation. This tweaked my curiosity, and I decided to jump into this non-fiction account of possible reincarnation, written by a journalist in 1968.The search for cases of true reincarnation has been an elusive goal pursued by many, including Jess Stearn. So when he got a tip on one 16 year old Canadian girl who believed she was reincarnated, he went into project with his skeptical hat on. He met this precocious young girl named Joanne MacIver, who believed she had memories of being Susan Ganier back in the mid-1800's, based on being hypnotized by her father. Stearn began his research, bringing a "professional" hypnotist to probe verifiable details, chasing down historical documents, looking for marked graves, interviewing the area's oldest survivors. While nothing concrete was ever found, Joanne had very specific memories of being in love with her young husband, of prices of goods and terminology, of surrounding landmarks, of dying and being reborn. Was Stearn convinced that this was a true case of reincarnation, or was it a product of Joanne's father's influence and an overactive teenage mind? Ultimately it is up for the reader to decide.
The facts in this case were kinda mind-blowing to me. I never rule out anything, and have an open mind, so I found myself pretty swayed by the information retrieved from this young woman. I would have loved to see videos of this hypnotism. All that said, this book was not very well-written. Stearn really got in his own way with the story, and included all kinds of rambling in the first half of the book. The prose was jerky, and could have used some massaging to make it easier to read. It's definitely worth reading for it's base content, but you'll have to push through the author's awkward story-telling.
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Taken without consequence to the reader, read as a story and nothing more, it's entertaining as hell. It's the story of a kind-of jackass reporter who has to report on a possible reincarnation case. Fuuuuuuuuull of 60s pop-psychology and spiritual "seeker"isms, and almost comical in the things it does and doesn't accept (hypnosis, they seem to believe, is an infallible cure against lying or deceit of any kind), it starts and ends as a diatribe with a tragic live story couched in the middle… from Taken without consequence to the reader, read as a story and nothing more, it's entertaining as hell. It's the story of a kind-of jackass reporter who has to report on a possible reincarnation case. Fuuuuuuuuull of 60s pop-psychology and spiritual "seeker"isms, and almost comical in the things it does and doesn't accept (hypnosis, they seem to believe, is an infallible cure against lying or deceit of any kind), it starts and ends as a diatribe with a tragic live story couched in the middle… from the perspective of a reporter letching (gently) on a teenage girl, from whose perspective the love story is told.Wildly fun. A fast read. Taken all-for-all, I would recommend.
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This is an enchanting story, of reincarnation, but also of a time and place. I lived in this area where the story unfolds for almost 4 years, and there are many abandoned places where I can almost imagine Susan Ganier; staring out that window, or walking in through that church door. Wonderful book.
The book was a little dull at times some parts were interesting.
Originally published in 1968. Read in 1970 Junior year of high school.
Read this book about reincarnation back in the 80s
This book was a frustrating mystery - A girl is hypnotized and remembers a supposed existence as a rural settler named Susan Ganier. The first couple of sessions are well documented and have meany witnesses, following up on this information her father finds an old settler by the name of Arthur Eagles who is in his mid 80's and has lived in the area of interest all his life. He confirms in detail that he did personally know a Susan Ganier who passed away in 1903 and had a husband named Thomas Mar
This book was a frustrating mystery - A girl is hypnotized and remembers a supposed existence as a rural settler named Susan Ganier. The first couple of sessions are well documented and have meany witnesses, following up on this information her father finds an old settler by the name of Arthur Eagles who is in his mid 80's and has lived in the area of interest all his life. He confirms in detail that he did personally know a Susan Ganier who passed away in 1903 and had a husband named Thomas Marrow all of which was said by the girl under hypnosis before Eagles was ever contacted. He also confirmed the other existence of other names mentioned by the girl such as a man called Maciver who operated a mill in a town called Massie and a Mrs Speedie who operated the post office in near by Annan.
The only problem? No census records could verify that anyone named Susan Ganier or Thomas Marrow, or even their extended relatives lived in the corresponding areas during those time periods. Even though records identified and verified the existence of other mentioned names - So the entire efficacy of Susan Ganier ever existing relies on the sole testimony on Arthur Eagles.
Everyone had highly praised Arthur Eagles as a witness and those who knew him said he was known for his sharp memory, despite that a couple of other older residents who were well into their 90's and had resided in the area all their life said that had never heard of the Ganier or Marrow families.
The explanation given which to me is overly convenient is that rural settlers often didn't have census records in those days so it could be likely that the Ganier and Marrow families never had any formal documentation during the time they were apparently alive.
And this is where my conflicted feelings come into play - On one hand a lack of verifiable evidence seems to indicate the most obvious answer: Susan Ganier never existed and these events never happened but on the other hand why had Arthur Eagles been so sure that she had and given detailed descriptions of his encounters with her? How did she know about the names of others such as Maciver and Mrs Speedie who the census records did confirm existence?
It reminds me of what Tom Schroder of Old Souls said in his book about how frustrating these cases can be 'Hard to be convinced, but impossible to disregard entirely'
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There's a lot to admire about girl with the blue eyes's narrator Will, who's brave enough to push himself outside his comfort zone.I will also deals with lots of things any teen can relate to. They'll find Will easy to root for. The big changes in his life, and the tough decisions he faces, keep the pages turning.there's plenty to admire about the story and characters, making Love and First Sight a feel-good choice for a wide audience. There's a lot to admire about girl with the blue eyes's narrator Will, who's brave enough to push himself outside his comfort zone.I will also deals with lots of things any teen can relate to. They'll find Will easy to root for. The big changes in his life, and the tough decisions he faces, keep the pages turning.there's plenty to admire about the story and characters, making Love and First Sight a feel-good choice for a wide audience. ...more
This was my first nonfiction book. I enjoyed the story of Joanne MacLver. The funny jokes and bond between all of them were light hearted and sweet. I did not quite understand why the author included his own personal experiences of reincarnation during this journey. It felt unnecessary.
First book that I've read about reincarnation and I thoroughly enjoyed it ! Hard to debate the evidence, even if it is circumstantial !
For a reader newly considering the possibility of past lives, this is a wonderful read that is inspiring to the imagination. A fair amount of it builds the case for reincarnation. When I initially read it about 40 years ago, it was mind-opening and led me onto an interesting path of self-exploration.
A study of someone who consciously remembers a number of her past lives. Strikingly, she never remembers herself as Marie Antoinette or Genghis Khan; she remembers being a string of very ordinary people who have made very bad decisions. Her job now, she says, is to do a better job than before.
I thought this was a very interesting book. I honestly could not put it down. It was so awesome!!
I read this right after it was published and still have it.Even Better than Bridey Murphy!
Stearn was a Jewish-American journalist and author of more than thirty books, nine of which were bestsellers. As an author, Stearn specialized in sensationalist speculative non-fiction. His early work focused on outsiders and marginalized individuals such as prostitutes, drug addicts, and homosexuals. His later work focused on spirituality, the occult, and psychic phenomena. His most popular works Stearn was a Jewish-American journalist and author of more than thirty books, nine of which were bestsellers. As an author, Stearn specialized in sensationalist speculative non-fiction. His early work focused on outsiders and marginalized individuals such as prostitutes, drug addicts, and homosexuals. His later work focused on spirituality, the occult, and psychic phenomena. His most popular works were two biographies on the American psychic Edgar Cayce; Stearn was a conference speaker for the Association for Research and Enlightenment and a proponent of Cayce's theories. ...more
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