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Title: Strange Highways by Jerry D. Coleman ISBN: 1-892523-37-X Publisher: Whitechapel Productions Pub. Date: October, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.85 (13 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A Strange Road Less Traveled, this one:
Comment: I was not sure what to expect when I first picked up this book; would it be legends, paranormal accounts, or Cryptozoology quests? The answer came within the first four paragraphs of the introduction; it is a devoted level-headed researcher with decades of field research and interviews in a search for the truth.
As I read on the common sense of the author and obvious dedication would not allow me to stop in the middle of a story or seeking what the next chapter may bring. Mr. Coleman's style of lying out an interesting chapter intro to closing many of the stories with a kick or noted speculative remarks, grabbed my attention.
I found the interviews, actual field notes, photo's, sketches and even real police reports very impressive. A couple of my favorite stories were, "The Carnival" and "The Lawndale Thunderbird Case Study". In the "The Carnival", Coleman is unknowingly drawn to a real witch and the way it's described I can almost taste the cotton candy and see the lady sitting on the picnic table just off the Midway. In the 25 year case study of the Thunderbird, many facts lost or changed from 1977 were finally told straight up and by the actual on sight researcher, Mr. Coleman. The field notes and interviews of all the witnesses and experts were complete and uncut. Coleman even went into the Appalachian Mountains to film and study the eating habits of turkey vultures.
This was pleasantly much more than I had expected and immediately made it one of my all time favorite book purchases. If I had to say anything negative about the book it would be that there were a couple of typo's but nothing I couldn't look past and continue to enjoy the story and the message the author offered.
Rating: 5
Summary: Finally, real research, witness names and recent updates!
Comment: I can not even begin to express my pleasure with this book. I've bought, read and yearned for Cryptozoology & Paranormal investigations to get moving forward, finally because of "Strange Highways" it appears to be on the move, in an exciting direction!
Actually witnesses, unique theories and most importantly evidence presented and left UP TO ME to decide! So many fresh thoughts and new story's in this book gives little doubt to the reader that 35 years of research finally came together in this piece, and well done.
The author claims to be a down to earth layman and it shows, no 20 dollar words, it's all straight forward and logical!
I'm reading it again for the third time!
Rating: 5
Summary: The Other Coleman
Comment: With "Strange Highways", Jerry Coleman doesn't simply follow in the footsteps of his brother Loren. He steps boldly along the twists and turns of America's paranormal and cryptozoological roadways. "Strange Highways" is the culmination of 30 years of field investigations by one of the sanest men in the often insane world of the unexplained.
Coleman doesn't write to titilate your senses. He doesn't attempt to persuade you to his point of view. Jerry Coleman isn't selling anything. He simply takes a sometimes cynical but open minded approach to some of the mysteries America has to offer. Like others engaged in this field, he brings an inquisitive mind harnessed to good old fashioned common sense. The result is a book that offers sensible explanations where explanations are possible.
The Lawndale, Illinois thunderbird incident is a case in point. Jerry investigated this report personally and shares his field notes with us. While his results may disappoint those hoping for a more sensational ending, Colemen's conclusions underscore his ability to cut through the mythology and weigh the evidence in a meaningful manner.
And for those who demand a little more of the unexplained, there's plenty of that also.
I do find two problems with this book. One is that it is too broad in scope to allow for an in depth discussion of all the topics. I can't help but feel Mr. Coleman has much more to tell us.
The other complaint is minor and has to do with the number of typos. That I think, can be layed at the publisher's feet. Perhaps in Jerry's next book, that problem will be resolved.
And I do hope there is a next one. If there is, it will definitely be on my "Must Buy" list.
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