Allen hynek, the former head of project blue book, the governments ufo reporting agency, was a skeptic but became a believer who stated that nearly one in four of all ufo reports were legitimately unknown. Her newest book firestorm, is a biography of scientist and ufo researcher dr. If you are an experienced ufologist, this is a book that is required reading. Widely available, published by wildflower press july 2003. If you are new to ufology this book is an excellent history. Ann druffel is the author of how to defend yourself against alien abduction 3.
Mcdonalds fight for ufo science by ann druffel foreword by dr. Ann druffel author researcher lecturer ufo researcher and author ann druffel dates her interest in the ufo question from 1945 when, as a schoolgirl, she viewed a bright yellowish object, very high in clear blue skies over long beach, california. Though i have interviewed ann druffel for this magazine and have read her three ufo books, firestorm, tujunga canyon contacts, and how to defend yourself against alien abduction, this book, standing in gods light, coauthored with the late armand marcotte, described as a gifted clairvoyant and spiritual intuitive counselor, explores. Mcdonald is a largely forgotten hero in the long and important battle to uncover the truth of the alien presence on earth. This book is a great work by ann druffel who experienced this history in person she brings mcdonald back to life so we can see the impact he had on the field. Ann druffel is one of southern californias bestknown ufologists and the author of how to defend yourself against alien abduction and of the forthcoming august 2003 book, firestorm. Most of mcdonalds life is known through the authorized biography firestorm. Ann druffel 257 sycamore glen pasadena, ca 9110550 email.
The abductions and related events, which took place over a period of more than two decades, were first investigated by ufo researcher ann druffel for five. Mcdonalds fight for ufo science, published by wild flower press in 2003, is ann druffels most recent uforelated book. James mcdonald, as well as her earlier work in the alien abduction field. Mcdonalds fight for ufo science 2003 by ann druffel. This memorable nicap book has recently been updated and republished with richard hall, former assistant nicap director, as editor. Ann will expand on her new book, firestorm, which tells the important story of dr. She and her mother, aileen walsh mcelroy, watched the object as it slowly traveled westerly. Ann druffel how to defend yourself against alien abduction.
This is a great story and continuation of this series. In 1954, while driving through the arizona desert with two meteorologists, mcdonald spotted an unidentified flying object none of the men could readily identify. We are a collectivelyowned radical bookstore and community event space in asheville, north carolina. They discuss her books, how to defend yourself against alien abduction, and firestorm. While i was in laughlin at the 15th annual international ufo congress conference and film festival, i was lucky enough to snag a copy of ann druffel s biography of dr.
We have her extrapolate on that musing and she explains why mcdonald was such an important figure in ufological history. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. It is a good biography, although i got tired of the authors use of the words always, never, only, ever, every. Her book and presentation powerfully demonstrate what researchers have gone through to bring a truth to the public which the publics elected and appointed officials did not want acknowledged. You should know cade and gwens story in order to appreciate ian, gwen, brock and amy.
James edward mcdonald may 7, 1920 june, 1971 was an american physicist. Dr james e mcdonalds fight for ufo science 2003 available on amazon usa and on amazon uk. Ann druffel author of how to defend yourself against. She talked a lot about her mothers book firestorm, about the life and tragic death of the controversial ufologist, dr. Ann druffel has just published an important book firestorm, a biography of scientist and extraterrestrial phenomena researcher dr. Mcdonalds fight for ufo science, published by wild flower press in 2003, is ann druffel s most recent uforelated book. Ann druffel books list of books by author ann druffel. She also told of her mothers investigations of the rev. This book documents his brave fight for justice and truth, and his untimely and mysterious end. Firestorm is also the book that her screenplay, a man with wonder, is based on. He was able to peruse the files of project blue book at wright patterson air force base, and eventually concluded. Mcdonalds fight for ufo science voyagers 9780926524583.
Ann will expand on her new book, firestorm, which tells the important. Mcdonald was a fearless, tireless scientist who dared to enter the ufo field publicly in 1966, after eight prior years of private ufo research in and around his hometown of tucson, arizona. Bailey of pasadena, who claims that two aliens entered his home, hiding behind halloween masks. Firestorm sons of templar mc 2 anne malcom 5 stars amy and brock. At the 2004 roswell ancient of days conference, ann druffel tells jerry about how she began investigating ufos in 1957 with the national investigations committee on aerial phenomena nicap. Firestorm, a biography of mcdonald by ufo researcher ann druffel, gives a detailed account of mcdonalds. Her book and presentation powerfully demonstrate what researchers have gone through to bring a. Druffel s 1998 book, how to defend yourself against alien abduction has caused its own controversial firestorm in the ufo field, ever since it released the idea that simple mental and physical resistance techniques can fend off harassing alien attacks. James mcdonald, an american scientist who studied ufos, among other things. On july 10, 2012, renowned author, earth mysteries investigator and former mufon investigator ann druffel returned to rainbow vision network to discuss her bestselling book, how to defend. There is a dark, ominous cloud hanging over firestorm, the knowledge that mcdonald eventually killed himself. Ann druffel is a sincere and intelligent observer and investigator of events and. Author and investigator ann druffel discussed her new book, firestorm, a biography of ufo researcher dr.
With this landmark work, ann druffel places mcdonald clearly where he belongs among the great pioneers of ufology. Encounters an early sighting at the beginning of the atomic age by ann druffel. Now these can be read as standalones but i dont recommend it. This book debunks the governments skeptics and reveals their coverup and secrets. She began investigating sighting reports in the southern california area in april 1957 with the national investigations committee on aerial phenomena nicap, which was directed. Besides ufo work, druffel freelances in various aspects of psychic research.
Macdonalds fight for ufo science, from one of the boom dealers in the vendors room. She has six other screenplays as well that are devoted to the field of ufos and worldly phenomena, including a science fiction version of a man with wonder, which is entitled the red hand of the oneills. James mcdonald and ann druffel both are legends and heros in ufology. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Looking at some of the details of the book, we start at the beginning with a statement by ann in firestorm that if james e. Anomalist books simply phenomenal the tujunga canyon. Mcdonald, which will be the focus of her presentation. Mcdonald had lived past 1971, the world of ufology today would be much, much different. Since 2008 weve supported grassroots movements in southern appalachia while developing a workplace on the basis of.
I deliberately read slowly, savoring each sentence, almost trying to avoid getting to the end. Ann druffel about me ufo researcher and author ann druffel dates her interest in the ufo question from 1945 when, as a schoolgirl, she viewed a bright yellowish object, very high in clear blue skies over long beach, california. As druffels book documents, hynek disagreed and maintained his scientific standing by not rocking the boat. Stan friedman highly recommended the book to me some time ago, and dr. Mcdonalds fight for ufo science voyagers, and more on. Ann druffel has wrote the definitive book on the life of dr. Mcdonalds fight for ufo science voyagers by ann druffel 20030915 by ann druffel isbn. Join facebook to connect with ann druffel and others you may know.
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