Like so many others I’ve talked to who have read this, I was disappointed with this book. I think it largely steps from a misconception regarding the book’s purpose; Allison was pretty clear it was to help other psychics, but that’s not really how it has been marketed.

I disagree with the Foreword’s description of the book as “warm”. It seemed much more clincal and unemotional, more a logical presentation of the facts as she sees them. As a result I found it difficult to engage with. It didn’t hold my interest very much at all.

Dubois’ black and white viewpoint on people discouraged me too.

All in all, it made me think about some of my misconceptions but was hardly a fascinating read. I’d be much more interested in reading some of Gary Schwartz’ research.