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Encounters with Star People: Untold Stories of American Indians
A noted American Indian researcher offers a collection of intimate narratives of encounters between contemporary American Indians & 'Star People'. The 1st-person accounts, described as conscious experiences & recalled without hypnosis, reveal a worldview that unquestionably accepts the reality of Star People. The stories also reveal cultures that almost universally regard them as ancestors, which allows for interactions that take place without fear & helps explain the uniqueness of the experiences. The stories are told by people from all walks of life. Some had graduate degrees; others never attended school. Some were adept at technology; others had never used a cell phone, owned a computer or a tv. A few of the stories are about events that occurred before the 1947 Roswell incident, however, the majority of the events took place between 1990 & 2010. This book significantly contributes to the knowledge about UFOs from a group that until now have mostly remained silent. Readers will likely never look at the UFO phenomenon in the same way again.
Dr Clarke, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University, has dedicated her life & career to working with indigenous populations. She's the author of several children's books & the bestselling 'Sisters in the Blood'. Retired from academia, she continues to work as a consultant to indigenous communities worldwide. See her www.sixkiller.com website.
Dr Clarke, Professor Emeritus at Montana State University, has dedicated her life & career to working with indigenous populations. She's the author of several children's books & the bestselling 'Sisters in the Blood'. Retired from academia, she continues to work as a consultant to indigenous communities worldwide. See her www.sixkiller.com website.
204 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2012
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April 10, 2014
I've read scores of books and articles about the UFO phenomena but none that I'd call charming. This book is charming enough to get around many of the defenses people like myself put up against claims that Earth is being visited by technologically sophisticated extraterrestrial species. If it were a book about ghosts, I'd be turning on all the lights and checking the locks--and I definitely don't believe in ghosts!
The American Indians who provide the thirty-plus accounts are from a variety of nations, but actual identities and locations are concealed, usually at the request of the tellers. That makes this poor phenomenological science as one must take it all on faith, but it works anyway. If you want good phenomenology writers like J.A. Hynek and Stanton Friedman abound.
The "Star People" reference in the title is a trifle misleading. While it is maintained that many Indian nations do believe that their ancestors live in, and occasionally descend from, the skies and while stories of this kind apparently preconditioned some of the experiencers to be less initially frightened than might otherwise have been the case, the experiences recounted here are almost entirely represented as encounters with alien craft and their passengers. This is, in other words, a book about UFOs and some of the closer encounters, not about Indian legends.
I'd recommend this book as a good read to anyone, no matter their opinions about UFOs.
The American Indians who provide the thirty-plus accounts are from a variety of nations, but actual identities and locations are concealed, usually at the request of the tellers. That makes this poor phenomenological science as one must take it all on faith, but it works anyway. If you want good phenomenology writers like J.A. Hynek and Stanton Friedman abound.
The "Star People" reference in the title is a trifle misleading. While it is maintained that many Indian nations do believe that their ancestors live in, and occasionally descend from, the skies and while stories of this kind apparently preconditioned some of the experiencers to be less initially frightened than might otherwise have been the case, the experiences recounted here are almost entirely represented as encounters with alien craft and their passengers. This is, in other words, a book about UFOs and some of the closer encounters, not about Indian legends.
I'd recommend this book as a good read to anyone, no matter their opinions about UFOs.
October 10, 2017
One of my book groups read this and I will say that it sparked a lively discussion. Whether you believe in alien ( star people ) visitors or not, this book is full of intriguing stories told to the author by fellow American Indians. She states more than once that many American Indian cultures are generally more receptive to the idea of UFOs because they believe Star People are their ancestors. To me, some accounts were very convincing, but there were others that were really difficult for me to find credible.
July 27, 2017
Amazing
I had no idea there were stories like this. I'm not sure what to say other than you have to read this book. Whether you believe the stories or not it is an extremely intriguing read.
I had no idea there were stories like this. I'm not sure what to say other than you have to read this book. Whether you believe the stories or not it is an extremely intriguing read.
September 17, 2019
A great read!
For those interested in understanding how other cultures experience Aliens and UFOs. Very well written and an easy read. I'm looking forward to reading the other two books.
For those interested in understanding how other cultures experience Aliens and UFOs. Very well written and an easy read. I'm looking forward to reading the other two books.
November 1, 2019
A great read
I read this book with a free mind and found the personal accounts both fascinating and intriguing. I really did enjoy the style and personal attachment it creates. Well worth the read.
I read this book with a free mind and found the personal accounts both fascinating and intriguing. I really did enjoy the style and personal attachment it creates. Well worth the read.
April 11, 2021
Gran contenido presentado de forma sencilla, sin sensacionalismos. Una mente abierta ayuda a apreciarlo un poco mejor, aunque dada su narrativa y estructura, es recomendable para todo tipo de público :)
December 30, 2023
Excellent book, very underrated, I barely heard about it, the cases are very credible, and the book is very well written by an academician still it is not pretentious. Really worth reading, the cases fall completely inside the UFO lore. Good work.
January 25, 2019
Awesome
I loved this book, quite an easy read and informative. I liked learning tribal beliefs regarding the star people..I too,keep my eyes on the skies,and have seen the UFO's.
I loved this book, quite an easy read and informative. I liked learning tribal beliefs regarding the star people..I too,keep my eyes on the skies,and have seen the UFO's.
September 26, 2019
Excellent research!
We are not alone. Point. Blank.Period! Great read and I’m also interested now in learning why these experiences are so extremely common for Native Americans
We are not alone. Point. Blank.Period! Great read and I’m also interested now in learning why these experiences are so extremely common for Native Americans
December 31, 2019
I liked this book because it talks about American Indians and Alien encounters. The author talks about known alien interactions that have been in the current literature and applies them to American Indians with personal encounters with anonymity but really good stories about abductions, encounters and experiments and the long history of America Indians and alien encounters. This is a eye opening book about how American Indians have had a long tradition of alien encounters, good and bad. Some aliens are just observers, some are on earth as observers and some are not good, just like people. Very fascinating book.
July 6, 2020
Great reads.
I love her books. She has a way of making it seem like you are there as she interviews these people.
I love her books. She has a way of making it seem like you are there as she interviews these people.
May 13, 2013
This is a very interesting book recounting stories of Native Americans who have reportedly had encounters with UFOs and alien life forms. The Native Americans wholly believe they are descended from the "Star People" and have been intermingled with them since the beginning of their being.
Some of the stories are very believable, of course, some sound so off the wall, but if you're interested in this subject it's a very good book.
Some of the stories are very believable, of course, some sound so off the wall, but if you're interested in this subject it's a very good book.
December 27, 2014
Fantastic! High-five to the Native Americans for their integrity and revered connection to the Star Family in this book.
It is so refreshing to read the interviews of Natives who do not gain anything from sharing their ET experiences.
I admire their courage in these encounters as some events are quite frightening, and yet these brave man and woman non-violently handled it very well.
The Natives should be our ET-Human Contact Ambassadors for humanity!
It is so refreshing to read the interviews of Natives who do not gain anything from sharing their ET experiences.
I admire their courage in these encounters as some events are quite frightening, and yet these brave man and woman non-violently handled it very well.
The Natives should be our ET-Human Contact Ambassadors for humanity!
October 26, 2014
I gave this book a three based on the fact that it was kind of disgusting that every interviewee ate food during the interview and that 80% of the interviewees died somehow soon after being interviewed. I had a feeling that most of these stories are fake. If the people describing the events in the book actually existed then I would give it five stars. No way of knowing though so I take it with a grain of salt. Very interesting read
November 26, 2015
Excellent! It is a brave move for an academic to address forbidden topics such as this. Fascinating and engaging and totally believable. The truth behind it can't be known, of course, but here is an author willing to listen and take seriously what Indians have experienced in a very strange realm. See more at: Sects and Violence in the Ancient World.
October 1, 2014
One of the best books I have read on the subject of alien encounters. It smashes the modern mythology that people how see aliens are "fantasy prone" or even "new age believers" - relating the stories of common everyday people doing common everyday things when they find themselves faced with aliens. Wonderful!
January 13, 2017
Awesome!
Ardy Sixkiller is a consummate storyteller and has
a wonderful way of putting you right beside her on the reservations while she is getting these events recorded....these are wonderful, humble people telling their stories. I now have all 3 of her books and long to read more!
Ardy Sixkiller is a consummate storyteller and has
a wonderful way of putting you right beside her on the reservations while she is getting these events recorded....these are wonderful, humble people telling their stories. I now have all 3 of her books and long to read more!
July 21, 2014
I loved this book. It was such a breath of fresh air, reading about UFO and alien encounters from a completely different point of view, that of the Native Americans. I think this book is an absolute must read for any serious UFO researcher, and for the average UFO buff like me. Great stories.
October 9, 2016
Well done
Interesting and we'll written. One of my son's in law is Indian and very honest. If these stories were to.d by whites I would be skeptical but Co I got from Indians I believe they are true.
Interesting and we'll written. One of my son's in law is Indian and very honest. If these stories were to.d by whites I would be skeptical but Co I got from Indians I believe they are true.
May 31, 2014
Interesting and astounding on many levels but oh, so repetitive. Weird knowing what each interviewee ate during the interview.
June 30, 2015
Very good unique alien tales
January 8, 2016
All of the alien and ufo stories validated by the Native American perspective
January 18, 2013
:) I liked it, kind of creepy, some of the stories are from home... Yikes!
March 26, 2017
This book was a real page turner, very interesting slotold t of the stories were told in a way that made you feel like you toed to keep hearing more I would definitely recommend this book for anyone interested in the fact that the truth is out there,and I will believe this even more now having read this book.I would like to day thank you to the Author and all the American Indian people for making this book possible.I would recommend this book 100%.
Tthis book was a real page turner, very interesting a lot of the stories were told in a way that made you feel like you needed to keep hearing more I would definitely recommend this book for anyone interested in the fact that the truth is out there ,and I will believe this even more now having read this book. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of this book.
Tthis book was a real page turner, very interesting a lot of the stories were told in a way that made you feel like you needed to keep hearing more I would definitely recommend this book for anyone interested in the fact that the truth is out there ,and I will believe this even more now having read this book. Thank you to everyone involved in the making of this book.
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