Fringe-ology: How I Tried To Explain Away The Unexplainable-And Couldn't (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
I've never been great when it comes to writing book reviews, but I feel that I should spit out a few words about this phenomenal book.Steve Volk is a very well written journalist of whom has a knack for keeping the reader intrigued. I, for one, am not a fan of boring point-by-point style documents and found myself pleasantly surprised by his personal style of writing. Fringe-ology has to be one of the best books that I read in 2014, and I actually think I will be reading it again soon. Myself being one who is highly interested in the paranormal, metaphysics, life-after-death and so on, Volk touches these topics with a well-trained approach that neither guarantees nor denies the existence or credibility of either topic. The pages lay open and ready for one's own interpretation while also granting room for the unknown which dominates the background of each topic.You are never right, nor are you wrong when you read this book and delve into its material. I feel that I actually made a close friend through Volk's writing, as he 'speaks' in a way that exudes understanding while refraining from the oppressive ride that detailed research papers can be. I feel like reader and author are on the same level in his work, and that is a bonus in itself. I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the unknown and all that it encompasses. You will not be let down. Steve Volk is a very good writer. He writes about the paranormal (ghosts, unidentified flying objects, near death experiences, space, prayer, and even EMDR - which I hadn't heard of until today) using stories and interviews with (1) scientists and (2) those who've experienced paranormal events first hand. He discusses the middle ground and acknowledges both sides. I had heard some of the stories before, but many were new to me - EMDR, after-death communication, and LaBerge's book on lucid dreaming. I did get when he wrote about telepathy bending spoons (the cover art), because I didn't understand the science behind it, but I enjoyed the rest of the book.
What do You think about Fringe-ology: How I Tried To Explain Away The Unexplainable-And Couldn't (2011)?
A fun read, as much for Volk's brisk and disarming style as for the odd subject matter.
—paigeeyyy98
Well-written and full of anecdotes, but not a book I can get through right now.
—Kaylee
Since he knows very Little science, I don't trustHis conclusions. Meh.
—Zachary
An intelligent look at supernatural phenomena.
—zady
