The Strange, But True
Life of Myra Wolberts
Book 1, by Myra Wolberts,
Trafford Publishing, 2004, 104 pp (888-232-4444)
This small paperback autobiography is a collection of 30 incredible stories,
all of which happened in the life of Myra Wolberts, an Omaha, Neb., woman with
psychic sensitivities.
Wolberts had many unusual experiences, both in childhood and in her adult
life, and each story includes an accompanying painting or illustration, done
by the author, who is a talented artist.
A memorable chapter tells of “M,” the haunted portrait of an Oriental woman,
and its connection to Myra’s invisible childhood friend. I’m sure many of us
can relate to this, myself included, having shared in the company of an
invisible “friend” or playmate while we were young.
There are scary encounters, such as the night visitor who climbed out of the
Wolberts’ basement every night and subsequently threatened Myra’s hamster.
Again, I have recollections of these kinds of experiences as a child.
She had many UFO sightings, and conversed with visitors from other dimensions,
such as the elderly angel who appeared on a commuter bus one afternoon, or the
Indians chanting outside her bedroom window.
Each story is only two or three pages long, which makes easy and fascinating
reading. After the first couple of chapters, you find yourself hungering for
the rest. I look forward to reading Wolberts’ Book 2, with more paranormal
adventures to come.
Judyisms, Through the Eyes of Essayist Judy Andreas
by Judy Andreas
Raven Press, New York, 2005, 165 pp
ISBN 0-9774608-0-0 (jude10901@aol.com)
What a gem this book turned out to be! Judy Andreas, a former caseworker in
Social Services, from New York, is known as an Internet columnist, made famous
on Jeff Rense’s Web site, www.rense.com. Each essay is a mini masterpiece from
a woman who knows how to tell it like it is.
Judy has a knack for using wit and humor to bring us to the point, and
oftentimes that is to criticize the status quo and the obvious flaws in our
capitalistic, corporate-dominated society. There is no doubt that her views
lean to the left. She does an excellent job of making common sense out of
controversial topics that most people wish to avoid, for fear of ridicule.
In his foreword, author John Kaminski quotes Judy as saying, “I believe that
you have to be able to talk about everything openly and rationally. Keeping
secrets is always a bad idea, and there are just too many secrets running
loose in the world right now. But you have to remember that people don’t want
to be scared all the time, even though there are serious issues that we all
should consider.”
Out of the 36 essays, I was most surprised by the one titled “For Whom Art
Bell Tolls.” This once revered king of live radio talk shows turns out to be,
in Judy’s opinion, just a tool of the New World Order. Her “Hippity Hoppity...
He Is Risen” essay on Easter is an eye opener as well.
She minces no words critiquing religion, and not just Christianity, but
discussing the difference between Judaism and Zionism, and then exposing those
New Age gurus who are in it just for profit and manipulation.
Excellent! I highly recommend getting a copy of this book. It’s one you’ll
want to pick up and read again someday.
— Ann Ulrich Miller
The reviewer is the mother of
Star Beacon book reviewer Marty Ulrich (Mau),
who hasn’t done much reading lately!
Paranormal true stories plus 'Judyisms' in essay form
