Fire in the Sky: The Walton Experience (Paperback)

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On November 5, 1975, after a long day of tree thinning, a group of loggers returning home to Snowflake, Arizona, noticed a strange glow in the sky. Curious, author Walton stepped out of the truck and walked toward the light. Suddenly a beam appeared, and Walton was forced to the ground as his panicked co-workers fled the scene. With Walton missing for five days, his co-workers were suspected of homicide, and a search was conducted for the body. Walton related his abduction by aliens in an earlier book (The Walton Experience, 1978), and Fire in the Sky, a movie based on that book, was released in 1993. Walton's new account of his story attempts to pull all the information together, place it in context, and provide a critical analysis. Included here are the initial experience, speculations, the making of the movie, and the writings of those who would debunk the incident. The result is a comprehensive presentation that X-File patrons will find of particular interest.?L. Kriz, West Des Moines Lib., Ia.
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The author recounts his abduction by a UFO in the mountains of Arizona in 1975, describing life aboard an alien spacecraft in an account that became the basis for the major motion picture of the same name. 25,000 first printing. IP. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 370 pages
• Publisher: Marlowe & Company; 3rd edition (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569247102
• ISBN-13: 978-1569247105
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #425,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't want to put this book down!, October 3, 1999

By A Customer

Walton captures your attention on the first page and never lets go. His skilled writing style is eclipsed only by the abduction experience itself. After a brief but delightful introduction, you are taken on a wild and terrifying journey through the unknown, as you bounce between the surreal world of alien abduction and the repercussions back on terra firma. Walton displays uncommon courage by delving into his own psyche, before, during and after his abduction. With impeccable logic, and verifiable facts, he successfully counters virtually every known criticism from his detractors. Walton should be lauded for avoiding personal interpretation in the telling of his experience. And yet, in a chapter dedicated to speculation, he satisfies our natural curiosity. Walton does such an expert job of answering our questions along the way, you may feel totally sated by the time you get to "The Making of Fire." Don't cheat yourself by skipping this chapter. Apart from explaining the reasons the movie departed from fact, it is a fascinating look into the world of movie making, with captivating portraits of the cast members. This book should be thoroughly enjoyable to UFO buffs and newcomers alike. Those less familiar with the UFO culture may be a little put off by Walton's defensive stance, the bulk of which is thoughtfully confined to an appendix, but hardcore enthusiasts will appreciate his candor and thoroughness.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Benevolent aliens, August 10, 1999

By A Customer

Travis had the misfortune to stand under an alien spaceship in the middle of the night and was contaminated by the anti-gravity force field of the ship. He was then taken aboard to receive a flush-out treatment, Hollywood later portrayed as a nightmarish experience. Correlated with what is known of the UfO phenomenom, there is no reason to doubt his experience. What I learned is that our alien brothers may not have complete control on where to land since they were unable to return him where they had picked him up. Incidents of this type are extremely rare and show how careful our visitors are not to be portrayed as invaders. A lesson in cosmic brotherhood is learned. As to why they come and visit us, this is altogether another story in need of a more profound inquiry before reaching any conclusion.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, must read, December 23, 2001

By	Vencislav Bujic (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is excellent book, must read if you are interested
in studing of UFO and our Big brothers from Cosmos.

On opposite, the movie "Fire in the sky" is real disappointment,
since it does not reflect what really happened,
but rather shows those extraterrestrials as bad and evil.

Have they really been so cruel and bad as shown in movie
they would not let Travis go back, or even worst...
After all, it was him who approached the craft, nobody
pulled him out of the truck on that day.

The book is based on real event, and I highly recommend
reading the book, written by Travis Walton.