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Witnessed: The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions Paperback – May 1, 1997

by Budd Hopkins (Author)

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Chronicles the alien abduction case surrounding Linda Cortile, who remembered her experience while under hypnosis and who offered a bizarre explanation to several independent testimonies of a strange incident near where she was taken. Reprint.

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512 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Pocket Books
Publication date

May 1, 1997
Dimensions

4.5 x 1 x 6.75 inches
ISBN-10

0671570315
ISBN-13

978-0671570316
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pocket Books (May 1, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 512 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0671570315
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0671570316
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 1 x 6.75 inches

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Gary A. Kenney

Excellent yard lighting

Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2023

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Lights up the front of my driveway and street, after township turned street lights off (very hateful politicians). Must have sun to work. So rainy days no light. Comes back on with sun next day

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Adameroni74

Fascinating, surprised no movie made

Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2013

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I'm a big believer that UFOs and aliens exist, because I simply don't think it's logical that we are alone in the vast universe. Therefore I really enjoyed this book.

This story is fascinating even if none of it is true. Multi-layered, the 1989 alien abduction is central but only part of the story. With that in mind I'm surprised it's never been made into a movie. Budd Hopkins' book previous to this one "Intruders" was made into a TV movie and it wasn't that great. And "Fire In The Sky" about the Travis Walton abduction blew it on the most important part of his story - his supposed abduction.

Budd Hopkins, a painter by trade, writes surprisingly well for someone who more or less fell into UFO abduction research (having learned that from his first book "Missing Time", also a good read). One nitpick about his books is that he has a creepy old-guy thing going on; every woman is introduced with a little too much detail - especially if they are striking, tall, very successful, etc. etc. OK it's nice to get some background but he introduces no man this way. Maybe I'm reading too much into that. Also in this particular book a couple of supposed witnesses come and go in a few pages near the end, which for me ruined the drama that had built throughout the book.

Otherwise great story, true, partly true, or all-out hoax (which seems rather impossible and Hopkins makes a compelling case in the appendix that it can't possibly be). If you're fascinated by the UFO phenomenon like me you need to read this one.

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Marsha J. Wheeler

WOW

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2013

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I never had any interest in UFO stories until I read this one. I heard the author speak on an old recorded Art Bell radio show segment and decided to buy this book. Boy, am I glad I did. What a read! It keeps you going from start to finish and now I am watching ufology shows on TV which is new for me. This one will open your eyes wide!

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Bobbie

To me this was one of his better books. Probably due to the fact you had ...

Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014

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To me this was one of his better books. Probably due to the fact you had a semi connection between two of the people that was discovered after the intial Manhattan abduction. It was thought provoking to think this happens right in the middle of a "city that never sleeps". Hopkins is obviously well respected among his fellow UFO researchers. I would highly recommend this book.

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Music Maven

I want to believe...

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2021

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Either the best alien abduction story ever documented or a complete work of fiction. This is the fourth book by Budd Hopkins I've read and the most engaging. This is his only book to deal with one sighting and the effects on the lives of individuals who saw it. There were times when I literally could not put the book down. I would have given it 5 stars if not for some very hard to believe aspects. I have a very open mind about these types of things but even I was challenged to believe all that was described in this book. Some of the testimony of witnesses to this sighting were related in letters written to the author. The language, phrases and ideas conveyed by the letters and also by the words of the protagonist Linda Cortile were
at times awkward and detracted from credibility as well as just being downright annoying. I've never heard anyone say, "I'm going to shoot your face off," or repeatedly refer to aliens as "critters." I guess my feelings about this book could be summed up in a famous quote from The X-files: "I want to believe."

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reddog

Wow. Believable accounts.

Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021

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Enjoyed this book.

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Robert C.

Fascinating !

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020

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Book came in good condition. Subject matter is fascinating.

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Glenda Pliler

Hopkins is a thorough researcher.

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2015

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I liked Hopkins thorough investigative style, though I must admit I got a little tried of reading about every detail. Still, it was a great story and it seemed reliable.

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G. Warg

Great buy

Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2019

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The book Witnessed just arrived and it was as stated in near perfect condition. The book was also at a very reasonable price for a hardcover edition in this good condition. I will certainly purchase books from this vendor again.

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Liam J Madden

A Truly Excellent Book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 23, 2018

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Sadly, Budd Hopkins has since left Earth and has passed on. From what I understand he managed to write three books, the first 'Missing Time' is well worth tracking down and worth reading, the second is known as 'Intruders' and this third and last book is impressive and highly interesting. As books on the subject of alien abductions go, this is an incredible account. Set in New York around November 30th 1989 it follows the abduction of Linda Cortile and delves into a story-like quality with Budd explaining in excellent detail the areas of proof to corroborate the story. This is an incredible piece of work, well written and deeply fascinating and highly reassuring for those looking for proof we are not alone.

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sunil varghese

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on May 2, 2017

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hatimtay

PARFAIT :envoi rapide de surcroit ! Merci....

Reviewed in France on February 18, 2016

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L'une des traductions de ces ouvrages fondamentaux pour ceux qui débutent dans leur recherches sur ce genre de phénomènes (OVNI) écrit par l'un des pionners en la matière....

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Bill M.

Essential UFO book

Reviewed in Canada on June 28, 2019

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Great classic UFO case. Should be part of anyone's library who's interested in the UFO subject.

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