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Summary: The Other Coleman
Review: With "Strange Highways", Jerry Coleman doesn't simply follow in the footsteps of his brother Loren. He steps boldly along the twists and turns of America's paranormal and cryptozoological roadways. "Strange Highways" is the culmination of 30 years of field investigations by one of the sanest men in the often insane world of the unexplained. Coleman doesn't write to titilate your senses. He doesn't attempt to persuade you to his point of view. Jerry Coleman isn't selling anything. He simply takes a sometimes cynical but open minded approach to some of the mysteries America has to offer. Like others engaged in this field, he brings an inquisitive mind harnessed to good old fashioned common sense. The result is a book that offers sensible explanations where explanations are possible. The Lawndale, Illinois thunderbird incident is a case in point. Jerry investigated this report personally and shares his field notes with us. While his results may disappoint those hoping for a more sensational ending, Colemen's conclusions underscore his ability to cut through the mythology and weigh the evidence in a meaningful manner. And for those who demand a little more of the unexplained, there's plenty of that also. I do find two problems with this book. One is that it is too broad in scope to allow for an in depth discussion of all the topics. I can't help but feel Mr. Coleman has much more to tell us. The other complaint is minor and has to do with the number of typos. That I think, can be layed at the publisher's feet. Perhaps in Jerry's next book, that problem will be resolved. And I do hope there is a next one. If there is, it will definitely be on my "Must Buy" list.
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