On the strengh of a "favourite paranormal" book review in the Daily Mail in 2003, I sourced the most wonderful book by Michael Bentine - "The Door Marked Summer". I got in via the net second-hand because it is now out of print. "Alibris" are very good and I always find the books are in good condition and arrive well-packed.
Anyway, do give it a go. Apart from his time as a member of the Goons with Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers, Michael Bentine grew up in a family where the father (from Peru) was totally committed to verifying psychic phenomena. His family home became host to innumerable psychics and mediums and he would spend his life a believer in the existence of life after death. He also believed in the theory of "possession" and goes into some fascinating views on how Adolf Hitler ended up using so many individuals like a puppeteer.
I do recall seeing him interviewed on Parkinson and talking about his own paranormal experiences, not least the occasion when he "saw" a skull superimpose itself over a Lancaster bomber crew member's face prior to a raid. Of course, the chap never came back. Incredibly, it would happen again and very tragically when he saw his own son's face change ...
Anyone else read it?
[Oops Moderator - forgive me - thought I'd posted this in Book Review section. May I trouble you to shift it for me? - Many thanks]
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RE: Michael Bentine
Hi R Jones,
I have also heard and read stuff about Michael Bentine's paranormal interests. I don't know if you have heard of a wonderful Medium/Healer called Betty Shine? She was a great friend of Michael's and often wrote in her own books about their conversations and psychic experiences, all very interesting.
Love and light
reikiangel
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RE: Michael Bentine
Dear Reikiangel
Yep - have read most of Betty Shine's stuff. In the 1980s I was in touch with her for absent healing for a boss of mine in London, who suddenly developed oesophageal cancer. It was jolly comforting at the time. Sadly, he died - as did Betty if I recall correctly.
Hope she's having a laugh with Bentine now!
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RE: Michael Bentine
Michael Bentine wrote a thrilling novel called Templar! I believe it is out of print now and not available at Amazon (I think). Does anyone know where I could get hold of a copy of this book.
Thanks very much
Love
RE: Michael Bentine
I have also got a signed copy of `A Door Marked Summer by Michael Bentine.He gave an amazing talk at a local theatre in Chelmsford
Love and Light
Pam x:)
RE: Michael Bentine
Hello Sue,
I found this entry on the net for you. If you scroll down you will find your book, it's in used condition.
[link] http://homepage.eircom.net/~ballyloughbooks/books.htm [/link]
This one is from an Australian site:
[link] http://www.seekbooks.com.au/featuredbook1.asp?StoreUrl=default_au&bookid=0593015924&db=au [/link]
Hope this helps.:)
Nooria
RE: Michael Bentine
Nooria, you are a star!! Thanks so much for this. I will get in touch with the company tomorrow to see if they still have the book in stock.
Many thanks once again.:D
Love