The Coincidence File: Synchronicity, Morphic Resonance or Pure Chance?

By Ken Anderson

Coincidences retain an age-old fascination and mystery -- and more than a touch of the uncanny. Extraordinary stories from around the world entertain and make you ponder this incredible phenomenon,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0713727497
• ISBN13: 9780713727494
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Blandford
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Jam-Packed with Fresh Cases

_I admit that I originally bought this book simply because I tend to buy every volume of synchronicity stories that I can find. I certainly wasn't familiar with the Australian author. Having now read it, I can attest that it is the largest collection of fresh cases that I've found in years. This is a gold mine if, like me, you are fascinated by meaningful coincidence. _The core of the book is seven chapters of coincidence files that were sent to the author from all around the world. I have found no overlap here with other published collections. You have case after case, which range from one paragraph to several pages depending on the order and complexity. _However, this book isn't just a collection of individual cases. The first section deals with how to refine and raise one's awareness of synchronicity in their life- without abandoning objectivity. This includes journal keeping to see patterns that would normally go unrecognized. Not only that, but there are chapters on how synchronicity relates to intuition, morphic resonance, probability, numinous numbers, the clustering effect, astrology, time, miracles, same names, and chance encounters. All of these are illustrated with numerous appropriate examples. _The author also includes a detailed study of the uncanny coincidences between the Lincoln and Kennedy assassinations as an appendix. _A second appendix is a scholarly study of psychology and coincidences by Dr. Caroline Watt. This seems to be provided to balance things out in terms of objectivity- yet even this critic finds that there are cases that cannot simply be explained away by chance and selective attention. _This book is both a first rate introduction to the subject, as well as, a treasure trove of new cases for those already fascinated by the subject.

Interesting stuff

This book is jammed packed with everyday coincidences. Some are funny, some are sad but all of them are great to read about. There are name coincidences, time coincidences and even a chapter on the Lincoln-Kennedy coincidences. The author also offers advice on how to raise awareness of our everyday coincidences.