"The abduction phenomenon, I have come to realize, forces us, if we permit ourselves to take it seriously, to reexamine our perception of human identity - to look at who we are from a cosmic perspective." - Dr. John E. Mack I wrote this account in order to give an inside view of the so-called 'alien abduction phenomenon'. There's been too many misconceptions around it, exploited to create the aura of sensationalism and fear; as a result, the truth got blurred and phased into the background. I've been there, I've lived through it, and this experience transformed me irrevocably. By no means has my account been influenced by reading abduction literature. These events and encounters have been a part of my life ever since I can remember; I accepted them as they were. Just recently I began to study the works of John E. Mack, David Jacobs, Budd Hopkins and other prominent researchers in the field, finding confirmation for the authenticity of what I have lived through. It was a stunning journey between realities, a paradigm-shattering interaction with other life forms, a stimulus for introspection and re-examination of my personal values and priorities. Sometimes I find it difficult to put into words the images I have seen and the concepts I have learned - for the simple reason that there are no words for the things coming out of this world. I did my best, though. I feel that everyone, whether new to ufology and the abduction phenomenon or an experienced investigator will find new material and fresh insights here. "The apparent expansion of psychic or intuitive abilities, a heightened reverence for nature with the feeling of having a life-preserving mission, the collapse of space-time perception, a sense of entering other dimensions of reality or universes, the conviction of possessing a dual human/alien identity, a feeling of connection with all of creation, and related transpersonal experiences - all are much frequent features of the abduction phenomenon." - Dr. John E. Mack, "The Passport To The Cosmos"