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看見真相的通靈男孩: 有史以來最純真、最稀有、最早的通靈日記
教人大開眼界的真實通靈日記精彩呈現！
最早的通靈日記、最稀有的紀錄、最純真的書寫，揭開了無形的靈異世界！
1999年電影〈靈異第六感〉的人物原型與構思
【本書特色】
★稀有之書：從童稚的「小男孩」觀點出發，記錄觀察著靈界的種種，可說是「絕無僅有」的通靈書籍。
★純真之書：書中無處不流露著「純真」之情，而且在字裡行間，你將會找到和「心靈振動」泛起共鳴的啟示！
★超越時代之書：如果你想透過敏感靈魂的眼睛來深入了解英國維多利亞時代人們的生活，那麼這本書就是適合你的。
★通靈寶藏之書：書中所提及的靈異現象等均做了標示，原文編著者西里爾．史考特所作的註解，亦隨文呈現以利讀者閱覽。中文版編者則全面針對通靈與靈異部分，做了隨文的編後語，進一步說明日記中所遇到的靈異現象，以供讀者做進一步思考。
我的話似乎讓她嚇了一跳，她說：告訴你，小男孩。
我說：什麼事，鹽小姐？
她說：我發誓，我相信你有通靈眼……
一個來自英國19世紀維多利亞時代的小男孩，他生來即賦有通靈的能力，能看見靈光和靈魂，能看見人身上死亡與疾病的顏色，能感應一個人的過去和未來。然而，他成了父母眼中的「怪胎」，不斷受挫，直到遇見良善請通達的&#
最早的通靈日記、最稀有的紀錄、最純真的書寫，揭開了無形的靈異世界！
1999年電影〈靈異第六感〉的人物原型與構思
【本書特色】
★稀有之書：從童稚的「小男孩」觀點出發，記錄觀察著靈界的種種，可說是「絕無僅有」的通靈書籍。
★純真之書：書中無處不流露著「純真」之情，而且在字裡行間，你將會找到和「心靈振動」泛起共鳴的啟示！
★超越時代之書：如果你想透過敏感靈魂的眼睛來深入了解英國維多利亞時代人們的生活，那麼這本書就是適合你的。
★通靈寶藏之書：書中所提及的靈異現象等均做了標示，原文編著者西里爾．史考特所作的註解，亦隨文呈現以利讀者閱覽。中文版編者則全面針對通靈與靈異部分，做了隨文的編後語，進一步說明日記中所遇到的靈異現象，以供讀者做進一步思考。
我的話似乎讓她嚇了一跳，她說：告訴你，小男孩。
我說：什麼事，鹽小姐？
她說：我發誓，我相信你有通靈眼……
一個來自英國19世紀維多利亞時代的小男孩，他生來即賦有通靈的能力，能看見靈光和靈魂，能看見人身上死亡與疾病的顏色，能感應一個人的過去和未來。然而，他成了父母眼中的「怪胎」，不斷受挫，直到遇見良善請通達的&#
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July 7, 2017
Wonderful! I found this book in paperback in my stash. Printed in England. This boy's journal begins in 1885. It is one of the most remarkable documents of its kind. Highly recommend.
May 16, 2012
What an amazing journey! I was drawn to the book because of a review I read claiming its existence as a “classic” in spiritualism, clairvoyance and kindred subjects. As if that were not eye-catching enough for me, this book is from a most unusual perspective- a young boy of the late 1800’s who decided to write a diary. The edition I am commenting on was printed in 1952, and commented upon by “editor,” Cyril Scott in order to shed more light on the circumstances of its mysterious history.
The details of the author who penned the diary are quite interesting. Because the boy, who then grew to be an old man, remained entrenched in his Victorian mores, he required that his wife not allow the manuscript to be published until many years after his death, and only after some of the names were changed. He himself was to remain anonymous, and the name of the book was to stay as it was and be not altered to a more appealing one, corrected for grammar or altered for marketing purposes.
Throughout the story one can witness the mind set and vernacular of day-to-day activities and priorities, enmeshed in some misspellings of a young boy struggling to move beyond common literacy. Also well marked are comments the author did add for clarity and continuity later in his life, with full disclosure that he was assuming his young self meant “this.” As a fellow diarist, or journal writer, from a very young age, I can appreciate this extra touch and the sentiment of wanting others to understand your words.
I was mesmerized by the accuracy and details of the psychic powers of this young boy, time after time, some of which were transcribed as he was channeling the conversation. His authentic humanness was refreshing to witness as well, from his minor altercations with his sister and his mother, to challenges with his spiritual teacher, whom he refers to as Elder Brother (and whom the well read reader will have every reason to believe is among the High Initiates of the Arcane Science.) What joy to share in his confusion and scramble to make sense of all that made him different from other boys! What a testament of the existence of the “paranormal,” from a boy who had zero reference point, exposure or incentive to create such far-fetched ideas at that time.
Sadly, the diary comes to an abrupt ending and if it were not for the compassionate person piecing all of this together for us, we’d be left with more questions and a less-than satiated experience. However, the editor concludes the story with the fact that part of the remainder of the diary was inadvertently left on an Italian train the author rode once, on his way to entertain his second wife with it. Further, he outlines the author’s life as related to him by the widow, complete with several letters exchanged between the lovers. They chronicle some romantic turmoil, travel adventures, more psychic conversations, and words exchanged during World War I until the Peace Treaty was signed in 1923. The last letter shared is six years before the author dies.
The editor ends with the statement, which I echo with new found reverence, “Indeed, to those pure souls, like the diarist who was imbued with the spirit of service, they reveal themselves in accordance with the ancient occult maxim, namely, “When the pupil is ready, the Teacher is forthcoming.”
The details of the author who penned the diary are quite interesting. Because the boy, who then grew to be an old man, remained entrenched in his Victorian mores, he required that his wife not allow the manuscript to be published until many years after his death, and only after some of the names were changed. He himself was to remain anonymous, and the name of the book was to stay as it was and be not altered to a more appealing one, corrected for grammar or altered for marketing purposes.
Throughout the story one can witness the mind set and vernacular of day-to-day activities and priorities, enmeshed in some misspellings of a young boy struggling to move beyond common literacy. Also well marked are comments the author did add for clarity and continuity later in his life, with full disclosure that he was assuming his young self meant “this.” As a fellow diarist, or journal writer, from a very young age, I can appreciate this extra touch and the sentiment of wanting others to understand your words.
I was mesmerized by the accuracy and details of the psychic powers of this young boy, time after time, some of which were transcribed as he was channeling the conversation. His authentic humanness was refreshing to witness as well, from his minor altercations with his sister and his mother, to challenges with his spiritual teacher, whom he refers to as Elder Brother (and whom the well read reader will have every reason to believe is among the High Initiates of the Arcane Science.) What joy to share in his confusion and scramble to make sense of all that made him different from other boys! What a testament of the existence of the “paranormal,” from a boy who had zero reference point, exposure or incentive to create such far-fetched ideas at that time.
Sadly, the diary comes to an abrupt ending and if it were not for the compassionate person piecing all of this together for us, we’d be left with more questions and a less-than satiated experience. However, the editor concludes the story with the fact that part of the remainder of the diary was inadvertently left on an Italian train the author rode once, on his way to entertain his second wife with it. Further, he outlines the author’s life as related to him by the widow, complete with several letters exchanged between the lovers. They chronicle some romantic turmoil, travel adventures, more psychic conversations, and words exchanged during World War I until the Peace Treaty was signed in 1923. The last letter shared is six years before the author dies.
The editor ends with the statement, which I echo with new found reverence, “Indeed, to those pure souls, like the diarist who was imbued with the spirit of service, they reveal themselves in accordance with the ancient occult maxim, namely, “When the pupil is ready, the Teacher is forthcoming.”
October 20, 2009
I first read this book years ago, when I first became interested in the pararormal, and I have treasured it ever since.
The book is the diary of a young boy who grows up in England in the Victorian Era. A sensitive boy who can see aura's, spirits and other lifeforms, he would today be described as an 'indigo' child. But in the strict British middle-class family in which he grows up, he quickly learns to keep his observations to himself.
The text is almost exactly as he wrote it down, full of funny little spelling mistakes which don't hamper reading, but rather pull you into this little boys world and way of thinking. His unique view of Victorian society is subtly hilarious (due to the Victorian diet and stiff upper-lip attitude, everybody is constipated, and his father's 'lights' (aura) look distinctly muddy whenever the poor man is having trouble going to the bathroom again).
His 'old soul' wisdom, coupled with the naivety of a young boy is utterly charming.
If you would like an intimate look into the lives of people in this bygone era, seen through the eyes of a sensitive soul, this is a book for you.
The book is the diary of a young boy who grows up in England in the Victorian Era. A sensitive boy who can see aura's, spirits and other lifeforms, he would today be described as an 'indigo' child. But in the strict British middle-class family in which he grows up, he quickly learns to keep his observations to himself.
The text is almost exactly as he wrote it down, full of funny little spelling mistakes which don't hamper reading, but rather pull you into this little boys world and way of thinking. His unique view of Victorian society is subtly hilarious (due to the Victorian diet and stiff upper-lip attitude, everybody is constipated, and his father's 'lights' (aura) look distinctly muddy whenever the poor man is having trouble going to the bathroom again).
His 'old soul' wisdom, coupled with the naivety of a young boy is utterly charming.
If you would like an intimate look into the lives of people in this bygone era, seen through the eyes of a sensitive soul, this is a book for you.
March 11, 2020
I last read this about 26 years ago it is the diary kept by a Victorian child who could see and hear spirit entities starting from the death of his Grandfather. There are many books like this that test your credibility (and I am a believer) but not this one because rather than going for fame and fortune the author wrote the book from his childhood diaries but refused to have it published until after his own death. I particularly remember his account of going to a Catholic religious service for the first time as an adult. At the height of the service he saw a glowing higher spiritual entity appear near the roof of the church and as the ritual reached its peak his aura reached down and lit up just a few members of the congregation probably those who were truly living in the moment and flowing with the energy of the ritual.
I noticed that some critics were cynical of the story of this book being published after the author's death but this truly was a different age when people were far more modest and seeking public acclaim was looked down on. Being 68 I have been fortunate enough to meet some of this generation when gentlemen truly were just that and it was a honour to meet them.
I noticed that some critics were cynical of the story of this book being published after the author's death but this truly was a different age when people were far more modest and seeking public acclaim was looked down on. Being 68 I have been fortunate enough to meet some of this generation when gentlemen truly were just that and it was a honour to meet them.
March 13, 2022
Originally published in 1953, this is the allegedly true diary of a young Victorian boy with clairvoyant gifts. The boy remains anonymous and is about 12 years old, frail and in poor health, home-schooled and mollycoddled, but deeply sensitive. His writing improves as the book progresses, as he has a new tutor who he gets on with well.
The boy introduces his various guides and spirits he meets, including his ghostly grandfather who parents him better than his own. These entities play their part in his education also. Interestingly, one of them, who he considers a good friend, is Jesus; but the sort of religion Jesus subscribes to is one of reincarnation, more Buddhist than anything else. Frustratingly, the book ends abruptly as the boy loses interest in keeping his diary, though this does add to its authenticity; would not a hoax have a tidy ending?
Either way, this is an absolutely fascinating book. The paranormal is only a small part of the enjoyment of it; there is the philosophical turn it takes midway through as to the meaning of life and what happens after death, there is period detail described in quite a unique way, and the boy writes with a tender and innocent humour.
The boy describes many of his spiritual encounters to his much-loved tutor, Mr Passmore, who is something of a father figure. This quote amuses me much..
The boy introduces his various guides and spirits he meets, including his ghostly grandfather who parents him better than his own. These entities play their part in his education also. Interestingly, one of them, who he considers a good friend, is Jesus; but the sort of religion Jesus subscribes to is one of reincarnation, more Buddhist than anything else. Frustratingly, the book ends abruptly as the boy loses interest in keeping his diary, though this does add to its authenticity; would not a hoax have a tidy ending?
Either way, this is an absolutely fascinating book. The paranormal is only a small part of the enjoyment of it; there is the philosophical turn it takes midway through as to the meaning of life and what happens after death, there is period detail described in quite a unique way, and the boy writes with a tender and innocent humour.
The following details supplied by the diarist’s widow should now be stated. Before his death, his wife persuaded him to let the diary be published. But he made certain stipulations. It was not to be printed till several years after his death, and some names were to be altered…
…he refused to let any more high-sounding [title] be used than the one this bares; nor was the author’s identity to be mentioned.
The boy describes many of his spiritual encounters to his much-loved tutor, Mr Passmore, who is something of a father figure. This quote amuses me much..
When the Lama had gone, Mr Patmore scratched his head, and said “That’ll take a bit of thinking over."
August 10, 2018
This book presents itself as the diary of a Victorian boy who is clairvoyant. In the first half, there were some interesting vignettes about Victorian family life and the boy's coming to terms with his gift, but after that the story degenerated into totally useless and meaningless psychobabble, almost comic in nature, certainly nothing to justify its label as a time-honoured classic of the paranormal. Since it was a short book, I skimmed over the final pages to be able to say I read it. Other than that, I have no excuse for wasting my time with it.
May 28, 2018
Absolutely loved this book. The first three quarters of the book is hilarious while he's writing as an innocent young boy in Victorian England. No one knows who this boy actually was--all that we're told is that he was born in the North of England, and that his father was a wealthy business man with a love of reading. The young boy whose name we're never told shared his father's love of books and was probably gifted with second sight from birth. The boy's journals begin in 1885 and the last journal entry is dated 1927. He died in 1933 and the first edition of his journals was published in 1953. His journals are so compelling they have been reprinted 16 times. From quite a young age he had the ability to see auras and converse with his deceased grandfather and many other enlightened spirits, who teach him and his tutor. Despite the boy's enormous gifts he had no desire no make money from his psychic abilities. Later in life he becomes a painter and gives away many of his works. After inheriting a large sum of money from a wealthy uncle. he never had to work. It seems he used his talents to help others with readings, particularly people who lost loved ones during the first and second world wars. Due to a heart condition he was never drafted. The book is also available as a PDF download, however if purchased it's worth every penny.
February 4, 2020
This purports to be the diary of a young boy (age unspecified, but I would guess 10 – 12 years old) in Victorian England from 1885 – 87. Along with observations about his family, their servants, and the normal problems and curiosities of an intelligent and sensitive youth, he reveals clairvoyant abilities which manifest in various ways (he at first does not understand that this power of vision is not possessed by other people, which results in frequent ridicule and punishment):• He sees human auras which reveal people’s state of health, emotions, and general character.
• He sees and speaks to the dead, mainly members of his own family who he personally knew, but also friends and family members of adult acquaintances, including, in one case, the family dog.
• He sees elemental spirits which manifest as Rackham-esque fairies, as well as spiritual entities whose nature is revealed as the book unfolds.
• When meeting someone, he occasionally has insight into that person’s past or, more rarely, immediate future. His detailed knowledge about their personal past is what first convinces the few adults, none of them family members, who take his “second sight” seriously.
This is basically a proselytizing work for Spiritualism, but I found it very engaging, especially in its first half, where it presents its fantastic material with an exceptionally light hand. Presenting extraordinary revelations through the open credulity of a young child learning about the world (several early diary entries involve he and his slightly older sister trying to determine, from unhelpful adults and a Sibylline dictionary, exactly what is forbidden by the commandment against “adultery”) makes them easy for the reader to grasp, if not accept.
Eventually the anonymous diarist finds a sympathetic adult collaborator in the open-minded tutor Mr. Patmore, whose arrival, the boy’s dead grandfather assures him, was somehow arranged by the spirit world. The book’s second half becomes occasionally tiresome, as, through the boy’s psychic abilities, Patmore conducts interviews with various spirits which are entered in the diaries and constitute an introduction to the doctrines of Spiritualism.
The “diary” seems a bit too conveniently structured as an initiation into Spiritualist beliefs to be entirely believable as a diary. Certain novelistic characteristics occasionally struck me: for instance, the diarist describes his mother’s illness at one point in such a way that the reader will understand that she is pregnant, though the writer is ignorant of the nature of human reproduction; this sort of technique is standard in fictional presentations of an unreliable or naïve narrator. On the other hand, it does not indulge in a great deal of dramatic construction: two characters die in the course of the diary, the family cook, and a bachelor uncle whose estate leaves the family in considerable prosperity; neither of these latter show up in spirit form, which might have been expected as dramatic payoff in a straightforwardly fictional tale. (The diarist refers to his father being named the “executioner” of his uncle’s estate – the book abounds in entertaining malapropisms).
The diary has an introduction, afterword, and notes by Cyril Scott, who the book’s back cover copy describes as “the celebrated occultist”, but who I only knew heretofore as a composer. His notes explain certain aspects of the diarist’s experiences by reference to works such as Fairies at Work and Play by Geoffrey Hodson and The Occult Sciences in Atlantis by Lewis Spence.
September 4, 2015
Most of the story comprises the diary of a young boy, living in the north of England at the end of the 19th Century. The author at first has no idea that his special gifts of clairvoyance and clairaudience are in the least unusual. He is innocent to the fact that not everyone may converse with the deceased, watch gnomes or fairies at play in the garden, or discern a person's health and temperament by the state of his aura. Indeed such things are recorded in the same breath as everyday household news. Later, since so many topics are taboo at the time, he assumes it is simply not polite to mention them. Fortunately, with the help of teachers both worldly and ethereal, he learns to protect and nurture his talents. I found his relationships with these teachers most beautiful and moving, especially with one he sees only in visions, and first assumes must be Jesus.
May 29, 2013
I finished this little gem a few night ago and have continued to go back and re read several entries within on numerous occasions. Why didn't I find this book a long time ago? I'm going to give it the benefit of the doubt, and believe that yes it was written by a young boy in the 19th century, but that is only because I believe in the honesty of the human spirit. If you haven't read this, and are one to read many esoteric books, this little gem will become the ONLY one you continue to return to. I loved it, loved it and loved it.
December 31, 2013
I love this book!... I would recommend this book even to those who have no interest in the Paranormal!... The humour is unintended, and takes you by surprise right from the start. Victorian life as seen through the eyes of a young boy with an unusual talent, and described in an unassuming manner which captivates one -disarming any negativity one may feel about the subject matter. It is a piece of literature well worth reading for pure entertainment value!
September 21, 2007
This ones a doozie. A little clairvoyant boy who keeps a diary of all the supernatural things he sees but doesnt understand others can't see. Supposedly a true diary kept in Victorian England. Keep it real!
June 23, 2010
Intriguing and trippy from beginning to end, this book kept my attention until the long dissertations from the "Elder Brother." This book would have much more credibility if the author's identity were known.
September 30, 2007
Published posthumously, this diary, written by a young boy in Victorian London, chronicles his growing awareness of his psychic ability and his connection to spirit.
January 3, 2008
sweetly written, interesting growth in character, a great read and tremendously interesting.
June 7, 2011
One of the most realistic descriptions of psychic activities I have ever read.
April 7, 2012
Beautifull book, the treasure of mine
August 21, 2013
Sorry, but didn't believe a word.
Maybe lost with translation, but... I don't know.
Maybe lost with translation, but... I don't know.
August 10, 2013
A wonderful book describing how a young boy dealt with his mediumistic abilities, before he totally understood them.
August 2, 2015
The beginnings of New Age thought from a late 19th Century boy. Profound, funny and highly readable.
December 19, 2015
I was given this as present and its superb. I do enjoy the unexplainable.
April 23, 2016
I never heard of this book until recently. I found it fascinating! Lots of things to contemplate. I highly recommend it.
March 16, 2017
Amazing
An amazingly , fantastic read.
A must read to all skeptical and non skeptical people out their
Would recommended to the whole world
An amazingly , fantastic read.
A must read to all skeptical and non skeptical people out their
Would recommended to the whole world
July 4, 2017
Okay, so the writing isn't great! I'll be the first to admit that. (Hence the four stars.) But it was written by a little boy in the 19th century as his diary. What is so amazing about him? He was a gifted psychic without really understanding his gift. This is what is so charming about the book. His visions, interpretations, and interactions are so real, pure, and beautiful. Anyone doing research about English 19th Century society will get a clear vision of language, behavior, societal status structure, etc. I loved the boys innocent world view and the relationship he has with his sister. Money, status, education never changes the raw and cantankerous relationship between brother and sister, no matter when in history! It is truly a blessing that he wrote down his journey as a psychic, so young, for us to see his perspective, as well as, for us to come to know the soul world so well. I do believe, as his grandfather predicted, his words are a gift to us now! It is a short read, but filled with mind-blowing revelations about God, guardian angels, heaven, hell, and our souls journeys. It might unsettle your preconceived notions about the world, but you won't be disappointed in the end!
January 3, 2024
Bizarre 'diary' and extracts from 'letters' which is presumably a primer to explain and promote Spiritualism. This takes the form of the supposed diary of a young Victorian boy over a few years and ends with letters which suggest that the Spirits had correctly predicted WWI and WWII.
The diary begins quite lightly with the boy sticking mostly into seeing 'lights' (auras - something some rational people believe in) but soon spirals into fairies and elves, spirit guides, astral projection, reincarnation and past lives, spirit writing and finally full-on astral plane stuff. The initial comedy of the child's misunderstanding of adult life (mainly sex and pregnancy), some funny double entendres soon gives way to a lot of tedious explanations as various spirits show up to drone on about questions of Spiritualist doctrine.
This book was tiresome nonsense (and sexist too). Don't waste your time.
The diary begins quite lightly with the boy sticking mostly into seeing 'lights' (auras - something some rational people believe in) but soon spirals into fairies and elves, spirit guides, astral projection, reincarnation and past lives, spirit writing and finally full-on astral plane stuff. The initial comedy of the child's misunderstanding of adult life (mainly sex and pregnancy), some funny double entendres soon gives way to a lot of tedious explanations as various spirits show up to drone on about questions of Spiritualist doctrine.
This book was tiresome nonsense (and sexist too). Don't waste your time.
December 2, 2024
This is the diary of a Victorian boy who saw spirits. He sometimes got into trouble with his parents because they didn't share his gift and thought he was lying.
The book is often innocent and hilarious with only a small glimpse into the anonymous author's adult life.
It is a sweet and sometimes moving book. I enjoyed it.
The book is often innocent and hilarious with only a small glimpse into the anonymous author's adult life.
It is a sweet and sometimes moving book. I enjoyed it.
August 21, 2017
This book gives you a lot to think about. It takes you through the eyes of a child to show you what we can't see on a natural basis. I have always believed in seeing spirits and having a special gifts. This book reinforces what I already knew.
November 3, 2019
This is a surprisingly good read for anyone interested in psi. And the book it references, Fairies at Work and Play by Geoffrey Hodson is also surprisingly good. If you're like me and love reading books by and about psychics - you will like these 2 books.
June 12, 2020
I doubted myself about what I truly believed before during this book.
Whether the soul does exist after one dies? whether we can see the people we deeply missed? whether I can go to heaven if I did bad things sometimes but generally I'm a good person?
Whether the soul does exist after one dies? whether we can see the people we deeply missed? whether I can go to heaven if I did bad things sometimes but generally I'm a good person?
February 11, 2024
enlightening
I found this work to be of great interest. It verifies things that I have learned previously. It’s a bit difficult to read because of the old-fashioned language but very intriguing definitely worth the read
I found this work to be of great interest. It verifies things that I have learned previously. It’s a bit difficult to read because of the old-fashioned language but very intriguing definitely worth the read
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