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Millennial Hospitality
1 NEW SOFTCOVER BOOK
- GenresAliensNonfiction
488 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2002
About the author
Charles James Hall
11 books45 followersCharles James Hall was born and raised in rural Wisconsin, USA, near Madison. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on July 20, 1964. He was stationed at Nellis Air Force Base outside Las Vegas, Nevada, for over two years. While there, he served for extensive periods of time as a weather observer in the desert on the Gunnery ranges at Indian Springs, Nevada. Following this, he served a year in Vietnam in the Mekong Delta. Charles received an award for surviving more than 35 communist attacks. A year after receiving an honorable discharge in May 1968, Charles married Marie, on the condition that he would go to college. In record time, he earned both a Bachelor's Degree in Thermal Physics and a Masters degree in Applied Nuclear Physics at San Diego State University in San Diego California. Charles did Ph.D. level post graduate work at the University of Maine at Bangor. Later, he earned a Masters in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
When Charles and Marie had been married about three months, Charles decided to risk telling her about the extraterrestrials he had encountered at Indian Springs. Marie wasn't terribly interested in whether or not ETs existed. She only said that if she met one, she hoped she would behave properly. That might just be another way to describe the current buzzword, 'Exopolitics'.
Raising a family pushed memories of the terror and unprecedented experiences on the Indian Springs gunnery ranges into the background, but they couldn't be forgotten. In his spare time, Charles began writing his memoirs for his children and grandchildren. Eighteen years later, when Marie discovered what he had been doing, she convinced him to publish them. She found it easy to come up with a title, cover design and helped edit what eventually became the Millennial Hospitality series, which is now four books. Marie particularly liked Charles' memoirs because they did not attempt to prove the existence of extraterrestrials, but rather, could be read and enjoyed by anyone. They read like a novel and the reader can learn about how to be a better human being. Because of the nature of the material, and to protect the innocent, it seemed prudent to change the names of friends, places, a few distances and directions. The Millennial Hospitality series is without precedent, a truly groundbreaking account of one man's actual experiences with extraterrestrials in the Nevada desert. It is already being hailed as a classic.
When Charles and Marie had been married about three months, Charles decided to risk telling her about the extraterrestrials he had encountered at Indian Springs. Marie wasn't terribly interested in whether or not ETs existed. She only said that if she met one, she hoped she would behave properly. That might just be another way to describe the current buzzword, 'Exopolitics'.
Raising a family pushed memories of the terror and unprecedented experiences on the Indian Springs gunnery ranges into the background, but they couldn't be forgotten. In his spare time, Charles began writing his memoirs for his children and grandchildren. Eighteen years later, when Marie discovered what he had been doing, she convinced him to publish them. She found it easy to come up with a title, cover design and helped edit what eventually became the Millennial Hospitality series, which is now four books. Marie particularly liked Charles' memoirs because they did not attempt to prove the existence of extraterrestrials, but rather, could be read and enjoyed by anyone. They read like a novel and the reader can learn about how to be a better human being. Because of the nature of the material, and to protect the innocent, it seemed prudent to change the names of friends, places, a few distances and directions. The Millennial Hospitality series is without precedent, a truly groundbreaking account of one man's actual experiences with extraterrestrials in the Nevada desert. It is already being hailed as a classic.
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January 26, 2008
The book, "Millennial Hospitality" by Charles James Hall, otherwise known as Charlie Baker in the text, reflects upon his tour of duty at Nellis AFB during the 60s. Although Mr. Hall has many stories to share about his experiences with aliens when he was performing his job as a weather observer, he tends to overuse the convention of dialog and draws out his conversations with a repetitive style that almost annoys the reader. For instance, the chapter "Doxology" could have been completely omitted which would have spared the reader some of this. Mr. Hall also takes every opportunity to convey to his audience that he is a very special man. Perhaps a tad more restraint could have been employed regarding the validity of his own merits. Mr. Hall would have his audience believing that he is the brightest, bravest, most special, and the most level headed man that ever served in the entire history of the US Air Force. Granted, some of his exploits did take a lot of nerve, but he over did his own self-praises by having other people say how amazing he is at every opportunity.
On the bright side, Mr. Hall's experiences with alien life forms are both informative and interesting. He relates several episodes with good ability and there are many stretches in the book that read very well. I especially liked the part concerning the interview with the "neurosurgeon" (336).
It was helpful for me to locate a map of Nellis AFB to get a better idea of the various ranges Charlie worked between as a weather observer. I would have liked to see something like that included in the content of the book. It would have enhanced the text to get an idea of the distances between the different ranges, where much of the alien contact took place. Of special interest to this reader, was the similarity between the writings observed from inside one of the alien scout ships and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Overall, I liked the book, but it could have been written with more cleverness and with less filler words in the form of repetitive dialog.
On the bright side, Mr. Hall's experiences with alien life forms are both informative and interesting. He relates several episodes with good ability and there are many stretches in the book that read very well. I especially liked the part concerning the interview with the "neurosurgeon" (336).
It was helpful for me to locate a map of Nellis AFB to get a better idea of the various ranges Charlie worked between as a weather observer. I would have liked to see something like that included in the content of the book. It would have enhanced the text to get an idea of the distances between the different ranges, where much of the alien contact took place. Of special interest to this reader, was the similarity between the writings observed from inside one of the alien scout ships and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Overall, I liked the book, but it could have been written with more cleverness and with less filler words in the form of repetitive dialog.
July 9, 2014
I imagine, in its own weird way, this is what the male equivalent of 'Twilight' must be. The writing is terrible, and the story is pretty silly. Yes, I know in some UFOlogy circles this is seen as partly factual. Ufology aside, this book is about an ordinary, boring, dull individual who is so impossibly special, aliens hiding out in the desert have taken a liking to him. Our protagonist is so special, only he can approach them! Only HE has a chance to make contact (without being roasted).
Read at your own risk.
Read at your own risk.
July 9, 2020
This guy sure has quite an imagination.
2 years later...
This was a really good book and I find myself wondering sometimes if it isn't true actually. I mean look at all we've been through recently. There has to be some sort of non-human intelligence running it all. Rob Skiba's work showed a lot to me in this area. Most recently I saw where he was talking about Jekyl Island where they created the Federal Reserve. Wow. There was so much I didn't know about that island and what it is built over. Spooky as hell. Look into it.
2 years later...
This was a really good book and I find myself wondering sometimes if it isn't true actually. I mean look at all we've been through recently. There has to be some sort of non-human intelligence running it all. Rob Skiba's work showed a lot to me in this area. Most recently I saw where he was talking about Jekyl Island where they created the Federal Reserve. Wow. There was so much I didn't know about that island and what it is built over. Spooky as hell. Look into it.
September 2, 2013
The character Charley is in denial about the events around him. I believe he is doing this to maintain his sanity. Even though the book does need more tighter editing I found the story to be believable. There are some unnerving parts in the story as the aliens come closer to inspect him, but he was smart enough to know if they wanted him dead there was nothing he could do about it, so why fight? Other soldiers with his same experience did not fair so well. If you love anything on the bizarre and aliens this is the book to read.
September 22, 2013
I love the fact that Charles Hall shared his experience with the world. However, the self-publish factor really shows. It's not polished. It's an interesting read. I didn't love it, but I was entertained by it.
May 28, 2014
a real slow book, but i feel it is important to read the first book, i have seen many interviews with
Charles James Hall, and i find him very believable, has an alien prescence been on earth for a long time?
Charles James Hall, and i find him very believable, has an alien prescence been on earth for a long time?
April 15, 2017
Completely made-up,repeating, boring to read through
It's very clear the story about the alleged 'tall whites' is ridiculous and completely made up. He contradicts himself so often exposing his made up story. He gives him self so much credit so often throughout his book it's unbearable to read further. He also referred to how super intelligence, brave and special he is. This guy is full of crap! He repeatably explains how he in the military and he does macho militarily brace things and how he saved 2 707 jets from crashing, including several fighter jets . He also claims to have super human eyesight being able to spot people several kilometres away with the naked eye. The book repeats stories, skips a lot, and contains a lot of unexplained aspects to his wacky sci-fi stories. It's very clear it's all made up and I don't recommend buying the other 2 books. He's in it for the money, he can deny this all he wants, but you can't deny it when you have three books for sale. He says that people will see the tall whites in 10 to 15 years from now - it's now 2017, so he says by 2027 or 2032 the alleged 'tall whites' will come public and we will know about it. Albeit, Mr.Hall was born in the 9th of November 1944 making him 72 years old in 10 years he will be 82 and 15 he will be 87 years, therefore, just enough time for us all to buy is books and profit his bank account before he dies. He has two children that the money will fund through and after college hence the reason why his wife is probably helping him with his book. People at his low level in the army with a non military role (let's be honest here) is not important and not paid much for his job. Therefore book proceeds would be the only significant income for him and his family. Army pensions is very low. His book should be re listed as sci-fi . To the allow your self to be duped by this lier - your more rational and intelligent than that - use your comes sense. Finally, for a man with so many alleged qualifications including
He claims he has a Degree in Thermal Physics, a Masters degree in Applied Nuclear Physics, a Ph.D, A Masters in Business Administration and yet he's a private in the army? Doesn't add up. Charles Hall is full of s@&t and misleading people.
It's very clear the story about the alleged 'tall whites' is ridiculous and completely made up. He contradicts himself so often exposing his made up story. He gives him self so much credit so often throughout his book it's unbearable to read further. He also referred to how super intelligence, brave and special he is. This guy is full of crap! He repeatably explains how he in the military and he does macho militarily brace things and how he saved 2 707 jets from crashing, including several fighter jets . He also claims to have super human eyesight being able to spot people several kilometres away with the naked eye. The book repeats stories, skips a lot, and contains a lot of unexplained aspects to his wacky sci-fi stories. It's very clear it's all made up and I don't recommend buying the other 2 books. He's in it for the money, he can deny this all he wants, but you can't deny it when you have three books for sale. He says that people will see the tall whites in 10 to 15 years from now - it's now 2017, so he says by 2027 or 2032 the alleged 'tall whites' will come public and we will know about it. Albeit, Mr.Hall was born in the 9th of November 1944 making him 72 years old in 10 years he will be 82 and 15 he will be 87 years, therefore, just enough time for us all to buy is books and profit his bank account before he dies. He has two children that the money will fund through and after college hence the reason why his wife is probably helping him with his book. People at his low level in the army with a non military role (let's be honest here) is not important and not paid much for his job. Therefore book proceeds would be the only significant income for him and his family. Army pensions is very low. His book should be re listed as sci-fi . To the allow your self to be duped by this lier - your more rational and intelligent than that - use your comes sense. Finally, for a man with so many alleged qualifications including
He claims he has a Degree in Thermal Physics, a Masters degree in Applied Nuclear Physics, a Ph.D, A Masters in Business Administration and yet he's a private in the army? Doesn't add up. Charles Hall is full of s@&t and misleading people.
December 25, 2024
I’ve read all 6 books. To me this is the most amazing alien story I’ve ever read. Charles Hall is extremely believable. He went from the Air Force to become a nuclear physicist so he’s no crash test dummy. We all know the US military does some weird stuff in the Nevada desert. His story of the Tall Whites that have been living in the Nevada desert for over 800 years blew my mind. I highly recommend this series. He says it’s true and I believe him because I Want to Believe. I wish someone would make a series out of these books. It would be fun to watch the military and the incoming administration lose their minds.
May 19, 2015
This was pretty good, but frustrating in that the author, despite presented with hard evidence, refused to believe what he was seeing. Each time he saw something—right in front of his face, mind you—he chose instead to believe he was hallucinating or had mental illness. Definitely frustrating, but absolutely worth the read.
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December 31, 2014I watched Charles talk on YouTube about his books. I read this first book of his series and I thought it was very interesting and quite believable. If this story is true, Charlie is a sincere, brave man.
June 24, 2013
I read this entire series of books. It was actually quite boring, yet fascinating at the same time.
May 22, 2020
5 Stars for the actual story and 1 Star for the lack of editing.
I've watched several interviews with Charles J Hall. A lovable, friendly and honest man. I knew any book containing his experiences with the Tall Whites would have more details and I couldn't wait to get my hands on his book(s). I listened to the audio of this first book in a five book series.
The main story line was what I was interested in learning more about and I'm glad I purchased the book. I actually bought both the ebook and audio. I feel like this was a memoir. The end was not what I expected or satisfying like most books/memoirs are. I felt as if I was just reading a diary, with no goal and no real ending. Perhaps the remaining books will shed some light. I do want to read them and have already purchased the second book. Although the writing is bad, or should I say the lack of editing, the actual main story was good. Some areas I didn't understand because something was missing (plot holes) and I was left with questions that were not answered, which made me sad because I really wanted to know. Maybe the author just forgot to add those bits of information? Other times I wondered why Charlie Baker didn't ask certain questions, why he would never admit to what he was seeing or approach things a little differently and try to get to know the Tall Whites. Why did the men say Charlie was brave, when he was actually scared all the time and chose to ignore things right in front of him? Again, maybe the next books will answer my own questions. I sure hope they do.
Sometimes, we can look past the not-so-perfect book to get to the main story. Those books are worth the read and I'm glad I read it.
I don't want to hurt the author's feelings, but I have to be honest (in a good critical way).
If you can get past the bad self-editing, too much description, at home echoey studio, monotone reading level (some people do that when they read out-loud), the reading of the front pages (chapters, LCCN, copyright, etc.) which are not done, the overused and unnecessary adverbs, (repetitive) conversations that don't need to be explained twice, telling instead of showing, the clearing of his throat three times in chapter 22 (in the audio), and the uneven sound levels throughout (in the audio), you'll be fine. More times than I can remember, I was distracted while listening to the audio because in my mind I was fixing sentences, removing words or rewriting paragraphs. I'm actually surprised that all of the above, especially the sound levels and constant echoes, were even allowed to pass and be accepted on Audible. Also, the audio part that includes the reading of the chapters, the ISBN, the copyright, all those non-chapters are not supposed to be read. The actual chapters didn't start until chapter five in the audio.
I've watched several interviews with Charles J Hall. A lovable, friendly and honest man. I knew any book containing his experiences with the Tall Whites would have more details and I couldn't wait to get my hands on his book(s). I listened to the audio of this first book in a five book series.
The main story line was what I was interested in learning more about and I'm glad I purchased the book. I actually bought both the ebook and audio. I feel like this was a memoir. The end was not what I expected or satisfying like most books/memoirs are. I felt as if I was just reading a diary, with no goal and no real ending. Perhaps the remaining books will shed some light. I do want to read them and have already purchased the second book. Although the writing is bad, or should I say the lack of editing, the actual main story was good. Some areas I didn't understand because something was missing (plot holes) and I was left with questions that were not answered, which made me sad because I really wanted to know. Maybe the author just forgot to add those bits of information? Other times I wondered why Charlie Baker didn't ask certain questions, why he would never admit to what he was seeing or approach things a little differently and try to get to know the Tall Whites. Why did the men say Charlie was brave, when he was actually scared all the time and chose to ignore things right in front of him? Again, maybe the next books will answer my own questions. I sure hope they do.
Sometimes, we can look past the not-so-perfect book to get to the main story. Those books are worth the read and I'm glad I read it.
I don't want to hurt the author's feelings, but I have to be honest (in a good critical way).
If you can get past the bad self-editing, too much description, at home echoey studio, monotone reading level (some people do that when they read out-loud), the reading of the front pages (chapters, LCCN, copyright, etc.) which are not done, the overused and unnecessary adverbs, (repetitive) conversations that don't need to be explained twice, telling instead of showing, the clearing of his throat three times in chapter 22 (in the audio), and the uneven sound levels throughout (in the audio), you'll be fine. More times than I can remember, I was distracted while listening to the audio because in my mind I was fixing sentences, removing words or rewriting paragraphs. I'm actually surprised that all of the above, especially the sound levels and constant echoes, were even allowed to pass and be accepted on Audible. Also, the audio part that includes the reading of the chapters, the ISBN, the copyright, all those non-chapters are not supposed to be read. The actual chapters didn't start until chapter five in the audio.
May 22, 2020
I've watched several interviews with Charles J Hall. A lovable, friendly and honest man. I knew any book containing his experiences with the Tall Whites would have more details and I couldn't wait to get my hands on his book(s). I listened to the audio of this first book in a five book series.
The main story line was what I was interested in learning more about and I'm glad I purchased the book. I actually bought both the ebook and audio. I feel like this was a memoir. The end was not what I expected or satisfying like most books/memoirs are. I felt as if I was just reading a diary, with no goal and no real ending. Perhaps the remaining books will shed some light. I do want to read them and have already purchased the second book. Although the writing is bad, or should I say the lack of editing, the actual main story was good. Some areas I didn't understand because something was missing (plot holes) and I was left with questions that were not answered, which made me sad because I really wanted to know. Maybe the author just forgot to add those bits of information? Other times I wondered why Charlie Baker didn't ask certain questions, why he would never admit to what he was seeing or approach things a little differently and try to get to know the Tall Whites. Why did the men say Charlie was brave, when he was actually scared all the time and chose to ignore things right in front of him? Again, maybe the next books will answer my own questions. I sure hope they do.
Sometimes, we can look past the not-so-perfect book to get to the main story. Those books are worth the read and I'm glad I read it.
I don't want to hurt the author's feelings, but I have to be honest (in a good critical way).
If you can get past the bad self-editing, too much description, at home echoey studio, monotone reading level (some people do that when they read out-loud), the reading of the front pages (chapters, LCCN, copyright, etc.) which are not done, the overused and unnecessary adverbs, (repetitive) conversations that don't need to be explained twice, telling instead of showing, the clearing of his throat three times in chapter 22 (in the audio), and the uneven sound levels throughout (in the audio), you'll be fine. More times than I can remember, I was distracted while listening to the audio because in my mind I was fixing sentences, removing words or rewriting paragraphs. I'm actually surprised that all of the above, especially the sound levels and constant echoes, were even allowed to pass and be accepted on Audible.
Also, the audio part that includes the reading of the chapters, the ISBN, the copyright, all those non-chapters are not supposed to be read. The actual chapters didn't start until chapter five in the audio.
The main story line was what I was interested in learning more about and I'm glad I purchased the book. I actually bought both the ebook and audio. I feel like this was a memoir. The end was not what I expected or satisfying like most books/memoirs are. I felt as if I was just reading a diary, with no goal and no real ending. Perhaps the remaining books will shed some light. I do want to read them and have already purchased the second book. Although the writing is bad, or should I say the lack of editing, the actual main story was good. Some areas I didn't understand because something was missing (plot holes) and I was left with questions that were not answered, which made me sad because I really wanted to know. Maybe the author just forgot to add those bits of information? Other times I wondered why Charlie Baker didn't ask certain questions, why he would never admit to what he was seeing or approach things a little differently and try to get to know the Tall Whites. Why did the men say Charlie was brave, when he was actually scared all the time and chose to ignore things right in front of him? Again, maybe the next books will answer my own questions. I sure hope they do.
Sometimes, we can look past the not-so-perfect book to get to the main story. Those books are worth the read and I'm glad I read it.
I don't want to hurt the author's feelings, but I have to be honest (in a good critical way).
If you can get past the bad self-editing, too much description, at home echoey studio, monotone reading level (some people do that when they read out-loud), the reading of the front pages (chapters, LCCN, copyright, etc.) which are not done, the overused and unnecessary adverbs, (repetitive) conversations that don't need to be explained twice, telling instead of showing, the clearing of his throat three times in chapter 22 (in the audio), and the uneven sound levels throughout (in the audio), you'll be fine. More times than I can remember, I was distracted while listening to the audio because in my mind I was fixing sentences, removing words or rewriting paragraphs. I'm actually surprised that all of the above, especially the sound levels and constant echoes, were even allowed to pass and be accepted on Audible.
Also, the audio part that includes the reading of the chapters, the ISBN, the copyright, all those non-chapters are not supposed to be read. The actual chapters didn't start until chapter five in the audio.
June 11, 2018
There seems to be no way to know if Hall's story of Tall Whites is truth, complete fabrication, or something in between.
This is only the first of, what, FIVE books Hall has written on the subject? This book was repetitive and amateurishly written, and could have said all it needed to say in about 100 pages. I would guess his entire series could have been one book the size of this first one, and would have been much, much better.
Frankly, I would like to know what's in the rest of the books, but this one was so tedious to read I have no desire to read further.
Not unlike Clifford Stone, Hall has a tidy and unverifiable explanation for why he's able to talk publicly about his highly classified alleged experiences. If I had to wager, I would bet against Hall's story being factual. That said, I leave open the slim possibility that it's true.
True or not, this book seemed to drag on endlessly and repetitively, and does kind of smack of a guy milking a story for all it's worth, and with a hint of a guy who started writing fiction and got carried away. Who knows. At any rate, as a reading experience, it sucks. Maybe the other four books are better? I'm not eager to find out.
This is only the first of, what, FIVE books Hall has written on the subject? This book was repetitive and amateurishly written, and could have said all it needed to say in about 100 pages. I would guess his entire series could have been one book the size of this first one, and would have been much, much better.
Frankly, I would like to know what's in the rest of the books, but this one was so tedious to read I have no desire to read further.
Not unlike Clifford Stone, Hall has a tidy and unverifiable explanation for why he's able to talk publicly about his highly classified alleged experiences. If I had to wager, I would bet against Hall's story being factual. That said, I leave open the slim possibility that it's true.
True or not, this book seemed to drag on endlessly and repetitively, and does kind of smack of a guy milking a story for all it's worth, and with a hint of a guy who started writing fiction and got carried away. Who knows. At any rate, as a reading experience, it sucks. Maybe the other four books are better? I'm not eager to find out.
September 27, 2023
An interesting read for sure.
Of course I cannot claim to believe if this is a true recounting of his actual experiences ‘out on the range’, but the story is still gripping nonetheless.
While reading this book I found that once I’d started a chapter, I could not stop reading until I’d finished it. Charlie was such an likeable character that each time I just really needed to know if Charlie would be okay.
However, I do have to say that the way Charlie is portrayed is quite odd. He describes himself being scared to the point of terror quite often, but he constantly decides to ignore these feelings to do a job that not a lot of people are expecting him to do. To me this seems wrong. The motivation for such a work honest individual is not really presented. Even though some form of ‘mental manipulation’ is hinted at some point, it didn’t really explain why Charlie would often refuse assistance from his colleagues when traipsing off into the middle of the night to face terrifying fear just to inflate a weather balloon.
That being said, I still enjoyed this book greatly. I was captivated throughout and found it hard to put the back down when I should be sleeping.
I recommend to anyone who has is interested in this new and re-invigorating age of the ‘UAP’.
Of course I cannot claim to believe if this is a true recounting of his actual experiences ‘out on the range’, but the story is still gripping nonetheless.
While reading this book I found that once I’d started a chapter, I could not stop reading until I’d finished it. Charlie was such an likeable character that each time I just really needed to know if Charlie would be okay.
However, I do have to say that the way Charlie is portrayed is quite odd. He describes himself being scared to the point of terror quite often, but he constantly decides to ignore these feelings to do a job that not a lot of people are expecting him to do. To me this seems wrong. The motivation for such a work honest individual is not really presented. Even though some form of ‘mental manipulation’ is hinted at some point, it didn’t really explain why Charlie would often refuse assistance from his colleagues when traipsing off into the middle of the night to face terrifying fear just to inflate a weather balloon.
That being said, I still enjoyed this book greatly. I was captivated throughout and found it hard to put the back down when I should be sleeping.
I recommend to anyone who has is interested in this new and re-invigorating age of the ‘UAP’.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 8, 2018
After watching some of his interviews in Youtube, I decided to read all his books, as I found the man quite believable. Why he would put himself and his family in such exposed public eye talking about aliens from space and being mocked?? People need to open their minds a bit. The fact that the guy was born in the 40's, and has this ability to tell a fiction story like he describes is quite unbelievable, as in those days, there wasn't a sense of modern type of possible interaction with other beings, not even in the late nineties, especially at that level of detail and psychological interaction between humans and extraterrestrials. It annoys me a bit though, like many other readers, his self-administrated status of been special and better than most, and that's why his privilege of been chosen by the talls to be granted of meeting with these specimens. Nevertheless, apart of some redundancies and repetitions (remember he is not a writer, he is just writing his memories), I found it really interesting and hard to believe that it's just a product of a "narcissist" and extremely imaginative army soldier.
April 15, 2020
I went into this book thinking I knew what I was getting into. I knew the story was fake, either on purpose or a PTSD fantasy or something, I knew it wasn't real. I knew it was self-published and there would be a lot of problems.
This book still broke me.
I made it 44% of the way through, and for that, I am proud of myself.
I was originally sucked into this story by way of the documentary on Amazon "Walking with the Tall Whites." It was a good documentary. I picked out issues with the story, as you do, but it was a good story and the author was charismatic and I liked him.
Please don't make the same mistake that I did.
Every character speaks the same way. Every character constantly praises our protagonist Charlie for his supreme intelligence. Charlie still has the awareness of a mentally handicapped brick. Charlie still contradicts himself constantly. Charlie still PRAISES GOD EVERY TWO PARAGRAPHS FOR WHATEVER HE LAYS EYES ON.
I can't. I'm done. I'm out. Sayonara. If God truly loves you, as is constantly claimed, he will stop you from reading this book.
This book still broke me.
I made it 44% of the way through, and for that, I am proud of myself.
I was originally sucked into this story by way of the documentary on Amazon "Walking with the Tall Whites." It was a good documentary. I picked out issues with the story, as you do, but it was a good story and the author was charismatic and I liked him.
Please don't make the same mistake that I did.
Every character speaks the same way. Every character constantly praises our protagonist Charlie for his supreme intelligence. Charlie still has the awareness of a mentally handicapped brick. Charlie still contradicts himself constantly. Charlie still PRAISES GOD EVERY TWO PARAGRAPHS FOR WHATEVER HE LAYS EYES ON.
I can't. I'm done. I'm out. Sayonara. If God truly loves you, as is constantly claimed, he will stop you from reading this book.
July 5, 2024
Charles James Hall's story is both credible and engaging. I just heard him speak live on a Zoom presentation a couple months ago. All these years later his story has not changed and the details hold up. He clearly has a brilliant mind as he can quickly detail relevant scientific information to expand on whatever point he is making, or to answer a question from the audience. I read his entire series and watched the documentary, Walking with the the Tall Whites. Listening to him speak for an hour, I still learned things about his story that I had not known. I probably heard his last speaking event because he is not well and he and his wife said he is truly retired from speaking now.
I am grateful that he wrote down his experiences. I am comforted to know that at least some extraordinary people like Charles have indeed been face to face with ETs who seem to want to learn about our species. He admits he doesn't have all the answers and doesn't know what is going on. But that just makes him more credible.
I am grateful that he wrote down his experiences. I am comforted to know that at least some extraordinary people like Charles have indeed been face to face with ETs who seem to want to learn about our species. He admits he doesn't have all the answers and doesn't know what is going on. But that just makes him more credible.
May 18, 2018
I initially saw an interview with Mr. Hall on youtube and felt obligated to buy and read his book. I feel the only reason I was glued to this book was because every time I turned the page, I was hoping that SOMETHING would happen! Little to nothing happens, and if something does happen, he denies it in his head and it gets repetitive. The whole book is Mr. Hall claiming he is hallucinating. I feel like If I had read the last 50 pages, I could have easily grasped what the whole 478 pages had to say.
The writing is also not great. He doesn't elaborate on scenery or the buildings, other than, "Beautiful desert."
Another thing that bothered me, and others that have read this book, is that all the dialogue in this book is basically saying, "You're so smart and brave, Charlie." I feel like I read that line hundreds of times in this book, just in various paraphrases.
The writing is also not great. He doesn't elaborate on scenery or the buildings, other than, "Beautiful desert."
Another thing that bothered me, and others that have read this book, is that all the dialogue in this book is basically saying, "You're so smart and brave, Charlie." I feel like I read that line hundreds of times in this book, just in various paraphrases.
May 15, 2018
Great read
Whether you believe the story recounted by the author in this book or consider it to be the fruit of his imagination it still makes a great reading experience. I sincerely enjoyed reading this book while commuting back home from work and the story and events described in this work were interesting and thought provoking. If you believe the author it will definitely be an eye opener in many ways and in case you consider it to be fiction it makes for a great story that is still thought provoking and interesting to follow. Many thanks to the author for this lovely work.
Whether you believe the story recounted by the author in this book or consider it to be the fruit of his imagination it still makes a great reading experience. I sincerely enjoyed reading this book while commuting back home from work and the story and events described in this work were interesting and thought provoking. If you believe the author it will definitely be an eye opener in many ways and in case you consider it to be fiction it makes for a great story that is still thought provoking and interesting to follow. Many thanks to the author for this lovely work.
January 29, 2025
Everyone should read this book. Reads like a memoir so writing can be better, but it doesn’t really matter because Charles’ experiences with the Tall Whites are so unnerving, beautiful and compelling. This information about an ET race our government is in contact with should be widely available. Because they are different from us one’s first reaction is fear (like a cat to a dog). No one would believe this 50 years ago, but times are changing. I read this book 20 yrs ago and have waited for the day. Thank you Mr. Hall.
May 4, 2020
If you believe there are other intelligent life in the universe, this book is for you.
Thank you for sharing with us your first hand account interacting with beings from another star system. I am looking forward to the day when these and other being introduce themselves to the world. We are not alone in the universe.
Thank you for sharing with us your first hand account interacting with beings from another star system. I am looking forward to the day when these and other being introduce themselves to the world. We are not alone in the universe.
July 10, 2020
Elizabeth Rois-Mendez
Wow, just don’t know where to start, I couldn’t put the book down....scary, funny and so much truth...I read his third one which was very sad, and the fourth one was also great....same thrill, you just can’t put them down. Now I’m reading the second one after reading his other three....what a writer!
Wow, just don’t know where to start, I couldn’t put the book down....scary, funny and so much truth...I read his third one which was very sad, and the fourth one was also great....same thrill, you just can’t put them down. Now I’m reading the second one after reading his other three....what a writer!
August 31, 2020
Intriguing
The narration is good enough to convey the feeling of loneliness and terror for the dark of the Mojave Desert. I'd sure love more details to be explained in this first book.
The narration is good enough to convey the feeling of loneliness and terror for the dark of the Mojave Desert. I'd sure love more details to be explained in this first book.
February 7, 2021
Sci-fi at its best
Ignore some Of the minor grammatical flaws and u will appreciate this story. Charlie is a super hero. He is a man of conviction and dedication to his job and his fellow man. he's fearless. This story would make a great movie.
Ignore some Of the minor grammatical flaws and u will appreciate this story. Charlie is a super hero. He is a man of conviction and dedication to his job and his fellow man. he's fearless. This story would make a great movie.
March 15, 2021
A military man claims he communicated with alien beings in the Las Vegas desert. He says there are three types living on Earth, the Norweigens, the grays, and the tall whites. Many questions are left unanswered.
April 3, 2019
I did not expect this to be as well written as it is. A fun read and interesting.
March 26, 2023
If you're into aliens it's a riveting read, the author isn't the most skilled writer however, some parts of the book aren't very well written.
April 19, 2023
Simply put "open contact"..
IF you want to know what it feels like
to have open contact with people
of our Universe
dive IN to this Hospitality Tale indeed
IF you want to know what it feels like
to have open contact with people
of our Universe
dive IN to this Hospitality Tale indeed
November 11, 2023
Not a bad read at all. An interesting perspective on what could be or not be true?
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