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allisonthurman's review
4.0
Not a dry read as so many diaries can be! Vallee's journals provide a moment-by-moment glimpse of both the early days of computer programming and UFO study. The 1950s and 1960s were an exciting time for both and it's rare to find someone professing interest in both, especially at a time when UFO study was increasingly seen as the province of cranks.
The journals reveal that Vallee's cautious approach to UFO studies started early and that he's always been critical of researchers who allow their personal biases to affect their work. Though good friends, he remained critical of J. Allen Hynek's reluctance to confront the U.S. Air Force about data they possibly held back.
A nice window into a crucial time period before UFOs were relegated to tabloids and Hollywood movies.
The journals reveal that Vallee's cautious approach to UFO studies started early and that he's always been critical of researchers who allow their personal biases to affect their work. Though good friends, he remained critical of J. Allen Hynek's reluctance to confront the U.S. Air Force about data they possibly held back.
A nice window into a crucial time period before UFOs were relegated to tabloids and Hollywood movies.
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