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Hidden
Depths: US
hardback; US
paperback
The history of hypnosis is rich in
strange and remarkable incidents: a captivating world populated by enthusiasts and
sceptics, mystics and scientists, and studded with the
unexpected. Hidden Depths
looks into the origins, development and
contemporary application of what remains a controversial practice, setting out to
expose the truth behind the myths, and taking the reader on a mesmerizing journey
through the untapped regions of the mind.
Reviews
‘To say that this book is wide-ranging and
exhaustive is no exaggeration, and yet the writer never loses his enthusiastic
verve. Hidden
Depths is a model of how to
write about a complex and often technical subject in a way which does not
confound the layman. I found the book charming and full of intriguing
insights’ – Christopher Silvester, Daily Express
‘Notably sane and enthusiastic … very
convincing … an important, timely and appropriately fascinating book’ - Phil
Baker, Guardian
‘A highly readable, wide-ranging and
informative account of a fascinating topic’ – Sarah Churchwell,
Observer
‘Brings quirky characters and bizarre
incidents to life … fascinating’ – Janet Christie, The Scotsman
‘Useful as a general introduction …
contains much solid, and interesting, historical information’ – Anthony
Daniels, Sunday
Telegraph
‘Even-handed … meticulously researched …
Waterfield has performed a commendable service in reminding a sceptical profession
that hypnosis should not be dismissed out of hand’ – Raj Persaud,
British Medical Journal
‘Vivid detail … Waterfield tells a
remarkable tale’ – Sue Kinder, The
Lancet
‘A joyful, witty exploration of the
unexplored powers of the human mind’ – Psychology Today
‘Hidden Depths …
masterfully encapsulates [the history of and literature on hypnosis] through a
delightful work of reportage and successfully navigates the treacherous straits
between acolyte sycophancy and dogmatic skepticism’ – Michael Shermer,
Los Angeles Times
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