The surviving the impossible Geiger, John 1960- creator text bibliography nyu New York Weinstein Books c2009 2009 1st ed. monographic eng

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xiv, 297 p. : 1 ill. ; 22 cm. Explores the human capacity to survive extreme conditions, noting a phenomenon in which people in life-endangering circumstances often sense an unseen presence who offers encouragement and guidance. The third man -- Shackleton's angel -- The ghosts walk in public -- The guardian angel -- The pathology of boredom -- The principle of multiple triggers -- Sensed presence (I) -- The widow effect -- Sensed presence (II) -- The muse factor -- The power of the savior -- The shadow person -- The angel switch. John Geiger. Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-283) and index. Near-death experiences Psychological aspects Survival Psychological aspects BF1045.N4 G45 2009 155.935 9781602861299 2010275278 BTCTA 100303 20191023145753.0 16115819