In this unique investigation of cosmic communication, spiritual investigator Richard Lawrence presents the evidence for extraterrestrial contact in a whole new light, examining how these benign beings might offer humanity a rare opportunity for spiritual evolution. From creation myths and the big UFO theories to little-known eyewitness accounts, X-file exposs, and his fascinating personal experience of alien contact, Richard also looks at channeled messages from alien beings-and reveals how these messages hold the key to our own cosmic intelligence. Enlightening and controversial, he answers many of our questions about aliens but reveals, too, that understanding the greater universe can be part of our own journey towards higher consciousness in our everyday lives. - There is a continued interest in the mysteries of the universe and "what lies beyond": a Gallup Poll [in March 1988] revealed 48% of Americans believed UFOs are real, and in the same year, a poll conducted for CNN and Time magazine found 64% of Americans believed that aliens have contacted humans on this earth. - Author is a great self-promoter, appearing in the press, radio and TV, as well as lecturing and leading workshops internationally. - Informative and revealing: discover how messages from extraterrestrials can develop and enhance our own spirituality.