6/46 A.R.E. Bulletin Secondary article by Gina Cerminara:
A CAYCE PROPHECY FULFILLED
Prophecy was not Edgar Cayce's specialty. Many times when
asked point-blank about the future, he refused point-blank
to answer. Often he offered this explanation for this
evasiveness; that man's will is free, and he has it within
himself, each moment, to create the future.
However, on some occasions he relaxed his stingency and made
a positive assertion about what would or would not occur. It
is always interesting, from the point of view of checking on
the validity of the Cayce clairvoyance, to find an instance
where such a fore-seeing has been verified by later facts in
the life of a person for whom the reading was given.
Just such an instance is found in the recent publication of
Tom Sugrue's book, STARLING OF THE WHITE HOUSE. Association
members will undoubtedly feel a friendly interest in anything
that comes from the distinguished pen of the author of Mr.
Cayce's biography. But their interest should be heightened
when they learn that a reading taken on August 29th, 1943,
for Colonel Starling, not only suggested the general theme
and outline for treatment for the book, but named the very
publisher who actually accepted and issued the book three
years later.
The reading, which consisted entirely of questions and
answers, began with Colonel Starling's question: "With
reference to the publication of a book on my life, please
give the plan which will tell a fascinating story, of value
and interest to the nation as a whole."
The answer came, clear and forcible: This would present a
phase of human experience that would be unique; not only
fascinating, but could if properly written and presented,
prove a helpful influence in the present emergencies, setting
an example, an ideal, for many a young man, that would make
such a life story most helpful to this day and age. For it
represents a unique experience in the history of the nation,
and may be presented from an angle that will not only prove
beneficial to post war experiences again but will clarify
for many some of those experiences of the past that have been
held in fear or doubt..." It proceeds then to enlarge on the
theme of the book and those aspects of Starling's life which
should be given particular emphasis.
In question 5, Starling asked, "Who would be the best
publisher to do the job?", to which the answer came: "As we
find, a serial in such as Collier's or published by such as
Simon and Schuster." Consult your copy of STARLING OF THE
WHITE HOUSE, and you will find that it bears in unmistakable
fact the imprint of the house of Simon and Schuster...
At the time of the reading, of course, Colonel Starling had
already selected Sugrue to do the writing; but by way of
getting confirmation of his choice from the reading he asked
the question (Q-8) "Would Thomas Sugrue be the proper and
most capable writer to handle this piece of writing?" The
answer was: "This would not be amiss. For as to human
interest, as to a clear concept of the theme: TO THE GLORY
OF GOD AND TO THE SERVICE OF HIS FELLOWMAN, YOU WILL NOT FIND
A BETTER INDIVIDUAL."
Other questions and answers of general interest are
questions 21 and 24:
Q-21 "What can the book do to aid the post war situation?"
A-21 "As indicated, it may be as a warning to many: DON'T
MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE TWICE.
Q-24 "How much should be said of present day visitors at the
White House known to me?"
A-24 "Enough to indicate the need of the warnings. This is
to be for your fellowman! Not to laud any particular
President, but principles, principles! Not to belittle any;
nor should it be sarcastic nor anything bordering on sarcasm
by the one writing the story. The truth, sure, but principle
first! And it will be, then, not merely a Best Seller, but -
for many years - the ideal of many an American."
As the Bulletin goes to press, STARLING OF THE WHITE HOUSE
has already gone into eight printings and sold some 60,000
copies, with orders constantly being received for more. The
book is high on Best Seller lists all over the country, and
on May 3rd ranked 2nd in the Non-Fiction Best Sellers in 46
leading American cities.
It is worth filing this instance in your memory for easy
reference in moments of your own - or other people's -
skepticism. There are times when, in the experience of the
most willing believer, psychic matters, clairvoyance, the
readings of Edgar Cayce seem baseless, unreal, and out of
touch with the seeable reality of life.
An instance such as this one, of clairvoyant prediction which
was three years later substantiated by action of a New York
publisher, would seem fairly convincing - especially in view
of the customary hard-boiled detachment of publishers.
Skeptics, of course, - even after inspecting the typewritten
document dated August 29th, 1943 in file No. ... of the Cayce
vault - could attribute the whole matter to chance or
coincidence.
They may be right.
Perhaps it was a mere coincidence.
But one sometimes wonders if the accumulation of coincidence
after coincidence is also a coincidence. If not, it becomes
increasingly difficult to explain the matter away.
- Gina Cerminara
6/02/46 Richmond Times-Dispatch reported that one hundred
thousand copies of "Starling of the White House" had been
sold.
2/27/51 HLC's note: Later it was announced that
Sears-Roebuck had selected "Starling of the White House" as
their book of the month club selection.
5/59 Article appearing in A.R.E PRESS:
NBC'S MONITOR NATIONAL RADIO SHOW ON THE EDGAR CAYCE STORY,
now on 33 1/3 LP record. Two fascinating half-hour shows in
the form of 15 interviews with people who were associated
with the celebrated clairvoyant. Narration and interviews
by NBC's noted Monitor reporter, Walter McGraw. An ideal
means of introducing your friends to the Edgar Cayce story.
[GD's note: Interviews include reports by David E. Kahn and
Max Schuster re. "Starling of the White House" predictions.]
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