The Abduction of Betty and Barney Hill

“Bowman honours both Barney and Betty with richly detailed, deeply human portraits.”—Mark Pilkington, Fortean Times“The story of the Hills has been dissected and exploited by both promoters and debunkers of alien visitation. Bowman offers instead a sensitive and rich biography of the couple that both fascinates and enlightens.”—Greg Eghigian, Penn State University“Matthew Bowman situates the story of Betty and Barney Hill, whose experiences originated modern UFO abduction narratives, within their identity as a Unitarian interracial couple, and in doing so demonstrates how their lives reveal transformations within American economics, politics, religion, and race relations. Far from just a story about flying saucers, Bowman’s book traces themes of authority, conspiracy, science, religion, gender, and media.”—Benjamin E. Zeller, author of The Handbook of UFO Religions

Matthew Bowman is professor of religion and history and Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies at Claremont Graduate University. His books include The Mormon People: The Making of an American Faith. He lives in Claremont, CA.