From the Ashes of Angels: The Forbidden Legacy of a Fallen Race

This book includes some excellent research, and the author has no particular axe to grind. He leaves the reader to form his own opinion. Most of the material was not new to me, but nevertheless it was well-assembled and coherently explained. The focus of the book is the Fall and the origin of evil, and quite frankly that must be the most important topic that there is. But for some reason, it isn't. Most of us accept the world the way it is and consider that there is no point in asking why. So I applaud the author's efforts. One day, we will know who and what we are, and why we behave as we do. Until that time, this book is as good a start as any other.

First and foremost, you have to be able to put aside what is considered to be mainstream thoughts and beliefs about archeology, human evolution, and the beginnings of this world to even begin to enjoy Mr. Collins' fine work. His work is set up to help you question, think and most importantly, challenge the norm. From the Ashes of Angels is no different. Admittedly, some of the chapters repeat previously mentioned information, but it's organized to help even the most ingrained, stubborn believer in seeing that there is more to our past than what's found in the history books. In fact, history books don't even cover 1/10th of the truth. Remember, history is written by the victor's and I believe that most of Collins' work sees both sides, presents it in a concise and easy to follow package and allows the reader to make his/her own mind up. As for me, the proof is all there, you only have to open your eyes to it. As for those who believe that this book, or any of Collins' books aren't worth the read, you're entitled to your opinion. However, back up your comments with some actual proof or facts. I'm tired of reading reviews that only blame the author when the reader is not willing to see past their own bias to expand their knowledge base. So reader beware, you will have to put aside your belief system and reach beyond what you already know to truly grasp this work. Isn't that what learning is all about? You have the choice to believe in what's written, but walk into it with heart and mind open. Andrew Collins doesn't disprove the bible or the stories therein as some of the reviews have alluded to, but rather helps validate events in the book. Collins does go one step farther by showing how folklore and oral traditions twist facts over time. Really, did anyone believe that angels were visable only in pre-historic times? I think that Mr. Collins should be commended for his open, fresh and enticing thoughts on our belief structures and where they originated. Not a book for the weak of mind or stubborn of heart. If you're interested in learning and exploring the origins of angels, nephalim, and such, then BUY A COPY NOW! By the time you put this book down, you will realize that our twisted beliefs started somewhere, and there is much more to our history than what is in the history books. Enjoy!

This Book is among the best 10 books written of all time in my opinion. Why? Because not only is the thesis of evidence step by step made carefuly by author Andrew Collins that Angels are real, but his research is quite relative to modern and Ancient Culture. He made me feel as if he were an angel to lead the reader and I literally walked in the foot steps of the Biblical Patriarch Enoch as he really saw the events LIVE. This Book is a most excellent companion to the Gnostic Book of Enoch with new eyes and understanding to read. The Scholarship of Andrew Collins is 2nd to none. He belongs in the ranks of Barbara G. Walker, Robert Graves, Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung and Sir Laurence Gardner as a major contributor to divine connections to our own divine history. Andrew Collins has no time for fiction and tells it like it is. The field of Mythology research is now more enriched in revelation for the average reader. This Book is enough to create a solid foundation in ones personal religious beliefs in way never conceived before. Andrew Collins has proven that at one time "Heaven" was a place on Earth and perhaps some day when enough people read this book, then again Heaven on Earth will be here again only if this becomes required reading in the High Schools Colleges of tomorrow.

This is a "super read". I have a very vast library that spans forty-four years. This includes, but is not limited to various books on subjects of "occult sciences, ancient cultural sites, rites, and rituals, paranormal phenomena, missing links, and a copy of "The Satanic Verses" just to name a few. Michael Collins's addition to my collection is no exception. It's very thought provoking, fascinating, controversial, well researched, and crossed referenced with Biblical accounts from various other sources. This book also provides the reader with another view to the possible origin of the genesis of humanity. From the spiritual or religious perspective, if you have solid beliefs regardless of your creed, you should not feel wavered. I am catholic, and my convictions are firm. However, to the hardliner "religious fanatic" one might say this was the "mind, and hand of the Devil at work". My recommendation is that the readers keep an open mind. In closing, unless you have a reading level in the scholastic or upper collage level, keep a dictionary handy.