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100	1		_aStamers, James
245	1	4	_aThe Divers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1960
500			_aRelease date is 2019-11-22
508			_aProduced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Divers" by James Stamers is a science fiction novel written during the late 1950s. The story revolves around the protagonist, Fred Williams, an ordinary man who is unwittingly drawn into an extraordinary world where he learns that he has unique mental abilities that the government seeks to harness. The book explores themes of identity, freedom, and the implications of advanced psychic capabilities as Fred transitions from a mundane life to becoming a member of an elite group known as the Divers, who can project their minds across the galaxy. In the narrative, Fred is initially portrayed as a disinterested husband struggling with his day-to-day life, when he is approached by Dr. Howard Sprinnell following a competition he entered for a space ride. Instead of the anticipated prize, Fred discovers he has been selected for a special government program after displaying extraordinary psi qualities. As he engages in mind-expanding "Dives," Fred learns that he can move beyond the physical boundaries of his body, allowing him to explore the universe and observe other civilizations. However, he also grapples with the ethical responsibilities that come with his newfound powers and ultimately claims his independence from the restrictive government control, aligning with a group of other Diver individuals who share his vision. The story poses significant questions about the nature of freedom, purpose, and the relationships between individual lives and broader cosmic forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aScience fiction
653			_aParapsychology -- Fiction
653			_aAstral projection -- Fiction
700	1		_aWood, Wallace, _d1927-1981
830		0	_aProduced from Worlds of If Science Fiction, January 1960
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60762
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