In the 1980s, I wrote several books for the late, much lamented Aquarian Press. One day while at their offices, the then editor, David Brawn, suggested that I write a book on what you can read from a person's body. He went on to say that he didn't want a book on body language, but on what you can tell about a person from various parts of the body, in the same way that a palmist can deduce the character and destiny of a person from their hands.
After a bit of thought, I decided that it could be done, although the research would take time. As it happened, it took several months and it involved quite a bit of traveling. I spoke to many people about a variety of divinations and health methods, and I even took my dentist out for a drink! Some people were very helpful. I particularly remember Hazel, a really wonderful reflexologist, who gave me a reflexology treatment while describing her work. As it happened, some weeks before going to see Hazel, I had cracked a bone in my wrist, and Hazel picked up the weakness, despite the fact that there was no bandage or cast on my arm to show that anything was wrong. I was most impressed!
Nowadays, people take their information from the Internet. There's a lot of data to be found, but it isn't always exactly what you need when researching complex, non-mainstream issues, so there is still no substitute for talking to real, live people on the phone or in person—people who actually study various parts of the body. But at that time, in the 1980s, it also meant digging out my collection of Victorian fortune-telling books and scouring second hand shops for more of them. It turned out to be great fun and well worth the effort.
The other thing that required an effort on my part was the illustrations, as all I had to fall back on was my own talent and ability (or lack of it) so the illustrations and cartoons are also all my own work. I've now resurrected the original book, stripped out the waffle and updated it, as new discoveries happen every day.
You may disagree with the Victorians' observations, or mine; that's perfectly acceptable. Ultimately, what counts is reality, nothing is written in stone and there are always exceptions to every rule. What this book does convey are conclusions drawn from many actual case studies, and you should form your own opinion, in conjunction with this book and any sources of a similar nature.
As you delve more into the art of body reading, your own research and observations will become part of your analytical repertoire.
I hope you enjoy dipping into this book as much as I enjoyed writing it.