Deletion of Michael Newton (hypnotist)

Comment: Michael Newton and his work are mentioned in a number of books, notably a dissertation, to meet the requirement for , "has received significant coverage in reliable sources that are independent of the subject". I believe none of these is self-published. This is only a partial list
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Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:GNG)

Comment: Selling "X" number of books does not confer notability and we don't call a book a "best seller" based on promotional claims by the publisher, which specializes in fringe topics. Holding a PhD degree most certainly does not confer notability and we don't even know which institution conferred the degree. See . We need significant coverage in reliable, independent sources, and no one has yet been able to produce it
Stance: comment
Cited policy: Wikipedia:Notability (WP:ACADEMIC)