Near Death Experiences Books

I just lost my brother and I've been thinking about dying a lot lately. And yes, like Scotty, I had some cocktails and a bunch of vile cigarettes. Chain smoking and praying, What a paradox. What a weird life. Still, I remember this book and how it made the afterlife seem interesting and challenging. I mean what good would it be to just die and go up and sing worship songs. I want the continuum that this book suggests. I want the growth and challenges to continue. I miss Scott Peck. I miss my brother. My brother and I grew a lot from Scotty's works. We discussed TRLT on a regular basis. Now he and Scotty are discussing other things.

I have read most of Dr. Peck's books and respect him as one of the most helpful psychological and spiritual guides of which I'm aware. However factually or figuratively one wants to understand Satan, we seem to actually have a "demon" within our psyches that is constantly trying to divert us from self-knowledge and maturity. Dr. Peck's aphorisms, such as the necessity of "total dedication to reality at all costs," and of reminding ourselves that "everything is over-determined," can be especially effective against succumbing to self-deception. However, my life's experiences have led me to perceptions significantly different than Dr. Peck's. Perhaps readers will find them interesting.

I gather that the main idea Dr. Peck wants to impart with this book is, as his title implies, that the struggles we have while alive will continue after we die. This notion is usually associated with reincarnation rather than ascension to heaven. Though "Daniel" speculates that some souls are born "old," more mature than others, he asserts, with no explanation, that this is not a consequence of actual experience. Each soul is created individually as an experiment. Heaven acknowledges some responsibility for evil by acknowledging that Hitler was a failed experiment. Though I'm completely amenable to the idea of God making mistakes and learning through experience, Daniel's heaven strikes me as a bizarre and improbable conceptualization of how this might happen.

Why doesn't God simply cancel a failed experiment? Elsewhere, Dr. Peck asserts that God cannot simply destroy Satan because he can only create, not destroy. Then he tells us, "In the Old Testament, this is not clear." No kidding! (Dr. Peck's Christianity is so unconventional that his refusal to criticize the Bible makes little sense, and, frankly, it's irritating). The Bible, if we take it seriously as telling us about God, makes it clear that God has a strong demonic aspect to his character. As I express it in my book (Captain California Battles the Beelzebubian Beasts of the Bible), "God cannot destroy Satan because Satan is an unacknowledged aspect of himself." God's only way of coming to know himself is through mankind's experiences.

Though this book is well worth reading, it is best read after having read several of Dr. Peck's other books.

A (fictional) story of the first few days of one man's death. Although I did enjoy reading it, I found it strangely unemotional, considering the topic. Hey, I'm dead; yup, there's my son; yup, there's my wife...

Looked at as a brief glance at one corner of a possible afterlife, this book is interesting. If it's all like this however, I'd better start getting more exercise - the afterlife as portrayed here is not the kind of place I want to be visiting anytime soon. The only examples of landscapes or nature or beauty of any sort for that matter are shown during the brief forays we make back to Earth. As someone who enjoys the beauty of natural settings, by the end of the book I was starting to feel a bit claustrophobic...

On the plus side, the author's overall themes of continual growth and the attempt to find truth are thought-provoking, though we're not given much of any examples of what our growth might be leading to.

There is one element in this book (the meeting with Satan) that appears to be distinctly Christian - perhaps this is comforting for those whose beliefs match this pattern, but for those who don't (or at least for me), it felt strangely out-of-place in a book that otherwise didn't preach much. On second look however, it appears that the Christian interpretations of this element come only from the protagonist himself. The others he interacts with admittedly do nothing to dissuade him from his assumption, but neither do they actually give him much reinforcement that his interpretation is accurate, which is the impression one gets upon first reading. In other words if it helps him progress in the long run, the helpers in his environment are willing to play toward his prejudices. Looked at in that way, the "Satan" stuff is a bit easier to swallow.

And as it happens the only person we meet in the afterlife who appears to be much more advanced than "fair to middling" (and the only character who actually leads us to a scene out-of-doors!) also turns out to be Satan, for what that's worth. After that it's back to the hallways.

All in all it is honestly worth a read, as long as this isn't the only (or the first) book you read on the subject.

I thought Peck's version of what the afterlife might be like was very original, and interesting. However, I only gave it three stars because the writing did not seem very "inspired". It was written from the perspective of someone who is analytical and not very emotional about his experiences. There were a few parts that I felt were a little awkward, namely the part where Satan gets involved, but even so I still think the book is worth a read. If you are are more interested in the concept then you are in the writing style, I would recommend this book. It's a very quick read.

This is the first book by Dr. Peck that I have read, although I have heard of his other books. This is a work of fiction, of Dr. Peck's "imaginary" version of what he thinks the afterlife could be like. I find it hard to objective for the review of this book, as I have read so many books on NDE's and OBE's, that when I finished reading this book, it paled in comparison to the other books that I have read.

Dr. Peck's story revolves around Dr. Daniel Turpin, a psychiatrist, who lies dying from lung cancer with his two children around him. Daniel is able to feel himself leave his body and knows that he has died. While in "heaven" Daniel encounters other spirits, some in purgatory and some in hell. The allegorical "hell" was quite amusing for those souls depicted living in the bottom of trash can, working for Amalgamated Systems!! Daniel is also able to go back to earth to "check-up" on his children and to visit his former residence that he once shared with his beloved wife. Greeters help Daniel with his adjustment to the afterlife and he learns that he cannot interfere with earthly doings, yet he does have freedom of choice.

We experience Daniel's partial review of his life and his thirst to serve God. The Greeters inform Daniel that there are many committees in heaven, if he so wishes to serve. As Daniel comes to terms with the afterlife and his comfort level takes him out of his paradigm, he becomes adventurous and wants to see and experience more.

Even though this is a novel, with all of the information in print and in video of true experiences of the afterlife, this story seemed almost "clinical" to me. It was a very simple story, not at all colorful, and at times boring. Also, when Dr. Peck described Daniel meeting his wife and another son, those meetings, to me, were portrayed as cold, and not at all loving or warm. This lack of love and warmth really bothered me. Dr. Peck's allegorical view was very different, yet he does leave the reader thinking and asking questions. I think also, that readers have to keep in mind that this is a work of fiction.

Dr. Peck does portray love and compassion in the afterlife, with Greeters and others who do assist those souls who are having a hard time adjusting. The patience and love do shine through from those assisting.

This is one of those books where one will either really like it or they won't. It is not a terrible book, just very different with a lack of warmth.

I had actually purchased (and read) this book a few years back and found it very interesting. But after my Mom passed away recently, I found myself re-reading it from a different and more (yes MORE) objective perspective and got much more out of it. There is a lot to consider here, but if you keep an open mind, it all seems to make a sort of logical, cosmic (!) common sense. I was so comforted by this book, I purchased 4 more copies for my siblings, all of whom have found it interesting, compelling and comforting.

In the last few years I have read many spiritual books, and this is now one of my favorites.

The author draws on the readings of Edgar Cayce, as well as the views of several others, to discuss the realms that await us after death. A great asset of this book is that it shows how our thoughts and beliefs will actually impact the realm we find ourselves in upon death. For instance, although God does not damn anyone to a hellish afterlife, if someone believes that that is what they will find, they will. However, no one is stuck in a "negative" realm forever - there is always help available to those who are ready to give up their "earth-bound" thoughts.

The author also discusses the importance of prayer and meditation in preparing our souls for the afterlife, and he has included several exercises to help readers with the process.

Overall, I would recommend this book to anyone interested in spirituality, the after-life, &/or Edgar Cayce's readings.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has lost someone they love or simply has a curiosity about what happens when we die. It answers so many questions that we all have regarding the afterlife. It gives hope to those of us who are grieving, that we will see our loved ones again. It's the best book I've read yet on the subject and it's my #1 recommendation. Well organized and written so that most readers can comprehend it. A great work!

The author, Rob Grant, is one of the foremost authorities on the Cayce readings, having studied, catalogued and put them on CD-ROM over a period of five years. Being personally acquainted with the author, I will tell you that he is one of the most advanced souls I've ever met -- genuinely loving, kind, compassionate, helpful, open-minded and throughly knowledgeable about the Cayce readings. His book, The Place We Call Home, reflects all of these. It is a book that gives much hope to the terminally ill, as well as to all seekers. He has written a concise book enlightening the reader with all Edgar Cayce said about passing over to the other side and what we will find there. I have also met George Ritchie, whose near death experience Rob Grants refers to in his book and who wrote a best seller back in the 1960 called "Return from Tomorrow," from which much about which we understand about death and dying came. These two men, more than anyone else, have convinced me of the reality of the afterlife and what one can expect to find there.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS WONDERFUL, HOPEFUL and LOVING BOOK!

Grant is published by ARE Press, as are other authorities on Cayce.
His writing style is clear and interesting, and his books are anecdotal and entertaining, as well as informative .

He is one of five people who spent five years reading every single Cayce reading in the library of the ARE, and putting it on CD. That means if Cayce said it, Grant read it.

This makes him one of the foremost authorities on Cayce, today.

One does not need to be a student of Cayce, or interested in his foundation to enjoy this book. It is for anyone seeking answers to life after death.
I encourage you to give it a try!

Marilyn French is honest. Her observation of the cancer treatment establishment rings true. She hones in on the irony that in order to live, given the extremity of the treatment, she almost had to die and she remains considerably handicapped after the chemo and radiation have done their damage. Still, she is happy with the bargain that she made to keep living. She does not expect any afterlife, so it is not surprising that she is happy to be alive. She observes that most people want to continue to live at any cost. However, those costs are not entirely her own. She has to rely on her family and on the medical system. Does her life place an unfair burden on the people around her? This question will be multiplied by the millions as all of us aging baby boomers prolong our lives.

Marilyn had money, and her family and friends were all willing to help. My question may answer itself. Those more fortunate will have care and live longer and those less fortunate won't. Many of us, though, will have to be concerned about how our needs impact the lives of our children and others who care about us. I think it would deepen Marilyn's book if she had given more consideration to this question.

I was drawn to this book because my closest friend was diagnosed with esophageal cancer at age 52 in fall 1998 and was offered only palliative care initially until she appealed to be removed from her HMO. She was then treated at Georgetown but even after aggressive treatment she died in January 2000. Ms. French's book profoundly captures the essence of these devastating diseases and the roller-coaster ride for patients and their families. She ultimately proclaims a victory, not out of hubris, but instead with a new perspective on life. Outstanding!

I picked up this book to read as it looked to be an interesting medical tale. I knew nothing about the author before reading it. I found it to be well-written, and I am intrigued enough that I am going to seek out more books by French, but this particular work I found to be overally self-centered. French's recovery was indeed quite remarkable, but she doesn't really put it into any kind of context---the book reads to be an endless list of all her suffering and pain. I found her to not seem to really appreciate how blessed she was to be able to afford all the help she did, and to have family that seemed endlessly devoted. She talked about all her children must have spent to be able to do all they did for her, but didn't mention reimbursing them, although she did mention having a Porsche and a NY City apartment with 5 bathrooms. I guess this book was totally honestly written, and I can appreciate that, as it honestly didn't make the writer too likable.

As I read this this grim memoir of a cure almost worse than the disease I kept comparing the author's wealthy and privileged situation to that of the rest of us women who don't have millions of dollars, marvelous famous friends, apartments convenient to top New York city Cancer Centers, and medical friends who can help us find the very best specialist.

As miserable as the author's sufferings are (and they ARE miserable) they pale in comparison to what a person would go through who had the same disease but could not afford around the clock private nursing, medical consultation after medical consultation, and the occasional retreat to a pleasant summer home the author describes.

This is not in any way a slam of the book, which I thought was a very accurate and revealing portrayal of what happens to anyone who suffers a serious health crisis that puts them at the mercy of unknown doctors and huge, impersonal hospitals. Instead I thought that this book would probably be a good reason to read this book before you sign your next HMO contract since it shows you just how dangerous it would be if you got a serious disease and were prevented from accessing top specialists and having the benefit of nursing and adequate rehabilitative services.

I have personally experienced the same kind of supercilious negative treatment from doctors that French details here, as well as suffering from dangerous misdiagnosis, having doctors ignore painful and crippling symptoms, and being left with permanent damage from misprescribed drugs, so I knew what she was talking about. I greatly respected her for telling a story in public that most people don't want to hear.

This is not your usual disease-of-the-week tearjerker nor is it a "how I saw God through cancer" memoir. It's a brutal, step by step documentation of how the quality of life erodes as a result of serious disease that makes all of us think about what we'd want to do if it were to happen to us--which it could and very well may.

The author isn't a saint and unlike other reviewers here I found her bleak honesty about her emotions refreshing. Life does this and it is hard as hell to deal with. I'm grateful that this woman, obviously a writer to her very (damaged) bones, made the heroic effort to write down for us this record of her journey towards physical dissolution--and as a writer myself, I'm particularly impressed that she was able to produce a work this polished while dealing with the physical limitations she describes.

Although not familiar with Marilyn French I read the book because the subject of a woman fighting and surviving esophageal cancer intrigued me. Marilyn is not just any woman but an intelligent author and world traveler. She gives an excellent picture of the real world of cancer. Things like waiting forever to see the doctor, enduring the chemo aftereffects, and making decisons that can either bring life or death are treated with candor and sharp honesty. She made me understand her experience as I cried with her and cheered with her. The best part of the book was reading of the support and love she received from some of her famous friends. I did not agree with her belief system but I cherished the strength I felt in the ritual of just "being " with someone. As a women's health care nurse it made me a whole lot more sensitive to how I treat patients and families

The moment I picked up this book I couldn't put it down. After years of experiential study in spirituality I know for certain this book is in alignment with truth. Not for the beginner, as the read is very in depth. I highly recommend this book to anyone embarking on their spiritual path.

Just as the pursuit of truth, and ones life in relation to it, is a journey that requires great effort, this book may require a similar "keep on knocking" approach. To finally absorb this book, and I have read many on the subject, I had to read it four times. I believe that Wayne Marentette had such a long and detailed experience that it took a long detailed book to pass on the experience. This book is not for the faint of mind or heart. Some of the concepts that this book strives to explain seem to have no earthly references or vocabulary with which to comunicate them. Wayne actually coins some of his own words to get these concepts across. Each time I went throught the book, I peeled another layer of earthly mindset away, until I pretty much understood most of what he was trying to get across. I made many many reference marks for further study, and often just stopped reading to wash myself in the truth and new perceptions that were made available. I do feel that the heavenly concepts could have used better analogies to get the ideas across, but because I recevied so much at every reading, it was worth the extra effort to decipher. I could not recommned this book more highly. This book and Return from Tomorrow are books I will read yearly for many years to come. As I grow I can come back to glean more truth to apply to my life. Buy it and read a few times, it will be well worth the extra effort it requires. Gold, diamonds, and pearls are not easility obtained, but worth the endeavor.

This book 4 Days in Eternity, by Wayne Marentette was OK at best. I highly recommend Psychic Gifts by Tiffany Snow ISBN number 0972962301, if you are seeking a book with "Substance" that goes much deeper. 4 Days seemed like an eternity when I was reading it, drags on.

This has proved to be a very difficult read. It seems to have a lot of doubletalk. After rereading many of the sentences I still can't make sense of them. I usually can zip right through a book. All I can say about this is that it has been a real chore.

I've read almost all the NDE books there are to read. This book smacked of ambiguity from the second I picked it up and had many contradictions. Such a frustrating read and I was so disappointed in it. PLEEEEAAASE do not waste your time of this book!!!

I am a direct relation to Grace Loveless Doze and I was
offended by the book, as was many members of our family
including her son, Clifford who is now 80 years old.
This book portrays Grace out to be a fluzy and she was not.
Just an unhappily married woman.
This book has brought disgrace to our family and a lot of
heartache to Grace's son.
Grace was a lovely person and well liked by the Doze family.
Her mother, husband, son and relatives loved her and were
horrified by her murder which is still unsolved today.
Our family feels Dr. Goldberg is profitting money off of our
family's tragedy.

As soon as I started reading this book, I could not put it down. Is Grace's spirit really reincarnated over thousands of years? Judge for yourself!

This is another one of those books that I couldn't put down - in fact I read all of the nearly 300 pages in a couple of days - a testament to just how interesting this story is.

"The Search for Grace" is about a series of lives lived by a woman currently named Ivy - and outlines a continuation of a love triangle that has lasted over many, many lifetimes.

Past-life regression allowed Ivy to see this cycle in the varied ways that it was played out over the centuries, and enabled her to recognize two men who were in her life at the time of the regression. One was a man she had an on-again, off-again relationship with, who was abusive - he showed up in quite a few of her lives, always hurting or killing her. The other was man she dated who is really nice to her - he also showed up in many of her lives, always being a caring & supportive person.

Will she be able to use this information to break this cycle once and for all?

The author includes actual transcripts from Ivy's past-life regressions (which I found fascinating), as well as appendices that describe in more detail how & why regression/hynotherapy works.

Overall, I found this to be a very interesting book, and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in past-life regression, as well as those involved in the field of psychology - it has much to offer.

The book is well-written and I quite enjoyed it -- I read it in two days so it is also easy reading. However, there was one area I think the author needed to explain a little better because I did not understand it. How can a person live two lives in the same time period as this person reveals under hypnosis? He had an explanation that involved quantum physics but I'm much afraid that his explanation went zooming over my head like a fighter jet bound for Afghanistan.

This was a compelling read! In "The Search for Grace," Dr. Bruce Goldberg presents an absolutely convincing case for the transmigration of the soul. Documentation is superb and, at the same time, very haunting! Grace's Birth Certificate, her Death Certificate, archived contemporary newspaper articles, and precise details that only the true Grace Doze could have known add powerful credibility to the concept of reincarnation.

What we see right now in our lives may be just a shallow perception where, in actuality, this life may be but a small piece on a string of our "past lives" and our "future lives." How does this work? Dr. Golberg suggests that our souls may be connected to us through mechanisms available via concepts explained in quantum physics. Indeed, physicists have recently been saying that in quantum physics there may be what are known as parallel universes. The idea that we exist in more ways than one is not far-fetched. Could this be where science and metaphysics meet?

This was an interesting book that really fired the curiousity about learning about your past lives but the author never really explains what things mean. For example, there is a whole chapter of questions regarding things you like, things you don't like, and why but no explanation as to what your answers might mean. A few examples along the way might have been helpful. There were examples of other things so as to explain a concept but no real help for the reader to understand their own answers to the questions. I do wish I had time to do the exercises she presents -- perhaps I'd find the answers to my questions?

She put meaning and reason behind all that I thought. She gave excellent excersises to do,and so much more. She answered questions in a down- to earth manner, and I really enjoyed the book.

Gloria Chadwick undeniably offers an interesting perspective on how the average reader could approach the concept of reincarnation. Calling it the "best book..." is obviously giving it much more credit than it deserves. This subtitle aptly refers to the way Ms. Chadwick talks down to the reader. There is no alternative in her opinion, the way she thinks reincarnation works is the only way, as if she has been there herself and back. If you want to be lectured to, give this book a try. It's informative, but I've seen better.

I couldn't put it down and finished it in less than two days. I continue to read it and try her exercises. Since purchasing it, I have learned that it is recommended by several new age believers. Though I haven't gotten far in my discoveries, I take her advice and remain patient. Day by day, I understand more and more and come ever closer to further enlightenment.

There are far more definitive books on the subject of reincarnation. This was the third straight book on reicarnation I'd read in a week, and I found it to be the least helpful. While the author covers some important facets of spirituality and reicarnation, the manner and tone in which she does so resembles one of those "Psychic Talk" lines they advertise on television, or a discussion by a self-help group of reincarnationists. If you want a "how-to" paint-by-numbers book on reincarnation and spirituality, then this book is for you. If you're looking for an in-depth delving into the nature of reincarnation and individual spirituality, then please look elsewhere.

I have given Mr. Monroes book "the ultimate journey" 5 stars - so for me the bar is high on this issue. Her book is a very good account about the same theme but no quite as elaborate and interesting to me. It made a nice and entertaining holiday read though.

Rosalind McKnight was 70 years old when she wrote this book. She also had heart problems, obvious concerns about her future finances, and a failed marriage she wishes had not ended. Yet all her dialogues of the "other side" are bright and sunny and hopeful. If she was a devout Christian, one could imagine her writing a NDE book on the glories of Heaven. Some will find this book inspiring, while others will find it insipid. For me, I'm afraid, it was the latter.

I do believe you are led to certain literature when open to it. This book is so comforting, uplifting and positive. Nothing is ever lost. How absolutely wonderful is that?
The only slight disappointment was Rosalind's pushing to buy this book and her other. Not necessary! I actually purchased her other book at the same time and have not yet read that one. The content sells it's self and any monentary focus is at variance with the whole concept of the spiritual writing. That said I still enthusiastically recommend this book, especially those seeking life's answers, those who are jaded or depressed or fearful. It certainly tilts one's perspective!

Rosalind McKnight, is a great person with a warmth that is seldom found among people. I happened to like her side tracks they end up revealing more of her character and personality. The experiences she catalogs in her book are at the least interesting. Anyone who wishes to research the after affects of physical life ( physical death) should consider picking this book up.

Having just read Robert Monroe's 3 fantastic OBE books, I'm sorry to say that Soul Journeys is extremely sub-par in comparasin. I have a VERY hard time believing the authenticity of her other-worldly experiences. By chapter three she talks about visualizing writing a best seller and gives a long pitch about how we should encourage friends to buy her book (and not to lend ours). What really trips me up though are the very cheesy, obviously contrived dialogues she has with everyone, particularly Bob Monroe himself in spirit. There are a lot of well-worn, but mortal sounding new age truisms that lack any fresh persepective. Bottom line is she's a sub-par writer, the story is suspect and lacks credibility, and compared to Robert Monroe's stuff its just plain boring.

Whether or not you believe in reincarnation, it's a fantastic tale of what life might have been like during the Inquisition. Totally spell-bound by the tale.

Excellent book from all prespectives.
Although it appears readers either love the book or don't. I am reminded of the other truly great authors of our time that also evoke such extreme emotion! This book is in great company!

... I got bored reading the same stuff over and over and over and it was just too predictable, whether it was through regressive therapy or merely someone's erotic fantasies...

A terrific read! I could not put this book down. Wonderful character development and spectacular circumstance. The story is intriguing in its own right, but considering the historical background and the connection to past lives it is amazing. Highly recommeneded.

I sympathize with those who couldn't finish this. It's VERY unfortunate that the author chose the "historical novel" format because it effectively destroys what could have been a serious work by a serious researcher. "Antonia," our heroine, revealed under hypnosis back in the 1970s and 1980s a mass of details concerning a past life during the Spanish Inquisition. The author, who was the second hypnotherapist to work with Antonia, spent years (including trips to Spain) to verify the details. Some of these could be verified only in genuinely obscure, non-English sources and are quite amazing. The effort that the author put into this, and the seriousness of her research, are apparent in the Introduction and the End Notes -- which, unfortunately, are the only parts of the book that I found interesting. She says that she chose the "historical novel" format because the events as described in the hypnosis sessions were disjointed and she didn't want to bore us with a series of verbatim transcripts as in The Search for Bridey Murphy. Unfortunately (I seem to be over-using that word), verbatim transcripts can be RIVETING while this reads like an inane Harlequin Romance (which I'm familiar with only because my wife was hooked on them until I told her I'd set fire to the house if she brought home one more; drastic problems call for drastic solutions). Anyway, if you can force yourself to wade through this, you can be assured that it's based on serious research and could have been a lot better. It reminds me of Mark Twain's comment about composer Richard Wagner: "Wagner's music is really a lot better than it sounds." Unfortunately, ...

THE BOOK IS BEYOND AMAZING­TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO LEARN THE TRUTH

I am greatly disappointed in this book.Its starts off very fascinating. The first chapters gives us the impression that this book is going to be a clear concise scientific look at the occult. I immediately became suspicious when in recounting the story of the Fox Sisters, who became famous at the beginning of the Spiritualist Movement, she failed to mention that they (the Fox's) were found to be frauds,and had perpetuated a great hoax. I figured out that the first few chapters were used to "lure" us into believing the pure "bunk" of the last few chapters dealing with an entity (probably of Ms. Gonzales imagination) named Kirkudian. Kirkudian is suppose to have been incarnated as many of the great scientists and religious leaders in our history, including ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI! Ms Gonzales just gives non-believers another reason to think that we new-agers are flakes and phoneys, which is not true. I believe in reincarnation, but I find this book very hard to swallow. Save your money, by pass this one. The only good thing I have to say for her is: Ms. Gonzales does not lack for an imagination.

I found this book thought provoking, hopeful and at times intensely moving. I particularly enjoyed the story of Kirkudian, which is enlightening and full of extraordinary surprises. I simply loved this book and I would recommend it heartily to anyone seeking for the ultimate truth about "what happens after death."

Ms. Wippler's book was I must admit for the majority of the first half of it only skimmed the suface of what are the various religons views of the after life which was I realised later was to to allow thw reader to formulate links with the second half of the book dealing with the Spiritual entity Kirkudian.

The narrative of Kirkudian's story was what which found extremely thought provoking since his stories of various incarnations across the universe leads one to open his/her mind to the truly unimaginable masterplan of GOD. His incarnations on Earth (Terra) emphasised the link between spirituality of Chritianity ,Hinduism ,Bhuddism and the importance of recognising the fact that the the only true reality is that of the Spirit and the only thing that matters in this world or any other is our desire to find God. The material world continues to delude us , if we can see behind it our real eyes (spirit) will open and we shall behold the Truth that is only God .

I recommend all soul and life seekers to the divine writings of Parmahansa Yogananda founder of the Self-Realisation Fellowship.

Don,t give up your seach for life's meaning but do know all the answers lie within you, for it is in you that God dwells always .

Brent Batson Trinidad W.I.

The first section of this book was the most compelling, as it was presented in a very diplomatic and scientific fashion, which I most enjoy. The author's detailing of ITC research as well as reincarnation and the various astral levels was very interesting, as well as thought provoking. As a result I have taken an active interest in ITC, a field I find amazing, to say the least.

I was at first confused by the second half of her book, however--the part concerning the supposed entity Kirkudian. After the confusion came the skepticism. Much of what Kirkudian purported regarding the rules and laws of the astral world seemed, ultimately, resoundingly derivative and very sterile. I didn't take to it at all, though Kirkudian and his travels, when taken as fiction and nothing more, was good reading if nothing else. By the time I finished the tale of Kirkudian I most certainly was entertaining deeper thoughts on soul development and incarnation, which perhaps was the point overall.

A good read. I recommend it.

I have read numerous near-death books and I've got to say this was one of the most UN-believable of them all. I can't believe I wasted my time and money on this con. He talked with Adam? Adam and Eve didn't have children? Jesus talked and laughed with him? Oh please do give me a break!

For anyone to understand this book, they have to have a thorough knowledge in metaphysics, hypnosis, the subconscious mind, perhaps a tad bit in quantum physics, a mind that works, a higher mind, and the knowledge that we as creators create our reality in and out of body based on our beliefs, fears, etc.

Good books worth reading are Robert Monroe's series, far journeys, journeys out of the body and Ultimate Journey. He also has a mailing list and a research facility in Virginia that legitimately studies the Out of body experience, He is also the originator of the Hemi Sync tape. Its worth reading and very fascinating.. a prerequisite for ANYBODY who TRULY wants to understand the nature of realities, how things work, and get BEYOND simply believing what you see in front of you. Thats not how other realities work, in that sense alone. What you see in front of you isnt necessarily what it appears to be. To do that, is to do a disservice to one's own spiritual growth and cerebral saavy.

With a wealth of unknown factors and unproven theories about death, many people fear it because they believe it will be the end of their personal existence. Others believe that when their mortal life ends their fate is the hands of someone else as to whether or not they lived a life worthy of passage into heaven. With few exceptions, people who have experienced a near death event, return to their physical form with a refreshed perspective on life. They have acquired a new hope, a deeper understanding of true happiness, a renewed appreciation for life, and posses an enhanced knowledge. Author Jim Davids is one of those who have witnessed life after death. His journey to a sublime paradise where pain, hate, or unsettled feelings simply did not exist. Highly recommended reading for students of metaphysics, spirituality, the meaning of life, and experiences with an afterlife, Did I Really Die? is a detailed and informative account of his near death experience and what he discovered as a consequence.

I have read numerous near-death books and I've got to say this was one of the most UN-believable of them all. I can't believe I wasted my time and money on this con. He talked with Adam? Adam and Eve didn't have children? Jesus talked and laughed with him? Oh please do give me a break!

I experienced a wonderful Dream 2001-02-04. My father who died in Dec. 1990, came to me in a dream. I dreamt I was in our old house in Wheeling, WV. Dad came in the room and indicated he had returned from a trip. He started talking. He was looking for a book, one of his books and couldn't find it. I asked which book and he said it was his Jim Davis book. We couldn't find it and Dad had to leave so I told Dad I would try and find it.

When I awoke I told my wife about the dream and then went on line to find at Amazon.com what book it might have been. Right away I found books on Garfield, by Jim Davis. I felt certain that wasn't what the dream was about. Then I found this book "Did I Really Die?" by Jim Davis and about Jim Davis. I read the review and felt sure this was the right one. I ordered the book and read it and feel more certain.

My father was a Presbyterian Minister, and the dream was on a Sunday morning. Dad has been in other dreams, and at times with encouragements. This book does not exactly reflect Dad's way of expressing religions matters, when he was with us, but the overall Tolerance and Love certainly seem like Dad.

I am a VietNam Infantry Vet, a church elder, a professional, communicty leader, etc. etc. At times, I have expericned ESP and other message dreams. Planned to post this earlier but I've been so busy I feel like I'm juggleing cats. (Got that from a funny skit on TV)

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