Drawing on some of the most powerful theories and trends in physics, evolutionary biology, science, philosophy, and psychology, dsouza shows why the atheist critique of immortality is irrational and draws the striking conclusion that it is. Addresses the fundamental questions that many of us ask about life and death. Jan 01, 2005 10 good questions about life and death makes us think again about some of the most important issues we ever have to face. The very fact that all the prophets of god have dealt with this metaphysical question of life after death so confidently and so uniformly the gap between their ages in some cases, being thousands of years goes to prove that the source of their knowledge of life after death as proclaimed by them all, was the same, i. Ive been interested in nde near death experience literature since reading raymond moodys life after life in the mid1970s.
Today several news stories have made the rounds, claiming that a study has proven the idea of life after death. We investigated and found that these stories seem to be a rehash and. With candor, sincerity, and humor, erik shares his own experiences and explorations of what happens after death in the first book of the series my son and the afterlife october 20 by his mother elisa medhus, md. Now eriks full story, a memoir from heaven, is brought to the forefront in the followup title, my life after death. A little boys astounding story of his trip to heaven and back by todd burpo, proof of heaven. So, perhaps it is no surprise that the afterlife is a common theme in our most contemporary forms of cultural expression, including books, television and movies. However the ideas from religion to religion can vary greatly. Since the beginning of time, the concept of life after death humans have been fascinated by the idea of life after death. In answering questions about life after death, we are left with only two sources to consult. So i didnt approach the book as a skeptic but a believer, and one who is familiar with the genre.
The bestselling original investigation that revealed near death experiences. The book can be read as a summery of many of jungs major themes running throughout his writings, including his own dreams on the subject. The description of hell, where smokers cant smoke and alcoholics cant drink is exactly like similar themes in the film ghost im sure the writers got the idea from here. Written in an engaging and straightforward style, ideal for those with no formal background in philosophy.
If we turn to human experience, we find many guesses, many ideas, many theoriesbut no sure answers. A remedy for healing after loss by donna kutzner is by far the best i have read, and my children have come leaps and bounds after reading it. People who passed over and sincerely work through a sincere medium to bring light to an obscure thing as death. A first look at death by pat thomas explains what we know about death and grief in a simple, factual manner. At peace choosing a good death after a long life, samuel. Apple has worked to reclaim his faith, his marriage, and his personal sanity after the sudden death of his 18yearold son, denny, in 1991. Life after death all of the major religions believe in life after death. Swami abhedananda rallies against many also dogmatic ideas present in christian theology regarding the fate of thesoul after death. Oct 10, 2017 12 nonfiction books on death, dying, and the afterlife to answer all of your morbid questions.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The bestselling original investigation that revealed near death experiences kindle edition by moody, raymond. Thats because, in the nature of the case, no human has a sure answer. One of the most sensational books on evidence for the survival of the human soul after death was the 2002 bestseller the afterlife experiments. According to various ideas about the afterlife, the essential aspect of the individual that lives on after death may be some partial element, or the entire soul or spirit, of an individual. From the lovely bones to lincoln in the bardo, the best novels to take up. Raymond moody is the father of the modern nde near death experience movement, and his pioneering work life after life transformed the world, revolutionizing the way we think about death and what lies beyond. The life changing evidence that he presents is scientific and irrefutable. The science that is rewriting the boundaries between life and death by sam parnia, m.
One of the last reincarnated lamas to be educated in tibet shares hardwon wisdom on life, death, and what comes after paperback october 1, 2002. In this series of videos, surgeon and bestselling author dr. Perspectives of world religions edited by hiroshi obayashi, praeger, 1991. After losing her father, journalist ann neumann was inspired to explore the concept of a good death. Imagining the beauty of heaven can be of great comfort at a time of grief, offering hope that life after death is. The book is about his life, starting from childhood, spanning his eighteen years in prison, and touching on the freedom hes had since being released last august. Unlike many books about the afterlife, life after death makes no appeal to religious faith, divine revelation, or sacred texts. Imagining the beauty of heaven can be of great comfort at a time of grief, offering hope that life after death is not just a wish but a promise fulfilled. In gods loving hands its the door to peace and everlasting life. Lewiss honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. What are the best books to read about death and dying. The neurologist told nicky that the only brain activity registering on the eeg machine was seizures, signs of dying brain cells. No heaven just infinite sadness, blackness and the knowledge im dead men and women who died after serious accidents before being miraculously resuscitated have given.
What follows is a momentbymoment account of the spiritual life he discovers on the other sidetold for the very first time in his own words as channeled by medium jamie butler and then transcribed by his mother elisa. For those who want proof and doubt that life after death exists, this is a great book to get you started. Men and women who died after serious accidents before being miraculously resuscitated have given chillingly bleak accounts of the afterlife. The whole feel of the book was quite surreal and spooky, i found it illuminatin.
A hospice nurse has faith that there is an afterlife. Life after death when we contemplate the afterlife, we might imagine a paradise of angels and loved ones who have gone before usa blissful place. Neal recounts in detail the near death experience she went through in 1999 and how it has impacted her life in the years since. Sixteen years later, dennis still struggles with living in a world without his son. I ve included a brief introduction to each book to give you a feel for what makes it. Mar 16, 2015 a hospice nurse has faith that there is an afterlife. Recommended reading the search for life after death. Taylor introduces some of the most wellknown cases in several areas of life after death evidence, such as death bed visions, near death experiences and mediumship. Is there life after death 14 recommended books exploring.
Originally published in 1975, it is the groundbreaking study of one hundred people who experienced clinical death and were revived, and who tell, in their own words, what lies beyond death. Bible proof of life beyond death although science and nature offer arresting evidence of the reality of some kind of life after death, it is only by divine revelation that we have definite knowledge concerning the hereafter as it effects the departed human soul. In the past 20 years, the literature of death has exploded and there are legions of works in every area. Near death experiences have been hypothesized in various medical journals in the past, as having the characteristics of hallucinations, but dr ackermann and his team, on the contrary, consider them as evidence for the existence of the afterlife and of a form of dualism between mind and body. The book of answers book online at best prices in india on. My own suspicion is that many who affirm some kind of existence after death are looking for evidence for that belief. We, as a society, have much to gain from research into the mysteries of the mind, the soul, the continuation of life after death, and the influence of our pastlife.
Is there life after death 14 recommended books exploring life. Back in the hospital, perrys body was hooked up to a life support machine. Best books on psychics, mediums, spirit communication. This is a relatively short summary of what happens after death, and owes much to the books on this list. Great books on consciousness, death, and the afterlife goop. His experiences are in a book by i think wilson, called life after death sorry, i dont have the book here so i cant check the exact details. Discover the best books about life after death, including classic, contemporary, nonfiction, and fiction selections. Life after the death of my son shares a glimpse of the unspeakable pain, helplessness, frustration, and eventual healing that dennis and his wife, buelah, have experienced since losing their son.
Schwartz is a professor of psychiatry and medicine at the university of arizona, a graduate of harvard and former director of the yale. Nov 17, 20 again, does depend on what you are looking for. Drawing on some of the most powerful theories and trends in physics, evolutionary biology, science, philosophy, and psychology, dsouza shows why the atheist critique of immortality is irrational and draws the striking conclusion that it is reasonable to believe in. Schwartz is a professor of psychiatry and medicine at the university of arizona, a graduate of. This book is a good introduction to the evidence of life after death without being completely overbearing. If you read being mortal but were left with questions about what to do at the end of a long life, at peace by samuel harrington, md will answer those questions. In fact, some people consider burial rituals to be among the earliest forms of religious practice. A good nights sleep is essential for keeping our minds and bodies strong. One of the last reincarnated lamas to be educated in tibet shares hardwon wisdom on life, death, and what comes after 9781573229524. Also provided is the history of spiritual development in the 1800s and the interesting cases that provided a foundation for modern belief. Whether you are interested in the philosophy of consciousness, quantum physics, deathbed visions, neardeath experiences, instrumental transcommunication, mediumship or the many other topics that contribute to the wealth of information surrounding the subject of life after death, there are thousands of wonderful highquality books to. Proof of life after death hospice nurse guideposts.
Have scientists really proven that life after death exists. Her book on the subject, fittingly called the good death. This remarkable book was the first to explore the nowfamous five stages of death and gives readers a better understanding of how imminent death affects the patient, the professionals who serve that patient, and the patients family, bringing hope to all who are involved. The laws of the spirit world i was fascinated by this book though i was skeptical to start with. In this chapter, we shall note a number of passages in the new testament which will. Discover books with inspiring stories of heaven and the afterlife. Written after his wifes tragic death as a way of surviving the mad midnight moment, a grief observed is c. This is 46 pages on the spirit spheres, including the hells and the astral plane. Taylor introduces some of the most wellknown cases in several areas of life after death evidence, such as deathbed visions, neardeath experiences and mediumship. After an episode like perrys, she was told, irreparable brain damage and death happen within 46 minutes of the brain being without oxygen.
Hed rather be known for any number of other things, and once his book, life after death, hits shelves on september 18th, i have no doubt hell become known as an eloquent author. The afterlife also referred to as life after death is the belief that the essential part of an individuals identity or the stream of consciousness continues after the death of the physical body. First published in 1975, this classic exploration of life after death started a revolution in popular attitudes about the afterlife and established dr. What are the best books about life after death interesting reads. Life after death the afterlife heaven paradise guideposts. Jung is a shorter discussion on the nature of the soul based on jungs own experience. The lovely bones by alice sebold, elsewhere by gabrielle zevin, proof of heaven.
Stream cbsn live or on demand for free on your tv, computer, tablet, or smartphone. Apr 26, 2015 watch cbs news anytime, anywhere with the our 247 digital news network. Drawing on some of the most powerful theories and trends in physics, evolutionary biology, science, philosophy, and psychology, d souza shows why the atheist critique of immortality is irrational and draws the striking conclusion that it is reasonable to believe in. A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Dr deepak chopra, the worldfamous pioneer in the field of mindb. He has started several support groups and continues to counsel couples and individuals are grieving the loss of a loved one. Corcoran was stationed in vietnam at the 24th evacuation hospital, a neurosurgery center for spine and head injuries, when she met a young man in the recovery area whose arm had been.
Either we turn to human experience or we turn to the word of god. In fact, the retired nurse estimates that shes heard hundreds of stories of near death experiences, real life stories that describe what happens after death. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading afterlife, the whole truth. Few books i have read on the topic that immediately come to mind. This is one of the most poignant books about love and loss i have read. For those who are interested in pondering that line between death and irreversible death, this book by sam parnia, m. Originally published in 1975, it is the groundbreaking study of one hundred people who experienced clinical death and were revived, and who tell, in their own. Breakthrough scientific evidence of life after death by gary e. Immortal remains takes a fresh look at some of the most puzzling cases suggesting life after death, and considers how to tell evidence for an afterlife from evidence for exotic things including psychic things done by the living. Theological and philosophical reflections on life after death edited by dan cohnsherbok and christopher lewis, pelgravemacmillan, 1995. Life after death revealed what really happens in the afterlife. Top 10 books about the afterlife books the guardian. Reading is a vital part of spiritual and afterlife research.
In life after life raymond moody investigates more than one hundred case studies of people who experienced clinical death and were subsequently revived. Many people have compared this book to the movie groundhog day where the main character lives the same day over and over. Jeffrey long, a medical doctor, set out to find empirical evidence for life after death, and he claims to have found it. After many years of just offering a pdf i have finally produced a proper print book, and it is available at lulu. Braude, who has done extensive research in parapsychology and dissociation, explores previously. I have read approximately 65 70 book on the subject of life after death and physical mediumship and i would definitely put this one in the top five. Moody as the worlds leading authority in the field of near death experiences. She lay in bed on pillows surrounded by fragrant flowers. What are the best books about life after death interesting. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading life after life. My life after death begins on the tragic day when erik medhus took his own life. The following list comprises only the very best books in my spiritualism library.
This work contains his concise, genuine reflections on that period. His book evidence of the afterlife spent time on the new york times bestseller list in 2010. It is a story that also has small workbook parts children can complete. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The laws of the spirit world i was fascinated by this book though i was skeptical to start. I am going to look at hinduism and christianity, two religions that i have been surrounded by all my life, and the different perceptions they have of life after death, and then i will give my own view. Rimpoche nawang gehlek, gelek rimpoche, dalai lama.
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