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Summary: A must read for those who are grieving
Review: I have read a number of books since the death of my husband 10 months ago. Not one of them gave me the peace and consolation that I felt in my entire being than this wonderful book written by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. I intend to buy several more copies to have on hand so I can give them away to anyone I should meet who has just lost a loved one.
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Summary: So comforting.
Review: I read this book shortly after my dad committed suicide at 48 years of age. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross' knowledge and experience in the field of death provided some amazing insights for me that allowed me to put many of my fears of my father's experience to rest. This book has completely changed the way I look at death. I no longer worry about my dad. I know he is somewhere safe and I will see him soon enough. I would recommend this book to anyone who has suffered a loss of a loved one.
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Summary: Close, But No Cigar
Review: In this extremely brief book consisting of four separate essays, Kubler-Ross talks about her meeting with a deceased person (this almost made me put the book down thinking that she was nuts! ), the process of grieving over parents, personal growth and her own mystical experience and near death experience. The book is interesting, but suffers from an extreme bias. It is not dispassionate at all and she seems to wish to push her opinions on others. She claims to have collected over 20,000 NDE reports, but all of her evidence is anecdotal and cannot be backed up. Still, she insists that "there is no death" and uses this as part of her life's philosophy. She may have greater justification than other people for this, but I can't help but thinking that her arguments are a bit weak. The most interesting part of the book was her account of some very odd experiences which she herself had. A nice addition to the literature of near death studies, but I was not much impressed.
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Summary: I was expecting more, what happens after NDEs?
Review: On Life After Death is a wonderful book, but so many people just focus on their own lessons they learned, which makes for an interesting story, but I am always looking for more - how does this apply to me? Do I have to have an NDE myself? I liked Tiffany Snow's book better, just one chapter about her great NDE, but the rest of it shows how anyone can open up, if they learn how. I'm not saying ON LIFE is a bad book, really, but I guess I was just expecting more.
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Summary: So comforting.
Review: One day in 1995 I died, and had a NDE. Ever since then, I've been reading everything I can on the subject. According to most stories I've read, I had an unusual one, not going down a tunnel, but experiencing many interesting phenomena all the same. It seems to me that there are some NDE books and magazine articles that are just hype, and published just to give recognition. I have found, through my many years and multitudes of books on the subject, that there is an underlining truth and spirit that pervades the true experiences. So, I have compiled a list of my best reads for NDE books - ones that I consider genuine and adding validating light to the personal NDE experience. I have left out compilations, these are personal narratives. I hope you enjoy them too.
Embraced by the Light ------by Betty J. Eadie
Psychic Gifts ---------by Tiffany Snow
Saved by the Light --------by Dannion Brinkley
4 Days in Eternity ---------by Wayne F.A. Marentette
After the Light -------------by Kimberly Clark Sharp
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Summary: My Fav. NDE Books ¿ I¿ve Been There Too
Review: One day in 1995 I died, and had a NDE. Ever since then, I've been reading everything I can on the subject. According to most stories I've read, I had an unusual one, not going down a tunnel, but experiencing many interesting phenomena all the same. It seems to me that there are some NDE books and magazine articles that are just hype, and published just to give recognition. I have found, through my many years and multitudes of books on the subject, that there is an underlining truth and spirit that pervades the true experiences. So, I have compiled a list of my best reads for NDE books - ones that I consider genuine and adding validating light to the personal NDE experience. I have left out compilations, these are personal narratives. I hope you enjoy them too.
Embraced by the Light ------by Betty J. Eadie
Psychic Gifts ---------by Tiffany Snow
Saved by the Light --------by Dannion Brinkley
4 Days in Eternity ---------by Wayne F.A. Marentette
After the Light -------------by Kimberly Clark Sharp
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Summary: Life-affirming book with the answer to "what really happens?
Review: The wonderful Kubler-Ross has taken some of the fear out of death, and confirmed the peace and love that we all hope accompanies it.The book reflects thousands of interviews with those who had "near death" experiences. The result is a guide to what actually happens during this time of life, from a human and a spiritual perspective. On Life and Death offers those facing their own death, or that of a loved one, the understanding and peace to move forward.
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Summary: Life-affirming book with the answer to "what really happens?
Review: The wonderful Kubler-Ross has taken some of the fear out of death, and confirmed the peace and love that we all hope accompanies it. The book reflects thousands of interviews with those who had "near death" experiences. The result is a guide to what actually happens during this time of life, from a human and a spiritual perspective. On Life and Death offers those facing their own death, or that of a loved one, the understanding and peace to move forward.
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Summary: Fast reading with no nonsense...
Review: This book is best described as the Generic book on Life After death. It cuts out the details of -if death happened like this then you will be recieved like that. It is the basis the foundation for all the other books on this topic. It would be a good book to start out with if you are just beginning to read on this subject or it would be a good in-betweener to absorb other things you have read previously.
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Summary: Instead of flowers, buy this book for the grieving
Review: This book is the book that got me through the loss of my father in 1996. Since than, I have purchased it for every person that I know that has lost someone close to them. It is comforting to hear a "scientific" woman ADMIT that there is something beyond this world. (Read the preface.) We had to read On Death and Dying in High School and it was important, however, I think this book should be added to the curriculum. I will see my Dad again, and know that he sees me whenever he wants to. It still hurts that he is out of my sight, but it gives me such comfort to know that he is not gone forever. READ THE BOOK IF YOU'RE GRIEVING!!!!
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