Afterlife : An Investigation

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Summary: Problematic
Review: My problem with this book is not so much with the concept of life after death, although I remain skeptical, but with the quality of Wilson's scholarship. There were too many times that he seemed to reach firm conclusions on the basis of fairly tenuous evidence. Much of the material he cited was suggestive, but not completely convincing. Frankly, I was disappointed because Wilson is one of the better popular writers on parapsychology and similar matters. But judging on the basis of this book, Wilson can't hold a candle to the late D. Scott Rogo.

Rating:
Summary: Problematic
Review: My problem with this book is not so much with the concept of life after death, although I remain skeptical, but with the quality of Wilson's scholarship. There were too many times that he seemed to reach firm conclusions on the basis of fairly tenuous evidence. Much of the material he cited was suggestive, but not completely convincing. Frankly, I was disappointed because Wilson is one of the better popular writers on parapsychology and similar matters. But judging on the basis of this book, Wilson can't hold a candle to the late D. Scott Rogo.

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Summary: Evidence For Life After Death
Review: This brief book is an objective look at the evidence of continued human existence after physical death has occured. Wilson uses a variety of cases to determine the validity of the subject and he comes to the conclusion that we do live on after death. Well researched, convincing, and well written.

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Summary: Excellent Survey of 19th & 20th Century Psychical Research
Review: Wilson's writing style is quite lively, which makes for enjoyable, fast-paced reading. Wilson's greatest strength in this book is his ability to describe, explain, and summarize many classic psychical cases, research, and other writings (ranging from the early 19th century to mid-to-late-20th century), including many of the most important ground-breaking works by key members of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR). Wilson's research is extensive, and his analysis is convincing. His characterization of historical materials is even-handed and accurate, which should be readily apparent to those who have read the original cited works. (His writing encourages the reader to seek and absorb the classics he cites.) Whether you are just beginning to read "life after death" (or other psychic or paranormal) literature, or whether you are already well-versed in this field of study, you will enjoy Wilson's engaging style and exhaustive examination of a multitude of outstanding primary sources.