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In Life After Life Raymond Moody investigates more than one hundred case studies of people who experienced "clinical death" and were subsequently revived. First published in 1975, this classic exploration of life after death started a revolution in popular attitudes about the afterlife and established Dr. Moody as the world's leading authority in the field of near-death experiences. Life after Life forever changed the way we understand both death -- and life -- selling millions of copies to a world hungry for a greater understanding of this mysterious phenomenon.The extraordinary stories presented here provide evidence that there is life after physical death, as Moody recounts the testimonies of those who have been to the "other side" and back -- all bearing striking similarities of an overwelming positive nature. These moving and inspiring accounts give us a glimpse of the peace and unconditional love that await us all.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 81 reviews)

A great book... by Thomas Haughton

5 Stars
March 19, 2010
Although the more recent claims at the very end of the book--that the author can reproduce near-death experiences and "reunions" in a sense with passed love ones--leave me somewhat skeptical, to me the earlier work stands on its on as probably one of if not the best collection of personal accounts of the near-death experience ever compiled. Back in the day, this book was ground-breaking, and I couldn't recommend it more highly to anyone interested in the subject. It's also very interesting to read accounts from how Plato to Swendenborg to the Tibetans and many others view the subject. A great read that I think many will find both informative and comforting.

An Eye-Opening Tour of NDEs by G. Poirier (Orleans, ON, Canada)

5 Stars
February 08, 2010
This is the book that seems to have initiated the avalanche of popular interest in the near-death-experience (NDE) phenomenon back in 1975. Not only does it contain many (very similar) testimonies from various people who have had the experience, but it also contains discussions on ancient writings (by Plato, in the Tibetan Book of the Dead, etc.) that describe essentially the same things. The author has also included chapters in which he fields various questions that he has been asked about the NDE phenomenon, as well as on various attempts at explaining it. This edition, published in 2001, is the 25th anniversary edition of the book that was originally published in 1975. In addition to the original text, it contains a new preface by Dr. Melvin Morse, as well as a new afterword written by the author. Since this book's original publication, much has been written about NDEs in medical journals and popular literature alike; research and debate on this issue continue to this very day. The writing style is very clear, concise, friendly, authoritative, widely accessible and quite captivating. This is a book that can be read with utter fascination by anyone.

Worthwhile, but tedious unless you are a true skeptic by Kathleen M. Diehl (Arizona USA)

3 Stars
January 15, 2010
I recently pulled this book off the shelf to revisit it after several years. Reading it again made me realize just how much things have changed over time when it comes to the public's acceptance of the metaphysical. In 1975, it was fitting to approach these topics with great caution, because the default attitude was so skeptical and so likely to invite ridicule if not ruin a person's entire reputation. Toward that end, Moody (originally a skeptic in his own right), approaches the topic of NDEs with the attitude that almost no one will believe what he is saying. He gives the personal accounts, not trying to convince anyone of anything, but definitely making broken-record statements throughout that he wouldn't blame anyone for rejecting all of it. The fact that the book was written for such a highly skeptical audience made it tedious for me because I, myself, am already a believer. Still, I enjoyed the personal accounts and wished these were longer and more of them rather than so much of Moody's interjections. Kathllen M. Diehl, author of "The Collective Awakening"

only half way through... but great book so far by Drew Shaw (Iowa, USA)

5 Stars
December 23, 2009
This book sheds a lot of light on people's near death experiences. It is helping to shape my view of what may happen after death. Very well written, and easy to read.

Helpful by Bella (LOS ANGELES, CA USA)

4 Stars
November 16, 2009
I bought this book for a relative who was grieving a loss. She mentioned that she'd always wanted to know more about life after death. It brought her great comfort. I bought a copy for myself because that made me curious. This book is clear, easy to digest and minimally leaves one with an understanding that death is not an ending but a transition. It is both interesting and reassuring.

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