That voice said it again, “Pray to God!” It was more definite this time. I wasn’t sure what to do. Praying, for me as a child, had been something I had watched adults doing. It was something fancy and had to be done just so. I tried to remember prayers from my childhood experiences in Sunday school. Prayer was something you memorized. What could I remember from so long ago? Tentatively, I murmured a line, which was a jumble from the Twenty-third Psalm, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” the Lord’s Prayer, the Pledge of Allegiance, and “God Bless America,” and whatever other churchly sounding phrases came to mind. I’ve carefully curated this list of near death experience books not only based on the depth and insights they offer into the near-death experience but also on the comfort they’ve provided me during this personal crisis. Learn the latest details and most recent groundbreaking discoveries that reveal, for the first time, the mystery of life in the spirit world after death on Earth--proof that our consciousness survives--in Journey of Souls by Michael Newton, PhD. Hadley examines these liminal spaces with a keen eye for nuance and emotional authenticity, from moments of grief to fleeting glimpses of ethereal realms. The stories resonated deeply with me, especially as I navigate the emotional landscape of caring for my mom, who’s been in a coma for nearly four years. My own journey has made me ever-curious about topics like afterlife, consciousness, and grief, and this book was an enriching experience that broadened my horizons in more ways than one. Highly recommended for those on a similar quest for understanding.

Schiefer says there was a moment while he was in a coma when he remembers his consciousness awakening. He was traveling through a kind of tunnel, with light streaming through like windows in an airplane.The book “Nine Days in Heaven” relates the historic vision of Marietta Davis, who, in the 19th century, fell into a trance-like state for nine days and emerged with extraordinary revelations of heaven and hell. Updated for contemporary readers, her detailed descriptions of paradise, the divine teachings for children in heaven, and the grim fate of the damned are preserved. This account transcends a mere anecdote from the past, providing readers with a vivid and thought-provoking depiction of the afterlife, and serves as a spiritual travel guide for the life to come, supported by scriptural references and practical wisdom. Published in 1975, this work introduced the near-death ideas we’re so familiar with today. Ideas like: tunnels, bright lights, reconnecting with loved ones, and more. This book gained worldwide attention. It has sold more than 13 million copies since its publication.

Physicians' Untold Stories" doesn't stop at chronicling these occurrences. Scott J. Kolbaba, MD, provides a glimpse into the lives of doctors that few get to experience. Learn their agonies and joys. In their own words, doctors reach out to you and show you how faith in the divine has shaped their lives. Even in the darkest of times, as they comfort terminally ill patients and make impossible choices, moments of light shine through.When Dr. Eben Alexander told the story of his near-death experience and his vivid journey to the other side, many readers wrote to say it resonated with them profoundly. Thanks to them, Dr. Alexander realized that sharing his story allowed people to rediscover what so many in ancient times knew: there is more to life, and the to the universe, than this single earthly life.

I recently stumbled upon “The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments” by Hadley Vlahos through an enlightening interview with the author in the New York Times. Naturally, I immediately snagged a copy, eager to explore her fresh perspectives on the afterlife. The book is a compelling tapestry of narratives and firsthand accounts that delve into the mysterious junctures between life, death, and what may lie beyond. It's obvious from the bookshelves and the big screen that heaven is on everyone's mind. All of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception. For decades, he has been studying accounts of people who have had near-death experiences (NDEs). While not every detail of individual NDEs correlate with Scripture, Burke shows how the common experiences shared by thousands of survivors clearly point to the God of the Bible and the exhilarating picture of heaven he promises.As I lay on the ground, my tormentors swarming around me, a voice emerged from my chest. It sounded like my voice, but it wasn’t a thought of mine. I didn’t say it. The voice that sounded like my voice, but wasn’t, said, “Pray to God.” I remember thinking, “Why? What a stupid idea. That doesn’t work. What a cop-out . . .” At last Steve is ready to tell the story of his journey of a lifetime-- two lifetimes. In it you'll learn the secret of bringing heaven to earth in your everyday world, and how to nurture a relationship with God so real and intimate that you'll feel his nearness as strongly as Steven did.

We viewed “Flipside” last night and were blown away about how good it is; the visuals were outstanding - the care taken in putting it all together really shows.”Michael Newton (“Journey of Souls”) (about the film version of “Flipside”) Reports of near-death experiences (NDEs) are flooding the media with books, articles and interviews. People describe hovering over their bodies, details of their surgeries, talking with deceased relatives, and reviewing their lives in vivid detail, often while their brains should be incapable of producing rational thought or memories. Discover the ancient knowledge of chakra healing and restore balance to your mind, body, and spirit. Yea, though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for thou art with me. For purple mountain majesty, mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord. Deliver us from evil. One nation under God. God Bless America.”If you haven’t found a title that resonates with you yet, consider this book. It is a compilation of evidence from 1,600 verified near-death experiences. Dr. Long and his wife founded the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation. The author explores his own unconventional journey to this research, and includes a between life session of his own. Interspersed throughout are transcripts of between life sessions with some very unusual folks who have clear memories not only of their previous lives, but of the between lives realm where they claim to have chosen their current lifetime. Dr. Alexander and his co-author Ptolemy Tompkins were surprised to see how often his readers’ visions of the afterlife synced up with each other and with those of the world’s spiritual leaders, as well as its philosophers and scientists. In The Map of Heaven, he shares the stories people have told him and shows how they are echoed both in the world’s faiths and in its latest scientific insights. It turns out there is much agreement, across time and terrain, about the journey of the soul and its survival beyond death. After his near-death experience, Dr. Parti awoke a new man. He gave away his mansion, quit his career, opened a wellness clinic, and completely turned around his relationships with his family. To this day, he still converses with angels and spreads their wisdom to the living. The book points the way to a new relationship between the living and, as Anne puts it, “what you call the dead.” Anne tells of her experience on the other side, saying that “we are light, alive,” and that “enlightenment is what comes when there is nothing left of us but love.” Her descriptions of the afterlife are brilliantly articulate and nuanced, at once deeply familiar and uniquely her own.