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Title: Beyond the Light by P. M. Atwater ISBN: 0-380-72540-1 Publisher: Avon Pub. Date: 01 June, 1995 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $6.50 |
Average Customer Rating: 3 (7 reviews)
Rating: 2
Summary: Confusing book
Comment: I divide Atwater's book into two parts. The first half is an interesting overview of the near-death experience (NDE). The second half deals with New Age-like, occult-like issues that depart from NDE. The second section is so New Age-y and off-the-point (and so counter to my beliefs religious and otherwise), that I could only stand to thumb through it. This half of the book contains the silly remarks that draw many complaints in reviews. The purpose of the book really seems to promote interest in all sorts of occult practices (especially in light of her anti-Christian attitude, described below, and her occupation as a psychic advisor and as a writer in occult topics). My questioning of her motive for this "bait-and-switch" book is supported by her wanderings into non-NDE topics (such as the alien abduction) and her claims to have had every type of paranormal experience (including both types of "walk in" phenomena: now that she has a different soul, doens't that make her a different person?).
Secondly, I object to Atwater's contemporary politically correct way of joyfully respecting all belief systems and cultures except for Christianity. Christians come in all varieties and cannot be stereotyped. In every reference to Christians the tension begins and Ms. Atwater never misses an opportunity to stab them in the back and twist the knife. She can't be respectful to Christianity at all for one second. Not once. I think that this blind anger invalidates her overall judgment and might turn readers away from more NDE research. How can I trust someone whose writing is always biased and whose conclusions are partial? Real research must be objective, but Atwater redefines the word.
Rating: 5
Summary: Quite Good
Comment: One of the most astonishing things about the book was the jealousy the author speaks of. If NDEs are short voyages to death and the experience generally develops one's personality and conscience, it is interesting to see experiencers who are still selfish and go after fame and success in a very negative manner.
I loved the book, because I believe the author is open and sincere with her subject. I am reading the Complete Idiot's Guide... right now and it is as good as this one.
Rating: 1
Summary: Very poorly written not a serious work on the subject
Comment: I was very disappointed with this book. It cannot be considered a serious study of the NDE. A waste of time, unless you think NDE experiences are related to alien abductions.
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Title: Coming Back to Life: The After-Effects of the Near-Death Experience by P. M. H. Atwater ISBN: 0806523034 Publisher: Citadel Press Pub. Date: 01 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Complete Idiot's Guide to Near-Death Experiences by P. M. H. Atwater, David H. Morgan, Alpha Group ISBN: 0028632346 Publisher: Alpha Books Pub. Date: 21 January, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Blessing in Disguise: Another Side of the Near-Death Experience by Barbara R., MD Rommer ISBN: 1567185851 Publisher: Llewellyn Publications Pub. Date: 01 April, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Beyond Death's Door by MAURICE RAWLINGS ISBN: 0553229702 Publisher: Bantam Pub. Date: 01 March, 1991 List Price(USD): $6.99 |
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Title: The Light Beyond by Raymond Moody ISBN: 0553278134 Publisher: Bantam Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 1989 List Price(USD): $7.50 |
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