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Angel Watch - Goosebumps, Signs, Dreams and Other Divine Nudges

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For those who believe in or are open to the "afterlife", this book is highly recommended. With roots firmly planted in Buddhist Philosophies, I personally believe we live many lives and for that reason, "Angel Watch" was a fascinating read.

After losing someone close to us, I think we all look for a sign that their spirit is still with us, even though not all of us would publicly admit it. That is not to say I believe in psychics, for me personally I do not; however, I definitely do believe that this life is only part of the journey. When my mother passed away suddenly, twenty years ago, it was my first experience with the death of a family member. As a stood by the casket for a brief moment in complete privacey at the funeral home, I ventured to whisper, "please give me a sign that you are here," Call it fate or coincidence, all it whatever you choose, at that sudden moment one single white rose fell from the casket to the floor...in my mind, my question was answered. I have had two separate, similar instances following the passing of animal companions, who each shared over ten years of my life. No one will ever convince me that we do not live on after our journey on this Earth is over.

"Angel Watch," while not necessarily all about angels, is a beautifully written book, all about "signs" and believing. For anyone who has ever lost anyone dear to them, I hope you will find a measure of comfort in this book.

As the author is a best-selling novelist, it is understandable that some people, like the previous reviewer, are not sure where to draw the line between fact and fiction. One might suspect that Lanigan, being a talented fiction writer, knows how to embellish simple, everyday experiences and turn them into entertaining stories. This was my initial reaction after reading the first few of the 53 short stories in this book. But story by story, Lanigan builds credibility and emerges as a sincere, spiritually-evolved woman. "Some of you may feel they are just too strange or bizarre to be believed," she writes in the Introduction. "The incidents happened exactly as portrayed here. Your interpretation of the event might vary from mine, but the facts of the occurrence are precise."

All 53 stories involve the author, members of her family, or close friends. They include near-death experiences, deathbed visions, past-life regressions, clairvoyance, clairaudience, faith healing, ESP, precognitive dreams, apparations, and automatic writing. The skeptic or the fundamentalist will scoff at most or many of them, perhaps calling some of them mere coincidences, but anyone with an open mind, especially those who have become familiar with the operations of other dimensions of reality, will understand and appreciate these stories. The story of her father's NDE and deathbed visions is especially interesting, intriguing and inspiring.

As Lanigan mentions, most of us are too busy "running helter-skelter" in our everyday activities, too busy just surviving, to take note of the magic or divine influences in our lives. The purpose of the book, she says, is "to lift the blinders from our eyes and reveal the divine ballet performed between humans and angels."

This is not really an angel book, per se. It is one woman's observations relative to psychic phenomena. It may not be for the person who has his or her "blinders" strapped on tightly, but those who have shed their blinders will find it entertaining and validating, while those who have their blinder on only loosely might find it an "eye-opener."

Her book has inspired me to keep searching within myself for the truth for I know that the all powerful creative force in the universe is conscious and is most definitly watching out for me. For when the days are darkest it is then that we will be able to more clearly see the light. And the angels are one of many who long for us to see the light. Yet one must remember that not all angels are on the side of love but with love we as humanity are more powerful than evn the most powerful angel.

Goddess Bless:) Ryan.

If you are into Angels,paying attention to your dreams and signs you will enjoy this book. It makes you more aware of what is going on around you. I loved it. Once again the book came in perfect condition.

It just show how many signs are around us if we would just pay attention. There is always something/someone guiding us. Make sure to thank them when they do.

This book is amazing! From the moment I opened the first page I knew that it was going to be a real gift!!! With each chapter a new door opened...a door that I think was meant to be shared with all who want to believe that there is so much more to life than the day-to-day minutia.

As you embark on this beautiful journey bear in mind that you may very well be forever changed in how you look at things. And that my friends, is what I think the ultimate goal that the author, Catherine Lanigan had in mind.

This book is a real treasure...think of it as a real-life 'golden ticket' nestled within a delicious Willy Wonka Chocolate Bar

It is comforting to read about other people having angelic moments. Thank goodness there is someone out there with Catherine's gift for reporting such encounters with accuracy and interest. Keep up the good work!

I ordered this book and two others, all from different sellers, all on the same day. The other two books arrived 3 days later...it was 2 weeks before I got this book

Although other reviews were favorable for this book, maybe it's just not what I was looking for. On a spiritual journey, I'm looking for credible existence of some type of "afterlife." I was hoping to read about varying individuals' experiences, near-death or otherwise, but it seems the author just has some kind of freakishly remarkable family who all have tons of their own experiences with the great beyond. Interesting? Yes. Credible? No.