Into the Light: Real Life Stories About Angelic Visits, Visions of the Afterlife, and Other Pre-Death Experiences (Paperback)

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Despite our advancements in science and medicine, death remains one of human civilization's most glorious mysteries. A handful of doctors have written books on phenomena such as near-death experiences, but research and data is scarce on pre-death experiences. Because of this lack of information, Dr. John Lerma has devoted his career to compiling anecdotal and scientific research on pre-death hallucinations from the countless terminally-ill patients he lovingly cares for as a doctor and director at The Medical Center of Houston, Texas.

Now, in the groundbreaking book, Into The Light, Dr. Lerma shares his valuable research and guidance in 16 inspirational stories of children and adults confronting their deaths through the comforting visions of divine beings. By presenting these mysterious visions, synchronicities, and angelic conversations terminally ill patients encounter, Dr. Lerma shows how knowledge of death can ease the pain and fear as we prepare to enter into the light.

In this book you will learn:

* The exhilarating and calming elements of pre-death experiences.

* Healing during the dying process.

* The difference between hallucinations and visions.

* Self-forgiveness and self-love as the key to a joyous life and a peaceful transition.

The mystical experiences described here delve into: the creation of the universe, past and future extinctions, dark angels and white angels, selfless suffering and its effect on humanity, free will as the vital ingredient to create on earth and in heaven, and many more incredible revelations. The poignant stories in Into the Light will leave you feeling uplifted in faith, hope, and love.

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"Finally, a science-minded physician has addressed the phenomenon of pre-death experiences with compassion, comprehension, and candor. Whether you are a hospice professional, a family member preparing for the transition of a loved one, or a person seeking to understand the nature of human consciousness ands its place in the universe, you will be uplifted and inspired by this book."
--Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Medicine at the University of Arizona and author of The Afterlife Experiments and The Energy Healing Experiments

"Into the Light is a courageous testament of deepest personal conviction and great beauty, the chronicle of a scientist and humanitarian on a journey of discovery into the mysteries of death and what comes after. I am not ashamed to say that I wept at times while reading this lovely book."
--Whitley Strieber, New York Times best-selling author of Communion and The Grays

"Dr. Lerma's conversations with his hospice patients at the border between life and death give us all much to contemplate. Reading this book just might change your life!"
--Pamela M. Kircher, MD, author of Love Is the Link: A Hospice Doctor Shares Her Experience of Near Death and Dying

"Eyewitness accounts of angelic apparitions are rare, but Dr. Lerma has more numbers of this experience than anyone I have met."
--Catherine Lanigan, author of Angel Watch, Divine Nudges and the novelizations of Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of the Nile

"Into the Light offers immeasurable healing and inspiration of the heart and soul for those about to leave this earthly plane, and for their loved ones remaining...as well as a blessing for us all as we witness science and spirituality divinely bridged. The encouraging reminder that each one of us on this planet serves a purpose, and that each circumstance is a teacher of love, offers immense hope and upliftment for humanity."
--Claire Papin, host and producer of It's All Good on Sirius Satellite/LIME Radio

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: New Page Books (November 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564149722
• ISBN-13: 978-1564149725
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,925 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ASTOUNDING MESSAGES FROM GODS ANGELS, November 2, 2007

By	Ana Espino (hollywood, california) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Finally, a scientist and doctor that attempts to bridge the gap between science and spirituality. The 16 stories of individuals from all walks of life are extraordinary and uplifting. I spoke with Dr. John Lerma recently and was appalled when I found that a few of his colleaques and hospital executives attempted at coercing him to stop the book from being published. They felt that medicine had no place for scientific research that involved spirituality through the visions of the dying, as this would have terrible repercussions. I am so glad that Dr. Lerma went forth with exercising his freedom of speech so the people of the world would have an idea that there was something so incredible and loving that was occuring to literally thousands of humans on their death-beds. This book should be read by all as it will change the way you live, forgive and love.

25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, December 6, 2007

By	Vincent R. Saenz - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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The stories told in this book makes you to think about
the better world to come and to open any doubts you may
have regarding angels and death - dying experience --
Bought books for several friends and they all were affected by it -- thanking me for such a gift -- the
book is a must buy book -- you won't regret it

Vincent -- Houston , Tx --

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars kingandi, November 1, 2007

By	John A. Sturm Jr. "JAS" (Waupaca, WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Lerma's book is amazing!! I don't think there are many medical professionals who can objectively bring together the scientifc and spiritual components of death. I've read other books about this, but what I like here is that Dr. Lerma's research came from firsthand experience with his hospice patients. The commonality of experience across so many patients really made me wonder about the afterlife. I always dismissed this stuff as hallucination. Now, I am not so sure.