Secrets of the Light: Lessons from Heaven [Hardcover]

Dannion Brinkley (Author), Kathryn Brinkley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 25, 2008

In 1975, Dannion Brinkley was struck and killed by lightning. When he awoke in a morgue twenty-eight minutes later, everything was forever changed. During this near-death experience, Brinkley was sent to heaven through a tunnel of light. On the other side, he received valuable lessons and spiritual knowledge, which he brought back and incorporated into his daily life. For him, it was a profound spiritual transformation. During the next twenty years, Brinkley had not one, but two more near-death experiences. Each time he visited heaven, where more knowledge was revealed to him, he was sent back to earth to fulfill his heavenly duties. Now, in Secrets of the Light, he shares the lessons he learned in the afterlife so we, too, can fulfill our true purpose in life.

Brinkley outlines the "Four-Fold Path to Power"—Love, Choice, Belief, and Prayer—that will empower you to follow your destiny. He then unveils the Seven Truths from the afterlife and how to use them to enhance health, happiness, and prosperity. We also learn how to perform a "daily life review"—a quick assessment of your daily life that acts as a reminder to give thanks, stay true to yourself, and treat others with kindness. With wit, humor, and compassion, Brinkley shows that by living the way heaven intends, and always being conscious of your actions and how they affect others, you will find happiness in this life and beyond.

Editorial Reviews

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“An inspiring upbeat book with the message that ‘True joy in life comes from living in the moment, while learning to bloom where you are planted.’’’ (London Free Press )

“With the warmhearted clarity and wisdom of those who genuinely know, Dannion and Kathryn Brinkley offer inspired and practical insights for those who want to enrich their individual life in a way that benefits not only themselves, but uplifts the entire planet. This book is a must-read.” (Michael Bernard Beckwith , author of Spiritual Liberation )

“This is a must-read for anyone on their spiritual path. Dannion does a wonderful job at illuminating the mysteries of life, and the illusion of death.” (James Van Praagh, author of Unfinished Business )

About the Author

Dannion Brinkley is the author of the New York Times and international bestsellers Saved by the Light and At Peace in the Light. His books, tours, and lectures, with his wife, Kathryn, have transformed the consciousness of people across the world. Their nonprofit organization, The Twilight Brigade/Compassion in Action, trains volunteers to be at the bedside of our nation's veterans. It was nominated for the Heart of Hospice award in 2008. Dannion and Kathryn share their lives with six children between their homes in Nevada and South Carolina.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (November 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061671762
• ISBN-13: 978-0061671760
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.9 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #690,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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56 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Injunctions from Heaven, December 18, 2008

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Bani Sodermark (65632 Karlstad, Sweden) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Secrets of the Light: Lessons from Heaven (Hardcover)

In this book, Dannion Brinkley and his wife Kathryn Brinkley, examine his three near death experience(NDEs) in perspective, comparing them with each other. As it happens, each of these NDEs had very specific messages to convey and equally specifc lessons to deliver. These injunctions and decrees that Dannion actually makes are, in effect, quite well known, almost trite. For instance, one is asked to drink 8-10 glasses of water per day, exercise at least five times a week, set aside time daily for meditation. One is reminded once again the power of love, the power of belief and the power of prayer. One is also provided with a number of potent affirmations. However, coming from Dannion's perspective, the very same cliches (that could bore us to tears if they came from somebody else), have a different clang, a different energy. It is as if one were receiving very common sense advice from a friendly and caring older brother, one who is honestly interested in our welfare. A better intermediary between the so called higher echelons of Heaven and the lower planes of human consciousness would be hard to find. For one quality that Dannion Brinkley is completely free of, is self glorification. His understanding of our faults and foibles is very strong and the main reason why his message is so powerful is because it is so totally non-judgemental.

One important topic that Dannion Brinkley specifically discusses is self pity and self martyrdom. He shows, in exceptionally clear terms, how incredibly toxic the 'victim' mindset can get. I could say more, but I do not want to risk a 'spoiler'.

Another important subject that is covered in this book is the life-review. For him, the pain associated with the first was excruciating, but the successive experiences of the same were more gratifying, the positive was overwhelmingly greater, and the negative, significantly weaker, by comparison.

Speaking for myself, this book gave me a sense of what it is to experience being pure consciousness and totally beyond the fear of death. This sentience is not so easily conveyed by many writers. For, consider the all too familiar dictates made by our modern wisdom keepers, (by these, I mean our doctors, lawyers, professors and other experts) who keep our individual and collective welfare in mind. We, the plebeians, have a natural tendency to delight in defying these dictates, and breaking the rules, just because we can assert our individuality that way. Getting these very rules from Dannion Brinkley's specific imprint of consciousness gives them a power all their own.

This book is well organized and a very fast read. I am a slow reader, but I read it in one and a half sittings.

Strongly recommended, especially in connection with the countdown to 2012.

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heaven on Earth, December 15, 2008

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Jack Stewart "Healer, Broadcaster, Producer a... (Warrington, England) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Secrets of the Light: Lessons from Heaven (Hardcover)

Brinkley has come of age. This is surely his finest work. It combines his life details ['dying' 3 times] for new readers with practical, easy to read advice and pieces of prose which can only be described as inspirational.
Health-wise Dannion seems to be permanently on the edge of 'going home' to spirit, and whenever he decides to go [let us hope he stays here for many more years] he has already left an amazing legacy.
I have read many accounts of 'heaven/the 'other side.' This is not only the most believable, but a recipe for helping create heaven on earth.
A remarkable book from a remarkable man.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous, December 20, 2008

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Janice Huseland (Kent, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Secrets of the Light: Lessons from Heaven (Hardcover)

Dannion & Kathryn have outdone themselves this time. Very well written and easy to understand. These two also walk their talk... I'm proud to say I know both of them to be beautiful people who really care about others. I would recommend this book for anyone wanting to understand what is in other realms.. Blessings !!