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The Secrets of the Light: Spiritual Strategies to Empower Your Life... Here and in the Hereafter

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Dannion Brinkley has had several encounters with 'the other side' through his near-death experiences. The wealth of information gained from these experiences is what he shares in his books.

In 'Saved by the Light', the intensity of the experience is what percolated through to me; the fact that an ordinary person, with no particular claim to spirituality, could have such a totally transforming, other worldly experience, after being struck by lightning. The visions that he had, extraordinarily enough, seemed secondary, maybe the authors intended it to look that way. In the sequel, 'At Peace in the Light', Dannion Brinkley describes his attempt to ground the experience. This is done by his attempts to establish the centers that he envisioned, and, more explicitly, his hospice work, where, he guided people in their transition from this life to 'the other side'. In 'Secrets of the Light', Dannion's latest and most esoteric book, he makes an attempt to display the perspective and wisdom gained from three decades of working with 'the Light'.

The above is what gives this book an other worldly dimension, making it seem anchored in a different reality, that sees our earthly struggles from a different viewpoint than the win-lose game that we play. This is done very skilfully by Dannion, whose efforts have been expertly supplemented by his wife and co-author, journalist Kathryn Peters. There is not an iota of a holier-than- thou attitude in the book, not the slightest glimmer of self righteousness. It strongly negates subtle notions and impressions that most of us conjure up and live with, 'spiritual people do not fall ill', 'when one has had access to what is happening behind the scenes, one is protected from misfortune' , and so on. This book bears ample testimony to the fact that the above concepts do not apply, at least to Dannion Brinkley, who despite his more than extraordinary experiences makes no light of his earthly struggles with pain and illness. Somewhere, in the book, he even mentions our spiritual arrogance when we decided to incarnate at this time in this world, knowing fully well of the obstacles we would face.

Nevertheless, the material is not at all heavy reading. It is replete with humor and jokes directed at the author, and despite the suffering and self searching, is adequately interspersed with a sense of the love and acceptance that Life is known to bequeath us all. Reading this book renewed for me the sense of belonging that our daily grind and 'promises to keep' keep taking away.

The last chapter of this book is a vision of what the immediate future holds for us, earthlings. This is the sensational part of the book and though it tests one's credulity, the drama is underplayed, by the short coverage it receives. The major statement of this book, as I see it, seems to be 'Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof'.

A book to treasure, to read and to reread

I'm eternally grateful to Dannion Brinkley for having written his books and sharing his three NDEs... amazing stories. He comes down on the side of challenging times ahead, backed by the accuracy (so far) of 117 predictions the "Council of Thirteen" has given him, along with the forecast. Not all in depth NDEs do so. I'm not 100% sure of "channeled" entities such as Abraham, Adam and Pursah. Could it be that those on the other side are as subjective as we? Nonetheless, Dannion gives us what he believes is a set of "rules" to live by, useful, I'm sure. I kind of like to figure out my own "guidelines" based upon the facts as shared by various authors. To me, the facination of NDEs comes from the sharing of the description, not from the preaching that follows.

I have read all of Dannion's books and this is by far the best! Dannion has an intimate relationship with the
Spiritual Realm and Spiritual Truth that is unparalleled among writers in this milieu. Dannion offers sincere, heart felt, hard won wisdom on the practice of Spiritual maturity. This book is not those who are looking for
superficial titillation, but rather for those who are in earnest about living a deeper life of transformational Truth and Power.

Vaishali, author of "You Are What You Love"

A very good book with great spiritual and practical advices to become more loving and passionate about our sacred adventure - our life and others life's. And Danninons sense of down to earth humor made me laugh several times. Great!

Eero Häkkinen
Sweden

I found Dannion Brinkley's 3rd book, in his own "spiritual trilogy", "The Secrets Of The Light" - to be a wonderful addition to what his first two memorable books delivered. His words once again, take the sting out of death and what is awaiting for all of us beyond this worldly life. The book will also help empower those who pay attention to the many pearls of truth and wisdom that he drops throughout the entire book.

This book will take you a little further along on the journey that he started with readers in both "Saved By The Light" and "At Peace In The Light". An interesting prediction in the book (published in 2004) states that the price of oil would go up to $150 a barrel by 2008. Today as I write this (June 26, 2008) it has gone over $140 and seems full of steam to head higher!

The better part of his book is the last few chapters as he talks about "The Seven Truths" and goes into some detailed comments on them. Lots of gold in those pages for serious readers. In some ways, this is his best book to date. The actual writing style seems softer and more loving- and it enhances the message of love that seems to underline his over-all theme.

The work that Dannion does for the dying is very well known; however, he is also actively working with PTSD veterans. He is one of the National Projects Directors for the Veteran's Village.

I give this book my personal and fullest endorsement - a must read for all spiritual seekers and those looking for self-realization!

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Dannion Brinkley has one mission: to dispel the fear of death. He does this by sharing his experience of what it's like on the other side. He should know, as he so humorously states. After all, he's already experienced death three times! (I wonder if he holds the record for the most NDEs in one life.)

In this third book he's written about his experience, he reveals information which, as he says, he was reluctant to share before. That is the story of the souls who are stuck, wandering in limbo, who have yet to complete their journey. Witnessing their state inspired Dannion to outline the secrets of divine living that can help us now and in our transition to the other side. To read Dannion's accounts is to catch a glimpse of the unknown so we can start preparing now.

I was gifted this book two years ago, by Dannion himself, at a Conference in Sedona, Arizona. Of all of my books in my library, this is one that I never lend out to anyone. When I need to share it with someone, I just buy them their own copy. It is a book that I continue to go back to again, and again. I highlighted more passages in this book than in any other book I own. I love the Wisdom of the Seven Truths that Dannion has included in this book. And on page 121, Dannion lists a way of being health conscious so as to take care of our Earthly body, and it is done so lovingly. My life was definitely empowered after reading this book, and integrating those spiritual strategies that Dannion spoke of, into my daily life. Thank you, Dannion, for the gift of your teachings! Thank you, Amazon!
Love and light,
Charmaine

Highly recommended! Dannion knows what he's talking about when he says we are "great, powerful and mighty spiritual beings with dignity, direction and purpose". He's been killed three times (dead an astounding 28 minutes the first time) and nearly died a fourth.

Having been to the other side and back, having contributed to Dr. Raymond Moody's research into near death and death experiences, and having personally sat with a few hundred veterans as they crossed over into the next phase of their eternal lives, Dannion knows what he's talking about! In this book, he gives you the scoop on the wisdom he's brought back with him about what's real and what's not. These are seven simple principles to remember as you go about your life, written clearly and sprinkled with lots of stories as well as Dannion's spitfire personality (you can almost hear his Southern coastal accent as you read).

A must-read and a must-reread to glide through the crazy turmoil that appears to be happening now in the world around us.

This is the third book so far and I'm looking forward
to more. The incites that are givin makes you wish that
you could exsperence the things that Dannion has without
all of the pain or Dying.
Make me want to be a better person and also, has made me
take a good look at the world around me and the changes going on.

I largely purchased this booked based on the good reviews of it on amazon, as well as a seperate extended raving review on a different website by one of the same reviewers. While the actual true life story of Dannion Brinkley is fascinating, the book really is not. I do appreciate his straight forward style and his sense of sincerity. However, its not that interesting of a read. In fact, I made it roughly 1/2 way through, and I havent really picked it up again. Its just too boring (which I feel it shouldnt be based on his life story thus far). I pick it up and read it here and there.

The overall style, despite the candid and sincere approach, is very corny and new agey. I can only see really enjoying this book, if you are for the first time exploring such concepts as the life after death state, have had an NDE yourself, or are for soem other reason all hyped up for the topic. I give the book topic and story behind it 5 stars, but the actual read and style I give 2 stars. I was dissapointed. Maybe my hopes were too high for this book. Its for corny new age types. Also, I give the cover 10 stars. Its SO bad, thats its good!

Also...Way too overpriced.. Which probably adds to my dissapointment. I would not have been as bummed had I paid a few bucks for it. Its a farily thin book and I recall paying over 20 dollars for it.