Signals [Paperback]

Joel Rothschild (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 4, 2002

This is the true story of two young men, Joel and Albert, who meet, become friends and then drift apart. When they meet again several years later, both have full blown AIDS. They begin a warm and loving relationship that sustains them through the horrors of the early AIDS epidemic that hits LA. It is during this time, when many of their friends have died from AIDS, that Joel and Albert make a pact: whoever dies first will attempt to contact the other from the beyond. Highly sceptical of anyone who claims to have psychic abilities, it is Joel who is left behind following Albert's suicide. Joel (who is dying of AIDS himself) begins to receive "signals" of guidance and support from Albert. Almost reluctantly, Joel comes to realize that he really does possess psychic gifts and that these gifts can be used to help others. Now, almost 15 years later, Joel Rothschild is one of America's longest surviving AIDS sufferers, and whilst he readily acknowledges the part medical science has played in keeping him alive against all the odds, he also knows that his continuing friendship with Albert has given him the inspirational determination to heal.

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About the Author

Joel Rothschild was born and raised in Miami Beach, Florida. A graduate of Florida Atlantic University, he opened a highly successful health spa in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving to Los Angeles. As one of America's longest living AIDS survivors, Joel has far outlived his doctors' depressing prognosis. Whilst readily acknowledging the part medical science has played in keeping him alive against all odds, he knows that his continuing connection to his friend Albert has given him the inspiration and determination to heal. An active volunteer and supporter of several charities, Joel is currently working on his second book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Bantam (February 4, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0553813595
• ISBN-13: 978-0553813593
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (67 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,456,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tears and Goosebumps!, March 15, 2000

By 

M.A. Wilson - See all my reviews

This review is from: Signals: An Inspiring Story of Life After Life (Hardcover)

I loved this book! It brought tears to my eyes and gave me goosebumps!

After the death of his beloved Albert, Joel acquired the gift of communicating with other people's spirits. He would walk by a stranger and get an overwhelming urge to give them a message from someone had passed on to the other side. I was particularly touched by his kindness and compassion towards people.

One story I found particularly touching was about a young man who had lost his life partner to Aids. He was grief-stricken and could find no comfort from the emotional pain he was experiencing. Joel told him he had a five word message for him. This man went on to pour his heart out to Joel, sharing his grief, his anger and his pain. He told Joel how he cried out to his lover at night, "Can you hear me?"

The five word message Joel had for him was, "Yes, I can hear you." Still gives me cold chills.

I'm a huge skeptic but there was too much here to chalk up to mere coincidence.

Not only were the signals that he received unmistakable, but the more I read this book, the more I was touched by what a wonderful, loving, affectionate, caring person Joel must be. Despite his own grief, he never hesitated to share his gift or to offer comfort to others who were hungry for some form of communication from those they had lost. I don't think I've ever met anyone like him. By the time I had finished reading the book, I thought to myself, "Wouldn't it be wonderful to actually know a man like this?" It's nice to know that there are people of his substance on the planet. Even if you don't pay heed to the signals, you are gonna fall in love with this guy! Awesome book! Buy it! You won't be sorry!

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A TALE OF TRANSFORMATION AND HOPE, SURE TO BE A BESTSELLER, February 19, 2000

By 

George Dalzell (LA, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Signals: An Inspiring Story of Life After Life (Hardcover)

Joel Rothschild's SIGNALS bristles with gut-wrenching emotion and artful simplicity. The author presents the facts of his experience of life after death, and allows the reader to draw his or her own conclusions. What makes SIGNALS different from any other book in this genre is the fact that the supernatural events that the author relates helped him to survive and endure seemingly unbearable suffering and tribulation. The after-death communications the author describes are not trite stories of wish-fulfillment, nor do they appear to be bereavement hallucinations. They are true stories of life after death. I feel that SIGNALS is a tale of strength, of overcoming adversity and presents to us a new kind of hero: a man who has the courage to tell the truth, to brave the reactions of a spiritually undecided and overtly skeptical nation to deliver his simple message of hope -- that life and love are eternal, and that no living person dare judge another man's love relationship again.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Signals, it's a book for all of us!, January 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Signals: An Inspiring Story of Life After Life (Hardcover)

I am fortunate to have recently met Joel, and to have read his book. This book is such a gift to all mankind, for the theme that runs through it is Love. I found it well-written, I couldn't put the book down after I started reading it. Signals has added something to my life that didn't exist before, a 100% belief in the awesome power of love and close friendships. I now look at each moment and try to find my own "Signals" to help me in life. Thanks, Joel!