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Soul Bared: A Metaphysical Journey

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SOUL BARED tells the heart-wrenching tale of one man's near death experience in 1979. Author David Oakford set his pride aside to describe every aspect of his experience, including the not-so-flattering descriptions of how he came so close to death through a drug overdose. As each gland and organ in his body shut down, one by one, he could hear and see how it's song and rhythm stilled to silence... until all that remained was an eerie silence. Oakford's attention next turned to his immediate surroundings, and how he was confused to find that although he could move about, running was difficult... and although he could see and hear things, he could not see his reflection in a mirror and nobody seemed to hear him even when he shrieked and cried.

SOUL BARED really takes off when Oakford meets his guardian angel, who he calls Bob. Bob helped to explain the meaning of the colored auras that Oakford saw around everyone and everything, describing how each person's aura is useful in viewing to see how much and what kind of work needs to be done for that person's best development. The more brilliant the color, the higher the vibration. Bob went on to describe elemental energy beings, dark souls, the spirit of Gaia and beings of higher vibration, as Oakford looked around at the world through new eyes. The chapters in which Oakford describes meeting a group of angelic spirits are extraordinary for their clarity, as Oakford describes the choice he was given before returning to his body and resuming his life.

I am deeply moved by SOUL BARED, as it inspires me to live up my true spiritual nature and original purpose on Gaia at this time. Readers who have had near death experiences will especially love this book, as it's the next best thing to feeling all the agony and ecstasy of a near death experience. I give this book my highest recommendation.

That David L. Oakford's book is touching and a page-turner is undeniable: no matter the reader's religious or spiritual beliefs this story has power and the ability to ignite the imagination. The honesty of approach of Oakford in putting into book form the experience he had after an accidental overdose of PCP in 1979 manages to pull the reader into the journey of metaphysical discovery: it is difficult to read the book with a critical eye, but if the author expects to write more, then there are some technical issues that he must face.

Oakford is not a trained writer and the fact that he so capably translated the untranslatable experience he had is a major accomplishment. Out of a life of self-destructive and mean spirited behavior Oakford takes a dose of PCP. Soaring out of his earthbound (Gaia) body and encountering 'an extremely beautiful Spirit Being' whom he names 'Bob' (!), Oakford soars through the universe with his guardian angel, observing the pyramids of Egypt, the planets, the Southwest US, and the planet earth/Gaia, learning about the positive and negative energy and aura of the various portions of the planet, the concept of immortality, the choices the soul makes, and the possibilities of making the world different through the true power of love and understanding. He then returns to earth and proceeds into a life changed.

The possibilities of Oakford's lessons from his experience are endless and combine the finest assets of all the spiritual philosophies of the world...and more. The problem with his narration is the lack of an editor's eye and hand to erase the typos and correct syntax and sentence structure - factors that could elevate this book into a viable format for a wider market.

But these are quibbles and the fact that Oakford would translate his near death experience into a readable form is a worthy reason to join him in sharing this mission. And in the long run his honesty as a first time writer speaks loudly, providing food for thought and contemplation in a world so desperately in need of finding solace in the chaos we have created. Grady Harp, January 06

Touching, changing, honest and heart-filled read! David Oakford's journey will touch your deepest recesses. He hides nothing and shares everything. This book is a must have!!!

Kevin Williams' book review of David L. Oakford's book

"Soul Bared: A Metaphysical Journey"


One of the best books on the near-death experience that I
have read!

Outstanding and highly Inspirational!

David Oakford's book "Soul Bared: A Metaphysical Journey"
describes his journey to find life's meaning which culminated
with an extremely profound near-death experience for which he
gained deep spiritual insights. His near-death experience is one
of a few near-death experiences that has really had a profound
impact on my life and I have read thousands of near-death
experiences. David's book has greatly enhanced my life and my
own journey. I rank David's "Soul Bared" right up there with the
great NDE books such as Betty Eadie's "Embraced By The Light"
and Dr. George Ritchie's "Return From Tomorrow". David's book
stands out even more from these great books because
David's "Soul Bared" describes the journey in metaphysical terms
which Eadie and Ritchie could not describe in their books.
David's journey will greatly enhance and enlighten your own
metaphysical journey. You will discover his near-death
experience to be one of the most detailed and insightful near-
death experiences ever documented. I highly recommend his book
for everyone and especially to anyone who has recently lost a
loved one. David's "Soul Bared" will speak to your own soul and
confirm in your heart and mind that life truly does go on after

death and that it is a beautiful experience. David's book is
just what is needed for this world. It is a beacon of light
shining in a dark world and it couldn't have been published at a
more urgent time in human history. David has the secret that can
unite this world as one and bring universal unconditional love
to all humanity. I believe this book is destined to become a
classic and a great source of inspiration to people all over the
world. This world certainly needs more love and David's "Soul
Bared" contains the formula to shine the light of love in the
hearts of all. It is a book whose time has come. It is a message
from the very light of heaven. Everyone needs to read this book!



Kevin Williams
webmaster of "Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife"
www.near-death.com

This book tapped into so many areas that are hard to name, let alone explore. I found myself looking through doors and windows in my own mind whose existence I suspected but had never had access to before. A wonderful read - provocative, fascinating and ultimately hopeful.

This booklet is a concise recounting of a spiritual journey Mr. Oakford had. For me, it was an affirmation of information of which I was already aware. But it also explained about metaphysical events and spiritual beings of which I was unaware or only vaguely aware. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who is in the early stages of their own search for understanding of metaphysics and the spiritual realm.

Something about the book makes you think, yes that's what I kinda think it might have been or might be like. Many of the items add up with small deviations from what is said in the Bible.

I love to read about near death experiences. I liked the details he added and sure wish he was able to remember everything in detail but I understood by the end why he could not...a dear friend lost her grandchild and I offered her the book- it really helped her find peace. I hope David is fulfilling his destiny these days!

This is a very moving book. Would recommend to anyone regardless of religious belief. It also came autographed with a nice note. Very interesting read!