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What Happens After Death: Scientific & Personal Evidence for Survival

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I am greatly disappointed in this book.Its starts off very fascinating. The first chapters gives us the impression that this book is going to be a clear concise scientific look at the occult. I immediately became suspicious when in recounting the story of the Fox Sisters, who became famous at the beginning of the Spiritualist Movement, she failed to mention that they (the Fox's) were found to be frauds,and had perpetuated a great hoax. I figured out that the first few chapters were used to "lure" us into believing the pure "bunk" of the last few chapters dealing with an entity (probably of Ms. Gonzales imagination) named Kirkudian. Kirkudian is suppose to have been incarnated as many of the great scientists and religious leaders in our history, including ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI! Ms Gonzales just gives non-believers another reason to think that we new-agers are flakes and phoneys, which is not true. I believe in reincarnation, but I find this book very hard to swallow. Save your money, by pass this one. The only good thing I have to say for her is: Ms. Gonzales does not lack for an imagination.

Ms. Wippler's book was I must admit for the majority of the first half of it only skimmed the suface of what are the various religons views of the after life which was I realised later was to to allow thw reader to formulate links with the second half of the book dealing with the Spiritual entity Kirkudian.

The narrative of Kirkudian's story was what which found extremely thought provoking since his stories of various incarnations across the universe leads one to open his/her mind to the truly unimaginable masterplan of GOD. His incarnations on Earth (Terra) emphasised the link between spirituality of Chritianity ,Hinduism ,Bhuddism and the importance of recognising the fact that the the only true reality is that of the Spirit and the only thing that matters in this world or any other is our desire to find God. The material world continues to delude us , if we can see behind it our real eyes (spirit) will open and we shall behold the Truth that is only God .

I recommend all soul and life seekers to the divine writings of Parmahansa Yogananda founder of the Self-Realisation Fellowship.

Don,t give up your seach for life's meaning but do know all the answers lie within you, for it is in you that God dwells always .

Brent Batson Trinidad W.I.

This is the most persuasive book on the survival of the personality after death that I have read. I found the scientific evidence compelling, especially the research being conducted at Princeton and the Transcommunication evidence from people who have died and have contacted the living. The mystical aspects of the book are very convincing as well, especially the Second Part of the book with the story of an ascended master called Kirkudian, which is moving and thought-provoking. Some of the information supplied by Kirkudian on the existence of solar systems with multiple suns was later substantiated by astronomical findings reported in Scientific American. This was impressive to say the least. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and it left me with the feeling that we are not alone and that there are realities beyond our own that we can scarcely comprehend. I strongly recommend it to anyone with doubts about the meaning of life and the ultimate destinies of our souls. Magnalux@aol.com

Having read most of Ms. Gonzalez-Wippler's books, both in English and Spanish, this treatment of the after-death experience comes as a great disappointment. Translated from the Spanish original, the book is badly edited (typical of Llewellyn publications lately) and has a certain sophomoric feel to it. While she touches on some interesting and intriguing evidence of what really might happen after death, the author never sufficiently substantiates her conclusions; she relates paraphrased acedotes and presents them as quasi-scientific proof. I immediately suspect and question the objectivity and scholarship of an author when s/he manipulates facts to bolster their theories. For example, the author's relation of the facts surrounding the rise of the spiritualism phenomena in 19th Century America neglects to mention that the Fox sisters recanted their experiences and confessed that their experiences were a hoax. I find this troubling and a distortion of the truth. Although Ms. Gonzalez-Wippler has written persuasively on diverse occult subjects, one has the feeling that she's only dabbling in this particular area. For the novice, who has never encountered the myriad writings on near death experiences, Hindu mysticism, astral planes, etc., this book might suffice as a rudimentary introduction to a fascinating topic. Otherwise, I'd look elsewhere for a more convincing treatment of the subject.

I found this book thought provoking, hopeful and at times intensely moving. I particularly enjoyed the story of Kirkudian, which is enlightening and full of extraordinary surprises. I simply loved this book and I would recommend it heartily to anyone seeking for the ultimate truth about "what happens after death."

The first section of this book was the most compelling, as it was presented in a very diplomatic and scientific fashion, which I most enjoy. The author's detailing of ITC research as well as reincarnation and the various astral levels was very interesting, as well as thought provoking. As a result I have taken an active interest in ITC, a field I find amazing, to say the least.

I was at first confused by the second half of her book, however--the part concerning the supposed entity Kirkudian. After the confusion came the skepticism. Much of what Kirkudian purported regarding the rules and laws of the astral world seemed, ultimately, resoundingly derivative and very sterile. I didn't take to it at all, though Kirkudian and his travels, when taken as fiction and nothing more, was good reading if nothing else. By the time I finished the tale of Kirkudian I most certainly was entertaining deeper thoughts on soul development and incarnation, which perhaps was the point overall.

A good read. I recommend it.

I have over 100 books on the subject of what happens after Death. Near Death Experiences, out of body, reincarnation, etc,etc,etc. This one was the most boring readings I have come across yet. I ended up skipping 75% of most chapters because the writing ability was just so boring, and I LOVE the topics that were being covered.
I never made it to the end of the book. After about 1/2 way thru, ALL i could think about was the "garbage can", and that is where this book belongs.
I think that the only reason that it's called a International Bestseller, is the Title.

THE BOOK IS BEYOND AMAZING­TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO LEARN THE TRUTH