Born Knowing: A Medium's Journey-Accepting and Embracing My Spiritual Gifts (Paperback)

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Given the phenomenal change in attitudes about life after death, public interest in the Other Side is ever-increasing. Born Knowing will show you that even after the loss of a loved one, you’re never truly alone.

Born Knowing is John Holland’s first book. In an open and candid way, he explains how he dealt with his conflict of coming to terms, and finally accepting, his rare ability as a spirit messenger who helps people connect with those who have passed on.

Born in the tough suburbs of Boston, John coped with a difficult childhood, where he was ridiculed by his family and society, leaving him feeling isolated because of his psychic abilities. He refused to acknowledge his gift until a near-fatal automobile accident amplified his abilities to the point where he had to learn how to control what was once pushed away.

Drawn by the history and knowledge of spiritualism in England, John takes you on his two-year journey throughout Britain. He tells the story of his training to be a top medium in the British spiritualist organizations, which he humorously refers to as "Spirit Boot Camp," and how he gained acceptance and respect within this tightly knit, often-conservative spiritual community.

Born Knowing takes out the "psychic babble" by validating and dispelling some of the mystery and myths regarding mediumship. Throughout the book, John presents real-life case studies, where he discusses his readings with clients, the effect on their lives, and the sense of closure people feel, knowing that their loved ones who have passed on are still with them.

The book will also help you develop your own psychic and intuitive abilities, recognize signals from the Other Side, and make spiritual connections for yourself.

About the Author

John Holland is an internationally renowned psychic medium who has spent more than 20 years investigating and developing his abilities as a spirit messenger.

John regularly lectures on both the East and West Coasts, and his public demonstrations provide his audience with a unique glimpse into the fascinating subject of mediumship, which he discusses in his uniquely humorous style, combined with his pure intensity and compassion. John’s caring nature provides consistent counseling and support to his clients as he helps them connect with loved ones who have passed away, often bringing them a sense of closure and healing.

As a psychic medium, John’s work has been featured on TV in Unsolved Mysteries and Chronicle, and he was also interviewed on Extra and the Telemundo channel.

Product Details

• Paperback: 245 pages
• Publisher: Hay House (February 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401900828
• ISBN-13: 978-1401900823
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #32,634 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, May 11, 2003

By	Michael E. Tymn (Kailua, Hawaii) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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If the stories related in this book are accurately recorded and not embellished, John Holland is indeed a gifted medium, right up there with John Edward, James van Praagh, George Anderson, and other well-known American mediums.

Holland begins with his early life, when his father called him "the different one." After moving to California, he had more and more psychic and mediumistic experiences. "I had to figure out a way to harness this energy or gift so that I could live my own life," he writes. It was not until he went to England at age 34 that he began to fully understand and develop his gift. There he attended Arthur Findlay College, the center of spiritual and psychic investigation and instruction in the UK. When he returned to the United States, he no longer found it necessary to supress his talents as he now understood how to use them.

Holland relates a number of very interesting, informative, intriguing, and inspirational stories. As an example, there is the story of Dick, a skeptical but open-minded East Coast radio announcer. Dick's deceased father came through with his name, Carl. As evidence, Carl mentioned to his son how they once enjoyed listening to Al Jolson phonograph records together. Later in the reading, Carl told his son to give his love to his girlfriend. Dick laughed, unaware of any girlfriend. The father then explained that the woman lived in the apartment above him. Dick later investigated and confirmed that his father had had a romantic relationship with the woman in the apartment above, but had kept it to himself because he wasn't sure his children would approve. Such evidence as this, information unknown to the sitter, seemingly rules out telepathy or mind reading on the part of the medium.

In the final chapters, the author explains how things come to him in his clairvoyance and clairaudience. He also answers a number of questions about mediumship and the spirit world.

The open-minded reader should find this a fascinating read.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enlightening, March 10, 2004

By	David Flood (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

I found John's words full of comfort and hope. This is a tender and concisely written biography on the "inside" of a medium's evolution, from catching glimpses of lights and warm faces in his bedroom as a child in Boston to attending Authur Findlay College in Britian and eventually landing an appearance on "Unsolved Mysteries."

I've read George Anderson's books and found that John's is just as engaging if not more, as he writes with a refreshingly candid innocense and color. He includes exercises to develop your own psychic abilities. (We all are born with a sixth sense but lose touch.)

Thank you for having the courage to share your gift, John! I look forward to seeing you in Seattle.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Born Knowing is The Real Deal, Highly Recommended, March 3, 2004

By	Barbara Rose (BornToInspire.com) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

John Holland has given all of us a gift, and that is to honor, embrace, and USE our natural and highest sense of all, our Divine and inherent connection to the Light and life that is as real on the other side, as it is on Earth.
John shares with compassion on how difficult it is to accept multisensory awareness. I know, as I went through that same process. It's not an easy one, and John encourages all who do have this gift to honor it, and in so doing, you will be serving humanity much more than staying in a spiritual closet.
John brings to light that the life of our loved ones IS alive, and they are with us, we just have to believe that just because we can't see them with our eyes, does NOT mean that they aren't here!
This book is a wonderful contribution to raise the spiritual consciousness of all people. It will open your mind, and teach you much!

Highly recommended from my heart, Barbara Rose, author of "Stop Being the String Along: A Relationship Guide to Being THE ONE" and 'If God Was Like Man'
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