‘Life After Life’ is a book by Raymond A Moody. Dr Raymond Moody is a renowned psychiatrist and researcher, who is also a leading authority on near death experiences. Dr Moody runs a research institute called The Theatre of the Mind in the USA.
This book first appeared in 1975 but has been revised and is available still in an anniversary edition.
I have long been interested in life after life experiences. For me it is these types of experience which help us to realise that there is more to us than this earthly existence. Out of body experiences at the time of near death also give us an insight into what it might be like at the time of death.
This book quotes the experiences of lots of Americans at the time of their cardiac arrest, and other possible major life ending traumas. There is a wide age range and people from all walks of life talk about their experience and emotional upheaval.
The most common thing to be mentioned is a ‘golden light’ (some say ‘white light’) appearing up high in the corner of the room. This light making the person feel warm, peaceful and safe. The light is often referred to as God or Lord. There is a ‘knowing’ of words of comfort rather than a hearing. It is towards this light that a person gravitates.
I personally understand the ‘knowing’ of words, as this happens when I am working mediumistically. I am not though a person who has ever had these experiences. My hubby suffered three cardiac arrests at the time of his heart attack, from which he recovered. He is adamant that he had none of this type of experience.
Thousands have a near death without recalling any of these sorts of events, but thousands do recall events. There are those who can induce out of body experiences without there being any trauma. Many in this book have the events whilst on the operating table.
The book is very easy to read and to understand and I thoroughly recommend it to all with an interest in the beyond. Good reading!