What Is a Near-Death Experience?

<b>An expert answers your pressing questions about near-death experiences (NDEs)<b>--</b> revealing their positive effects on spirituality consciousness and our relationship with life and death. </b> <p/> Death is the only certainty in life. Yet many people shy away from thinking about it until something drastic happens--the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness; the sudden death of a loved one--which can throw us into turmoil. Paradoxically contemplating death and the frequently-experienced phenomenon of near-death experiences (NDEs) can help alter our relationship with death and release us from the fear that often surrounds it. <p/> After an insightful introduction about why the subject of NDEs is so worth exploring each chapter in this book addresses a key question: <p/> - What are the characteristics of NDEs and are there different types? <br> - Are all NDEs pleasant or can some be distressing? <br> - Who has NDEs and under what circumstances do they occur? <br> - How do they affect the people who have them and how can this change their lives? <br>- How can NDEs be scientifically explained (aren't they just hallucinations)?<br> - What can we learn from NDEs and can they change our attitude to life and death?<br>- Can NDE studies lead to an evolution in consciousness and an enhanced sense of spirituality? <p/> The bestselling author of <i>The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences</i> Dr. Penny Sartori brings readers on an exploratory journey through the world of NDEs challenging preconceptions and encouraging us to accept and feel empowered by death--rather than living in fear of it.