What Is a Near-Death Experience?

<p><strong>An expert answers your pressing questions about near-death experiences (NDEs)&mdash; revealing their positive effects on spirituality, consciousness, and our relationship with life and death.</strong></p> <p>Death is the only certainty in life. Yet many people shy away from thinking about it until something drastic happens&mdash;the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness; the sudden death of a loved one&mdash;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> <p>After an insightful introduction about why the subject of NDEs is so worth exploring, each chapter in this book addresses a key question:<br /> <br />&bull; What are the characteristics of NDEs, and are there different types?<br />&bull; Are all NDEs pleasant, or can some be distressing?<br />&bull; Who has NDEs, and under what circumstances do they occur?<br />&bull; How do they affect the people who have them, and how can this change their lives?<br />&bull; How can NDEs be scientifically explained (aren't they just hallucinations)?<br />&bull; What can we learn from NDEs, and can they change our attitude to life and death?<br />&bull; Can NDE studies lead to an evolution in consciousness and an enhanced sense of spirituality?</p> <p>The bestselling author of <em>The Wisdom of Near-Death Experiences</em>, 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&mdash;rather than living in fear of it.</p>