The Wonder of You

This illuminating study is based on records initiative to the Near-Death Experience Research Foundation (www.nderf.org) and synthesises the messages of what the NDE tells you about life and its real meaning. Those familiar with the literature will probably find confirmation of that existing understanding of the significance of spiritual insights derived in the near death state - certainly this was a timely reminder for me. The chapters highlight central themes, drawing out convergent understandings and illustrated by individual case histories. Death is seen as a transition to another state, which means that suicide is self-defeating. Reality is understood as fundamentally One, so we are all interconnected in the one life, light, love and consciousness. Our understanding of time is very limited – kairos brings everything into the present. Perhaps one quote can sum up the overall message of the book: 'I learned a lot. We are all part of one. We should relish life, all life. I have a greater respect for life. Don't hurt others - they are part of the same One you are. Don't judge – seek understanding and help others.' (p. 204) One of the most powerful experiences that appears in various different chapters is that Deby-Sue Weiler. In common with Eben Alexander and Anita Moorjani she too highlights the centrality of love and the feeling of being cherished and loved - surely the essence of life. This fine book brings together insights from 2,500 experiences and reminds the reader of our underlying spiritual purpose - without the need to undergo a near death experience oneself.