Quand les Defunts Viennent a Nous

Evelyn has been involved in research into the near death experiences for more than 25 years, and in this important study she addresses what has come to known as after death communications, which gives us another angle on death, dying and the survival of consciousness. It is full of illuminating case histories and builds up a detailed account of their phenomenology and impact. Because of her background, Evelyn is able to situate these in a wider context, and includes interviews with other specialists on the consequences of ADCs for the grieving process, all of which has wider educational implications. She discusses parallels between the various experiences surrounding death. In considering the authenticity of such experiences, Evelyn points out that this is not an isolated phenomenon and that different types of experiences are arguably consistent and self-reinforcing. It also seems that not only can the living help those who have passed on, but the reverse also applies. The relationships continue to evolve, but take on a different form. This book is sure to be translated into English in due course, and I will let readers know. In the meantime, francophones can learn a great deal from this careful and considered study.