Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-300) and index.
Contents:
What happens when we die? -- How people die today -- Death and dying around the world -- What is the soul? -- Heaven and hell and the in between -- Do we ever truly die? : The brain and consciousness -- Near-death experience, prebirth experience, and reincarnation -- Ghosts in the afterlife -- Talking to the dead : devices of ghost communications -- Spiritualism and mediumship -- Immortality: who wants to live forever?
Summary:
"Covering popular, historical, scientific, and cultural aspects of death and the hereafter, The Afterlife Book tackles the big questions of death and dying-and life. It looks for objective answers but often comes away with subjective answers, both well-reasoned and profound. It looks at the natural cycles of birth, life, death, and (possibly) rebirth. This engrossing book looks at death rituals across the globe and the many competing views of the afterlife-and the shared connections between them. Includes an extensive appendix of testimonials by people who have had afterlife experiences"-- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.