I recently had a good friend pass away too many years before his time
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I recently had a good friend pass away too many years before his time. this song always brings a tear to my eyes, it reminds me of my friend and how much I miss him.
2206076
This book was recommended by a good friend. I enjoyed reading it. It is good to know the past.it helps to know how people have or haven't changed.
2335944
When I read this book months ago, it helped me to not feel alone after a friend died by suicide. I have numerous stickies to bookmark phrases or things that resonated with me or that I need to remember during this healing journey. Just glancing back at these highlighted passages provides insight half a year later.

One thing that upset me at the time when I read it was the author's discussion about that her husband's suicide was his decision. I was still processing my friend's death and wanted to assign all the blame to an illness, rather than give him any responsibility for what happened. I was SO angry at the author for giving any blame to a person who kills themselves back then.

I waited to write a review because a small part of me knew that my anger was misplaced. Now, I have reached a new stage in my grieving process and full heartedly recommend this book. It was one of first I read and I'm glad I did.
4001979
I could deeply relate to the 3 most important things to know. I felt I had a spiritual experience that is often referred to as a near death experience, without the closeness of death. It changed my eternal life for the better. Who's to say, I may have had a little assistance from our friends or maybe family from afar. I will know one day, but for today, I am just very grateful. Thank you for the remembrance.
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After recently losing both parents, I was looking for some type of reassurance that even though they were gone from this world physically, their souls were still with us and could "communicate" if they so choose. I believe in Mediums and that a soul passed can be with you. I still have some degree of "guilt" when dealing with my loss, but did find a bit of comfort after reading the book. One day when I am emotionally ready, I would like to have a reading with Theresa.
3122507
I had loss my brother almost three years ago when he took is own life.  We had a falling out and I had not spoke to him the last year of his life.  Prior to that, we were best friends for the previous 20 years.  Between the despair and guilt, I thought I would lose my mind.  Talking with friends, family, priest nor Dr. helped me through this.  I received this book from a friend and it brought me out of the dark into the light and into living again.  A very dear friend just lost her best friend, her Mother.  I just ordered and sent this to her.  I had to buy her a copy because I cannot part with mine.  I no longer need it everyday but I will need it again.  If you have lost someone or someone close to you has, get the book.  It may make the difference for them as it did for me.
4406783
I feel like I've lost a dear friend this series and this book in particular will live forever in my memories.i did not want it to end well done to all this will be a benchmark for all authors to achieve
3874804
I have purchased this volumn as a gift for 4 friends over the course of the past 6 months as they faced the long and difficult journey of the sudden lose of a loved one.  I helped me when I lost my partner of 43 years and I cannot not think of a more comforting book for those of us who eventually have to ask ourselfs those questions we all have after the passing of those we love; the resourses it has to offer are invaluable and I found myself turning to the this small volumne time and time again.  It is a gift I have shared over and over again.
Best Regards,
Edward R. Stofko
1998214
When my dad died a friend gave me this book to comfort my young children. Actually, it helped me very much. As I am now of the age that my friends are losing their parents, I send this book instead of a sympathy card.
409086
The author was an Air Force team-mate of my oldest brother; they flew many B-52 missions during Vietnam era. I was saddened to learn recently of Tom Johnsons passing on 5/17/18. Tom had only learned 3 1/2 weeks earlier that his condition was terminal. I was on page 57 when I learned the news; as a tribute to Tom & family, Im reading passionately now.
4043236
My life has been affected by puzzling experiences that are partly answered when reading this book.  Unfortunately for me, I'm 78-years old now and deeply regret many years have passed without my knowing why I've had those puzzling experiences. I
2102034
Imagine that a close friend has recently passed on.

Now imagine that you are in contact with that friend.  After prayer and brief meditation this close friend uses your fingers to type out information about the afterlife.

If you were Ruth Montgomery you would be using an electric typewriter in 1971 and your close friend would be Arthur Ford.

I recently heard about Ruth Montgomery.  I found this book particularly interesting given the fact that it was written close to 40 years ago.

I have read other books that report the same sort of information.  But these have been written within the last 10 years.  I found it impressive that American lady almost 60 years old would write a book on the subject in the 1970's, right around the beginning of the "New Age" movement.

I do not consider myself a "New Ager" nor I'm I particularly impressed with many of the authors in the "mainstream New Age" genre.

The author was certainly brave to write such a book and I believe that she was indeed in contact with disincarnate individuals.  I think she did a good, but not perfect, job keeping an open mind and being a clear channel for this type of communication.

For example, some of the comments about primitive people seem to hint of prejudices and stereotypes that should be above those without a physical body.  I also admit that I am not terribly interested in the current activities of long dead political figures.

I am also less than impressed with the ability of those on the other side to foresee the future.  I could have skipped the last few chapters in the book.

However, I am very interested in knowing what it means to be human.  I believe in an afterlife and so think it behooves me now to know what it will be like to smooth out the transition.  Somehow the pearly gates and sitting on clouds for eternity does not ring true.

In this respect the book is very enlightening.  How does the hell fire preacher or the self righteous lady react to consciousness without a physical body?  What about atheists?

If you are currently alive and expect to die some time, I would recommend that you read this book.  Don't believe everything in it.  But take what seems right and you might just be better prepared for your final curtain call.
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Billy Sparks is a good friend that I haven't seen in 35 years. I had no idea he had such a good memory or was such an excellent writer.
I did know that he was a loyal friend, a terrifc fighter pilot and a true American patriot.
Thank God there are men like Sparky willing to serve this county. I hope these later years are treating him well.
Billy Sparks is an American treasure. God Bless you. Bill.
Jack Brewton
1110002
It was amazing to see the people seem to come out of their shell after hearing music of their time.  My dad had Alzheimer's.  He passed away but I would have surely tried this had I known about it before he died.
469436
I s3nt this to the mother of my best friends mother and father.  They have been a second set of parents since I first met them when I was 13 years old-  I am now 52.  This is especially important because both of my biologic parents have passed away.  My spare mother has very good taste and judgement and she said it was great and beautiful - Yeh.
4202104
This book was a guiding light for me as I witnessed my sweet husband exhibit these symptoms and signs that death was near. He was not yet in hospice, but palliative care. We were alone here at home together just as he had wanted to be. I learned not to force liquids or food which is a mistake I would have undoubtedly made. Knowing brought peace and I'm grateful that a lot of medical people were not involved at the time of his death. He died from prostate cancer that had spread to his bones/skull, etc. Sunday, February 21,2016 in my arms.
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that man sounds so much like my departed spouse of 55 years even when we first met .you did're want to put it down.you must live in a lovely place. I thiink you have your California man.l have a couple of your books.i will be reading more them. I have find out what happens Paul.