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After

A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal About Life and Beyond
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In After by Dr. Bruce Greyson, MD, the author explores the scientific investigation into near-death experiences, drawn from over four decades of research. The book delves into the profound impact these experiences have on individuals' lives and perceptions, while challenging our understanding of consciousness and the boundary between life and death.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by near-death experiences and are curious about what might lie beyond our current understanding of life and consciousness. The exploration of these profound experiences through scientific lenses offers intriguing insights into the boundaries of science and spirituality.

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The world-leading expert reveals his extraordinary exploration of stories of near-death experiences and what they tell us about consciousness after life.

After is a ground-breaking book for anyone curious about the scope of the human mind, the nature of consciousness, and the pursuit of a meaningful life.

'Absorbing and convincing' Daily Mail

An Independent book of the month


What happens when we die?

Ten per cent of people whose hearts stop, and then restart, report near-death experiences. Stories of lights, tunnels, and reunion with late loved ones have been relayedβ€”and dismissedβ€”since ancient times. But when Dr Bruce Greyson's patients started describing events that he simply could not dismiss, he began to investigate.

In After, he shares the scientific revelations of four decades of research into the dying process. He has become increasingly convinced that dying is less an ending than a transition, the threshold between one form of consciousness and another. Dr Greyson challenges us to consider what these lessons can teach us about the relationship between our brain and our mind, expanding our understanding of consciousness and of what it means to be human.


'A book that will challenge your understanding about how the world works' The Independent

'Dr Greyson is a dominant force at the frontier of this intriguing field' The Times

'A major contribution to the study of what happens when we die, and will quickly prove to be a classic in near-death studies.' Raymond Moody, author of Life After Life

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After by Dr. Bruce Greyson, MD, explores the intriguing and often debated topic of near-death experiences. The book is praised for its compelling and thoughtful narrative, backed by meticulous research that challenges conventional scientific views. Reviewers commend its ability to engage readers with a blend of personal insight and professional inquiry, suggesting it as a significant contribution to the study of consciousness and the potential continuation of life beyond death.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780552176835

Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin (Transworld)

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Bruce Greyson, MD is Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He was a co-founder and President of the International Association for Near-Death Studies and Editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies. His research for the past four decades has focused on near-death experiences and particularly their after-effects and implications. His academic work has been translated into twenty languages and used in hundreds of studies worldwide. Dr Greyson has published more than a hundred scholarly articles about near-death experiences and gives regular addresses at international conferences on the matter. AFTER is his first book to bring his ground-breaking research for general readers.

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