Eben alexander brings a unique perspective to the sacred world combining a glorious, personal vision of spiritual consciousness with patient, insightful scientific inquiry. I can highly recommend this important book that has the potential to break many. He penned a book, proof of heaven, describing his journey. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife my journey deep into coma, outside this lowly physical realm and into the loftiest dwelling place of the almighty creator, revealed the indescribably immense chasm between our. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife 9781451695199 by eben alexander and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Discussion questions use our litlovers book club resources.
Eben alexander s proof of heaven has now been on the new york times bestseller list for 41 weeks and is estimated to have sold over two million copies. Alexander s story, he found many unexpected discrepancies one such example is that dr. Eben alexander iii is a neurosurgeon who has spent his entire professional life in. With a lot of discussion going on about the book, and after being asked several times what i thought of it, it seemed time to blog about it. How to discuss a book helpful discussion tips generic discussion questionsfiction and nonfiction readthinktalk a guided reading chart also, consider these litlovers talking points to help start a discussion on proof of hea ven. Eben alexanders tells of near death in proof of heaven the. Dr raymond moody, bestselling author of life after life. To ask other readers questions about proof of heaven, please sign up. Eben alexander iii born december 11, 1953 is an american neurosurgeon and author. Eben alexanders tells of near death in proof of heaven the new york times dr.
A new esquire feature pokes large holes in eben alexanders book about a coma that included a trip to heaven, bringing into question the. Eben alexanders neardeath experience is the most astounding i have heard in more than four decades of studying this phenomenon. When proof of hea ven was published, some people contacted dr. The proof of heaven author has now been thoroughly debunked. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife pdf epub book. A highly trained neurosurgeon, alexander knew that ndes feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Eben alexander, a renowned academic neurosurgeon, wrote the bestselling proof of heaven 2012 after a transcendental neardeath experience nde, in. Alexander writes that he uses meditation audio programs to achieve the altered state of mind that enables him to return to the idyllic realm he describes in the book, and suggests that readers and listeners can use similar audio programs to alter their consciousness and achieve comparable results. However, when esquire contributing editor luke dittrich dug a bit deeper into dr. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife, in which he describes his 2008 neardeath experience and asserts that science can and will determine that the brain does not create consciousness and that consciousness survives bodily. Proof of heaven is a compelling story of what may lie ahead for all of us in the life beyond this one. The first edition of the novel was published in 2012, and was written by eben alexander. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife by eben alexander, md online at alibris. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 196 pages and is available in paperback format.
Proof of heaven deluxe edition with dvd book by eben. An overview a friend told me about proof of heaven several weeks ago after hearing about it on a t. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife bound for schools. Alexander looks at the past two and a half years of his life spent in trying. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife paperback 23 october 2012 by eben alexander author 4. Review of proof of heaven eben alexander greg boyd. When alexander speaks with the author 5 weeks later, alexander says that the book title doesnt go far enough, this is so much more than a proof of heaven. Critics take aim at harvardeducated doctors claim he experienced the after life. Published on aug 27, 2014 in this intimate and powerful reexamination of his bestselling book proof of heaven, dr. Dr eben alexanders neardeath experience is the most astounding i have heard in more than four decades of studying this phenomenon. The author of the numberone new york times best seller proof of hea ven teams up with the sages of times past, modern scientists, and with ordinary people who have had profound spiritual experiences to show the reality of heaven and our true identities as spiritual beings. Proof of heaven book by eben alexander official publisher page.
Alexander is a doctor who believes that true health can be achieved only when we realize that god and the soul are real and that death is not the end of personal existence but only a. His unwavering belief in evidencebased medicine fuelled a career in the top medical institutions of the world. Proof of heaven has sold more than 2 million copies, and turned dr. The book documents alexanders experience of a near death experience after suffering from a bacterial meningitis induced coma. As both a stubborn husband and a man with twentyfive years of esteemed medical experience, alexander assured his. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife by eben alexander m. Alexander, 58, was so changed by the experience that he felt compelled to write a book, proof of heaven, that recounts his experience. Eben alexander, harvard neurosurgeon, describes heaven. Internationally acclaimed neurosurgeon dr eben alexander always considered himself a man of science. Eben alexander proof of heaven investigation proof.
Potter then administering him sedatives to calm him down. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife, which was released in october 2012, featured on dr. In proof of heaven, alexander writes that he spent seven days in a coma caused by a rare case of e. Oz, on larry king live, on oprah and on the cover of newsweek. Proof of heaven alexander book club recommendations. A scientists case for the afterlife thousands of people have had neardeath experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Alexander offers a montage of his experiences i might have rated proof of heaven. I found the contents very interesting however for someone like me, who was. It was like being struck by a freight train, said neurosurgeon eben alexander in his book proof of heaven 2012 on the pain he felt at 4.
Eben alexander, a neurosurgeon and former agnostic, suffered a rare and severe case of streptococcal meningitis which caused his brain to flatline in a comma lasting a week. Eben alexander iii born december 11, 1953 is an american neurosurgeon and the author of the book proof of hea ven. Proof of heaven by eben alexander a scientists case for the afterlife thousands of people have had neardeath experiences, but scientists have argued that. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife dr eben alexander iii. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife by eben. A highly trained neurosurgeon, alexander knew that ndes feel real, but.
See all 12 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife 2012 describes his 2008 neardeath experience and asserts that science can and will determine that the brain does not create consciousness and that consciousness survives bodily death. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife by eben alexander, m. In my opinion, dr alexander is living proof of an afterlife. Internationally acclaimed neurosurgeon dr eben alexander always. The book documents alexanders experience of a near death experience. Proof of heaven author has multiple claims from his book. Alexander is very convincing about his entire experience. Eben alexander on the essential message of proof of heaven. There is no indication in the book that it was laura potter, and. A highly trained neurosurgeon, alexander knew that ndes feel real, but are. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife eben alexander, m. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife is a 2012 new york. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife three stars had the author replaced the title with the subtitle.
Alexander found himself in a space beyond all human imagination, where love, light and beauty were the only reality. This book was my gift for his family hoping that they may find the time to read it and. He is the author of proof of heaven and the map of heaven. Read into those endorsements and nearly 15 million copies sold whatever you will, but in a big new esquire feature, luke dittrich pokes large holes in alexander s story, bringing into question the authors. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Thousands of people have had neardeath experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. If youre looking for proof of heaven or just an insightful and critical exploration of ndes, you are better off moving on. So alexander, who props up his claims on the validity of heaven with his credentials as a neurosurgeon is a mediocre at best surgeon, he settles 5 malpractice lawsuits in 10 years, and. The proof of heaven author has now been thoroughly. Eben alexander, author of the bestselling book, proof of heaven. Review of proof of heaven eben alexander proof of heaven is a recently released book by eben alexander that is receiving a lot of acclaim. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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