Amazon.com Review Crossing Over reads like a casual conversation with an old childhood pal instead of like a memoir of a world-renowned psychic who has his own talk show on the Sci Fi channel. John Edward's narrative is down-to-earth and filled with vernacular expressions (including plenty of instances of "holy shit!"). There's the story of how his deceased mother finally gave him the three signs he hoped for after she died, and how he once contacted the recently departed songwriter Carl Perkins. Most of the time, Edward speaks about how the process of consulting with a psychic brings peace and reconciliation to those left behind--standard fare for medium memoirs. As compelling as Edward's stories are, what makes this memoir unique is how readily Edward exposes his own vanities and ego bruisings. He also delves into the behind-the-scenes reality of being a television medium. For instance, he reveals how his producers wanted to have dead-people "theme shows"--for instance inviting grieving members of Mother Against Drunk Driving to be the audience. This kind of "gallery rigging" goes against Edward's desire to enter readings without any prior knowledge of the person seated before him. Edward offers an amusing, and at times disturbing, look at how the ethereal world clashes with the celebrity world. --Gail Hudson
Product Description In Crossing Overthe bookJohn brings his readers with him on the extraordinary journey that has been his life since his New York Times bestseller One Last Time was published in 1998. In the style of his TV show and personal appearancespoignant, funny, and remarkably candidJohn deals head-on with the controversial issues he has confronted on his voyage as a psychic medium. Readers might be surprised to learn that it hasnt always been smooth sailing. On the way to becoming an internationally celebrated medium, John has had to learn his own lessons about the meaning of his work and about the motivations of some of the people he has met on his path.
Spiritually EnlighteningJuly 13, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a medium and author of The Spoken Words of Spirit: Lessons From The Other Side, perusing through John's book was a good experience. Many of the words in his work are very validating for those who may be skeptical of life on the other side. This book makes communication seem real and easy for those who understand it. I hope John continues his great work and shares more of his insights again.
Fasinating reading.April 6, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read John's first book, One Last Time and loved it. I really enjoyed this book too. Easy reading and very interesting.
Very good bookFebruary 27, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is a very interesting read for anyone who has recently lost a loved one. I have enjoyed it myself, and given it as a gift to friends.
Crossing OverFebruary 18, 2008 3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have found this book to be very good. I lost my son suddenly a year ago, and I am desperate to reconnect to him. My only wish now is to have a reading by Mr. Edwards to hopefully be able to deal with this awful nightmare.
I also see a man that, unlike Sylvia Browne, does not have a heart of stone and deep down has some shameNovember 1, 2007 5 out of 12 found this review helpful
I see a middle-aged, bitter misogynist who doesn't know who he is anymore. I see someone that doesn't even have a college education and can hardly string two cohesive sentences together, let alone write an entire book. I see a person who is terribly insecure that tries to hide behind a facade of extreme arrogance. I see someone that has made a career out of perfecting cold reading to an art-form. I see someone who is so full of himself that there are times when he actually believes his very own lies. I see someone who wants desperately to be popular and is so hungry for fame and attention and the all-mighty dollar. I see someone who is in total denial of everything that defines him. I see a man that is incapable of loving anyone because he doesn't have any love for himself. I see someone that is incredibly envious of Sylvia Browne because she has an even bigger racket than him. I also see a man that, unlike Sylvia Browne, does not have a heart of stone and deep down has some shame for what he has done...
