Product Description Despite our advancements in science and medicine, death remains one of human civilization's most glorious mysteries. A handful of doctors have written books on phenomena such as near-death experiences, but research and data is scarce on pre-death experiences. Because of this lack of information, Dr. John Lerma has devoted his career to compiling anecdotal and scientific research on pre-death hallucinations from the countless terminally-ill patients he lovingly cares for as a doctor and director at The Medical Center of Houston, Texas.
Now, in the groundbreaking book, Into The Light, Dr. Lerma shares his valuable research and guidance in 16 inspirational stories of children and adults confronting their deaths through the comforting visions of divine beings. By presenting these mysterious visions, synchronicities, and angelic conversations terminally ill patients encounter, Dr. Lerma shows how knowledge of death can ease the pain and fear as we prepare to enter into the light.
In this book you will learn:
*The exhilarating and calming elements of pre-death experiences.
*Healing during the dying process.
*The difference between hallucinations and visions.
*Self-forgiveness and self-love as the key to a joyous life and a peaceful transition.
The mystical experiences described here delve into: the creation of the universe, past and future extinctions, dark angels and white angels, selfless suffering and its effect on humanity, free will as the vital ingredient to create on earth and in heaven, and many more incredible revelations. The poignant stories in Into the Light will leave you feeling uplifted in faith, hope, and love.
Into the LightOctober 30, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
When you start this book you cannot help but to be overwhelmed by the insight of all the patients that are in the stories of Dr. Lerma. What happens after reading chapter after chapter is the similarities of what each patient relates in their near death experiences. I am a believer in a Divine Source but Dr. Lerma sounds like an evangelical that has handpicked his subjects and needs a broader view of near death experiences. I think he can not see past the Bible. It would have been more believable if he had just one scenario of perhaps a NDE that included another view. There are many out there but he failed to include any. I think he is advocating Evangelicism or Christianity.
A Must ReadOctober 21, 2008 What a wonderful book - makes you feel happy and not so nervous about dying. Gives you comfort about the ones you lost. A must read. I think I'm going to give these books out for Christmas gifts this year. Enjoy and God Bless You. Elizabeth
Into The LightOctober 20, 2008 An uplifting book, well written by a renoun compassionate doctor. I cried through most of the book, it was so touching. Well worth the read.
A totally engaging book!October 18, 2008 As an author and physician, I found Dr. Lerma's book "Into the Light" to be a delightful series of those who pass beyond the veil. He was in an excellent position to become involved with those in their passing moments. As the caregiver for my aged mother who passed recently at age 99, the experience of being with her during the last five years of her life and most importantly, her transition, chapters in Dr. Lerma's book had a very special meaning for me. I congratulate him on a job very well done!
Dr. John L. Turner Author of "Medicine, Miracles and Manifestations"
Into the LightOctober 11, 2008 For those who are already experienced with the near death and dying literature, this is a great addition. For those of you just learning in this field, this book would even be more helpful. Written by a hospice doctor and very well documented by many directly in his presence, the occurances are undeniable. The author also adds extremely insightful pieces to accompany each personal story. Well written and with an eye toward documentation and some basic (not far out) spiritual insight, I found this book exceptional.
