Inside the Other Side: Soul Contracts, Life Lessons, and How Dead People Help Us, Between Here and Heaven – A Celebrated Medium's Insights on Angels and Comfort

by Concetta Bertoldi

“Concetta Bertoldi is definitely not your run-of-the-mill medium.”
—actor Billy Baldwin “With her fun loving and sparkling personality, it is no wonder the spirit world wants to speak to her.”
—James Van Praagh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Talking to Heaven The New York Times bestselling author of Do Dead People Watch You Shower? , celebrity psychic medium Concetta Bertoldi talks intimately about soul contracts, life lessons, and how dead people help us between here and heaven, as she leads us on an eye-opening tour Inside the Other Side . With the same compassion and wit that inspired Publishers Weekly to praise “the charm of this ‘average Jersey girl who talks to the dead,’” Concetta shares, her own experiences with loss, as well as the fascinating and comforting anecdotes of those she’s read for over the years. Readers of Sylvia Browne and Alison Dubois, and the avid television audience for John Edward and Lisa Williams will be inspired by Concetta’s powerful insights and guidance as she explains how to cope with life’s most difficult issues by getting in touch with angels on the Other Side.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Paranormal, New Age, Ghosts, Self Help

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 17, 2012

About the author

Concetta Bertoldi is a full-time medium with a two-year waiting list who is regularly consulted by members of Britain’s royal family, American celebrities, politicians, and others. She is the author of Do Dead People See You Shower?, Do Dead People Walk Their Dogs? and Inside The Other Side:Soul Contracts, Life Lessons, and How Dead People Help Us, Between Here and Heaven." She lives in New Jersey with her husband.

To learn more, please visit: www.concettabertoldi.com

Reviews

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inside the Other Side: Concetta Bertoldi

Some many think that the world is coming to an end from listening to the news, predictions made by those that think they know and others that just want their voices to be heard. Concetta Bertoldi is a medium and she explains in the beginning of the book that the world is not ending we are now she states, “ in the process of creating a new one.” Imagine the vast and infinite possibilities if we really focus on what she is saying and we open our minds to the many challenges that await us in the future. But, she also explains her connection to the other side; her reasons for helping people come to terms with the loss of loved ones. She also explains that although the person is not physically here does not mean that they are not watching over us and loving us from wherever they are. One statement that says it all before I begin to tell you more about her book and her experiences is as she states on page 4: “ Life goes on and we must go on with it. “ Well said. Seeing Ghosts is where I will begin when spotlighting this chapter as the author states that spirits can appear to you in many different forms.









She continues on chapter one explaining for us exactly how she connects with the other side and the fact that it’s an art not a science. Let me explain. She defines her ability as clairsentient, which means that every one of her senses are psychically involved. Some explains the different between her ability and that of someone who is clairvoyant. Physical sensations play an important role especially if a spirit makes any kind of contact with her body. In this way the spirit can relate to the medium the method of how they crossed over to the other side. An important point made is the connection is between the spirit and the person that she is doing the reading for. The author even explains that there are times she might be wrong and that it is difficult to find a middle ground when doing these readings. It is hard to tell when to say more and when you do not say enough. Explaining situations in her own life will clarify a lot for the reader as you read Chapter One. The most powerful part of this chapter is when she relates how she is home with the Dead explaining that they are always around her and sometimes arrive at any moment. She is always there to hear and listen to them and tells why when she is asleep how she can communicate with them more easily.

Chapter 2 Dead People and You: Opening the Connection to the Other Side: The author states that spirits appear in different forms. She relates some personal stories that others have had and we learn about what happened to her friend Madeline. Physical apparitions are explained and how she sees a full body and how she sometimes goes and finds out no one was there and sometimes in her subconscious state she sees them clearly. The one point she does make is that if you are going to connect with a spirit from the other world you need to let that spirit know that you are not afraid to hear or even see them. She continues in this chapter by explaining spiritual power tools, what you wear and Getting through to us or how the soul sends us the message or how we get that message plus visits and warnings. At the end of each chapter the author presents reminders and practices.

There is so much to learn from reading this book that I will only highlight some of the chapters in order for the reader to learn more but still have to read the book to fully understand the messages being related. Chapter 3 is titled Big God and Chapter Four Energy and Body. Chapter 5 Soul Contracts and Life Lessons is where I continue to spotlight her thoughts. The author relates an incident where a woman’s seven-year-old daughter picked out a picture of her grandfather whom she never met. She stated that she met him before she knew her mother. The author elaborated by stating that the young child obviously knew him when she was on The Other Side and that she was here before. The soul she states on page 63 goes on in returns to earth in another physical body. She also states that most people do not remember being on the Other Side in between lives, and we hardly or rarely remember, “On this side of the veil the agreements we made for our lives here.” She explains in details Why We Return, The Soul Contract and Karma as well as man life lessons. The Soul Contract is almost you might say like an evaluation of our job performance. Every time we complete a life believe it or not you get a review when we return to the Other Side. You go over what you did well and what you need to do better you might even consider what you want to improve in if and when you return. Imagine deciding with God the family you will be born into, your physical condition and everything is for a reason. Think of it as she states as a Soul Contract. Believe it or not you do not have a predetermined or ordained fate and along the way you can change the course, change the way things go and renegotiate your contract. Finding your Path, Karma, Karma and Kids plus Assistance from our Guardian Angels rounds out this chapter. Reminders and Practices will help you on page 77.

Chapter 7 is titled Mission Entities and Mystical Travelers followed by Chapter 8 People Who Need People. We all have many challenges in life and we all have to deal with the loss of family members, friends and the sense of loneliness. Everyone has a guardian angel who has gone to the other side or as she states “the dead guys.” Like the assistant is helps behind the scenes that is the job of these guardian angels. The most difficult time of the year for me are the holidays without my sister and parents. Just like the author I love shopping for other people and during the holidays my sister and I would shop for all of her children and our nieces and nephews together. It was a special time that we had just the two of us together. I really miss that. As the author elaborates about how she tried for ten years to fit into her husband’s family but had difficulty for many reasons it is interesting to note that she was receiving help from her deceased father-in-law. With the help of her father-in-law and some of her guardian angels she realized that she had to make changes and that holidays were up to her to create the joy on her own. The section in this chapter that really impacted me the most was Wall of Grief which reminded me that my mom might not be here in body but she is definitely looking out for me along with my sister and my dad from the Other Side and that they are home safe. Mistakes I’ve Made A Few is the title of Chapter 9 followed by Negativity Chapter 10. Finally Chapter 11 Enough focuses on Looking for Peace and exactly how: Rule One: Begin with a positive mind set, next Rule Two: Don’t Give the universe mixed signals, Rule 3: Reinforce your intention, Rule 4: Put into action, Rule 5: Give it a Boost. Respect and Appreciation and Gratitude for what is Ours rounds out this chapter.

In conclusion the author shares her final thoughts we the reader and reminds us how spirits are in all places. Souls send messages to many people at once and what I love is when she says it’s like having a contact list on your computer. I put a message everyday on my sister’s facebook wall telling her about my day, my events and what I need her to help me figure out. I know she hears me because when I am stumped and feel like I just cannot get the answers for some reason she comes through in some way with the solution. As she states in the final pages “ The Other Side works with all the time, putting something we need in our hands, sometimes even before we know that we need it. You have the free will to choose- do I want to talk with this person? Do I want to do this thing? Read this book and learn more about Inside the Other Side. I did and you will love the real life stories the author shares, the humor and her honesty.
Fran Lewis: reviewer

[Charmin · Rating 4 out of 5]

HIGHLIGHTS:
1. GOD’s GIFT:
- The more you exercise your prayer muscle the stronger it gets.
- The body is God’s gift to us and our best teacher here on earth.
- Relief from grief is believing. Believing is seeing.
- Fear is temporary; regret can last forever.
- Bring ourselves more into alignment with peace, with God.
- When we hug someone we give them our energy, we are also getting energy back. Human beings need hugs.
- There is a plan for each of us, one that we devised with God before being born into another life.
- God’s gift to us is unlimited abundance. We all want peace.

2. STAY IN THE MOMENT:
- To get anything that is good we must be willing to work for it. In the physical form, we have limited time and limited energy and we need to learn to work within that reality.
- Energy: we get energy from giving our energy. It contributes to our soul’s advancement and puts a deposit in our karmic bank.
- Compassion: The importance of compassion, being able to feel another’s pain and help to see that, and simply being kind is one of the biggest lessons of the other side.
- Healing: We cannot be healed by God until we realize that we need to be healed. Once we are healed we become a witness to his truth.

3. SYNCHRONICITY:
- Be alert for synchronicities in recognizing these happenings are not coincidental. Be delighted when you see these things, embrace them, believe them.
- Little signs, the tiny little things are always happening, around us all the time. You just need to notice.

4. PAST LIVES:
- The soul carries past life wins and lessons and these will be deposited accordingly throughout the body we are in today.
- The overall lesson we learn through multiple lives in different physical forms is compassion.
- We as human beings have layers of all sorts of things in our soul. At the very bottom our blessings, always there and always available to us. At the very bottom is God. It’s a process of refinement.

5. TRUE PATH:
- Our clues about our true path are simply to look at the natural abilities and talents we have. These are all gifts from God, but they are not handed out equally or indiscriminately.
- Each person gets what they uniquely are intended to get, tools that God knows that person will need in this lifetime as well as certain gifts that may simply enhance our enjoyment here.
- Success heaven-style only requires a willing heart that says I want to serve God.

6. MAKING CORRECTIONS:
- We are here to learn.
- To have an understanding of this plane we have to want it. We have to desire it, and we have to set that desire in motion as an intention with energy behind it. The best way I know to do this is by dialing the 800 number to the Holy Spirit: prayer.
- Many times simply handing over our lack of understanding can alleviate the pain and frustration of not understanding.
- The things that bother us should challenge us to improve ourselves, our behavior, and our understanding. Peace and harmony are things we’re looking for all the time, to become one with God in a perfect state of harmony.
- To correct or find solutions we need to focus on the solution, not on evading blame by creating explanations of the circumstances that created the problem.
- We need the physical reality of separateness to have something to rub up against, something external to ourselves that does not permit us simply to exist as we are.
- We can learn from our misadventures as well as our good deeds. When we learn in negative endeavors it is intended to result in our correcting.

7. GPS with GOD:
- Being a spiritual person means choosing to align yourself with God, to the source of everything.
- Aligning yourself with God means turning on your spiritual GPS and using it.
- Our intuition is our connection with the other side, our innate knowing of what is real and true.
- Paying attention to our feelings, our emotions, and our intuition gives us access to the answers within ourselves.
- We all have this GPS with God, our intuition and emotions that tell us even as an event is in motion if we are not doing what is right. It’s where the spiritual meets the physical, and we feel it in our gut or our heart.

8. NEGATIVITY:
- We need to learn to pay attention, not only to the energy we’re putting out, but also the energy we’re being exposed to.
- We can change the circumstances, the energy around us if we choose.

9. JOY:
- one of our lessons here is learning to choose joy.
- The other side wants us to be happy, but it’s always a choice we have to make.
- Choosing joy is choosing to believe.

10. TEACH:
- Modeling good behavior, teaching someone at school, or passing along knowledge is such a gift. You give that person the ability to do something better or to do something they never knew how to do.
- Knowledge is power. Having the power to change your life in some way, to take the next step or take care of yourself or your family.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this author. I wish she would come over for dinner so I could pick her brain.
Even though a lot of what she says seem unreal, I still want to believe. Everything is so spiritual and positive.She makes me want to believe. What she talks about is very interesting,
Overall I find Concetta's books really helped me with my husband's sudden death. A must read those facing a tragedy.

[Michele Harrod · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the first half to 3/4 of this book, but I was getting really frustrated near the end. I just wanted to 'cross over' myself, to my next book!! So I started speed reading as a lot of it started to get very repetitive. Lovely message though, reaffirming lots that I already have a deep understanding of, about our soul families, our contracts with each other, and our life lessons. A good reminder to meditate, and slow down, and most importantly, to remember that everyone here is on the same learning path, and that angels reside all around and within us. And while the most important thing we do here, is share our love - its a nice reminder that we don't lose that love when others depart this particular landscape ahead of us. Nice read.

[Bianca · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't enjoy this book as much as Concetta's previous two books. I think that the author's writing style is more engaging when she sticks to a question and answer format. This also verged a little too much into self-help territory for my liking.

[Jenn Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it... Very uplifting, challenged what I thought I knew about past lives and guardian angels. I highly recommend this book!

[Jeff O'Connor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Marianne Caputo's fascinating book, Inside the Other Side: Soul Contracts, Life Lessons, and How Dead People Help Us, Between Here and Heaven, delves into the idea of the afterlife and the spiritual world. Popular psychic medium Caputo shares a plethora of personal tales and client experiences with readers to highlight her experiences communicating with the afterlife. Her writing style is conversational and emotional, making difficult spiritual ideas like soul contracts and life lessons approachable and relatable. The book's power resides in its capacity to uplift and console individuals who are grieving or inquiring about what occurs after death, giving them hope and insight into the soul's continuance.

Nevertheless, there are several areas that may leave some readers wanting something a little different. The author's extensive emphasis on anecdotal evidence and personal anecdotes may not convince skeptics because Caputo offers little actual proof to back up her views. Furthermore, the book occasionally veers into a sentimental area, which some readers may find distracting from the general theme. Despite these objections, Inside the Other Side manages to provide a sympathetic and upbeat viewpoint on dying and the afterlife. Caputo's book is a poignant and captivating read for those who are willing to delve into spiritual ideas and find solace in the notion of a life beyond death.

[Maureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read. Not as riveting as her other books, but still a good read if you have an interest in this genre.

[Gregg · Rating 3 out of 5]

:) Good for the Novice!

[Sheri Radford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting stuff in here about the afterlife.

[Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was easy and fun to read. If you are looking for comfort after losing a loved one or know you are about to lose someone close to you, this book will give you insight into what possibly happens after we die. Written by a medium, Concetta Bertoldi writes about what it’s like to be able to connect with the “other side” and how our deceased loved ones are all around us all the time. I don’t want to give away too much about the book, but if you are struggling with the loss or soon to be loss of a loved one, this book is highly recommended. For me, I like to believe there is an after life. I cannot imagine nothingness or not being connected to my loved ones after they pass.

Quote from book:
“What I feel is more important to convey is that their loved one who has crossed is still very much with them and will always be—watching over them, loving them, assisting them in any way possible on this very difficult journey we each are making on this side of the veil.”

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Concetta and have attended her group readings here in Jersey--and have had amazing readings!

You go, Concetta! All the best with your latest book! My sister has them all, and you kindly read her as well, and signed her book!

Book completed! Wooohoooo!! What a read!!!

Concetta, a clairsentient medium, spins the old adage “seeing is believing” and reminds readers, “believing is seeing,” and I cannot agree more (page 4)! Reading this book encouraged me to truly use all my senses when enjoying a moment—feeling not just the joy, but seeing it, smelling it, tasting it, hearing it, and taking in all the senses of my experience.

Writing about topics that always seem to come up in conversations I have with people who choose not to believe in the “Other Side,” Concetta shares her thoughts and gives examples of experiences that she has had, along with those shared by her friends, family and clients through the years. At the end of each chapter, she has some “Reminders and Practices” she leaves readers with. Big areas for me are on separating God from religion—God is not religion (page 34); People asking questions about those who suffer with developmental disabilities, and why—the examples they set for us, and the lessons they teach us about gratitude, patience, and perspective on life (Chapter 3). Why are there personal conflicts for those who try to live “good lives?”—“without the grain of sand irritating it, the oyster would produce no pearl” (page 47).

Concetta also speaks about focus. It is not enough to “intend” to do or have something, be it a tangible item, or a relationship. We need to put focus on our intensions, praying and asking for assistance from our loved ones passed. They truly want to help us find our highest good (Chapter 4).

There is great attention given to Karma in this book, and the fact that we have opportunity to “come back” lifetime after lifetime to get/set things right. Chapter 5 shares about soul contracts and life paths and simple truth that until we “leave home” our perspective is very limited. Each time we leave and come back we see things anew (page 76).

We have “soul link groups’ and travel with the same souls over lifetimes, teaching us “to learn the joys and sorrows of our fellow beings, to gain compassion, to spiritually evolve through different perspectives, different experiences” (page 97).

Concetta reminds us that the reality of this “21st Century” world has multitasked us into craziness (page 132). And, like the great Ram Das and Krishnamurti, teach by example, we need to “be present” and “stay in the moment,” focused on the task at hand. This results in fewer mistakes and moving the to-do pile, to “done” (Chapter 9).

An entire chapter in this book is devoted to the topic of “Negativity.” Just as one learns growing up, “the negative person hurts themselves far more than they hurt anyone else” (page 149). And, beyond negative people and the energy they emit, those of us around them need to be protective of our space, not contributing to, or getting caught up in others “stuff.” Concetta says, “we need to be aware of how we’re using (energy), and not waste it on things that are negative…” (page 153). Don’t get caught up in negativity. Period. Let go a little things that mean nothing in the long run. There are meditations in this book that can assist you! Call on your “angels” to help! “As we develop spiritually, we need to come to an understanding of what is really important, what is really enough […] peace is the end goal” (pages 170-171).

Concetta reminds us that the thought is the thing, and that “your very thoughts will prevent the positive outcome,” and I believe and know this to be true (page 172)!

After reading this wonderful book, I feel as though I have shared in some truly inspiring spiritual therapy, which is how I see visiting psychic mediums. I have been gently reminded to focus, protect myself from the negativity that surrounds me, and to get back to meditating.

There is sooooo much more to be found in this great read, and I encourage all to pick up a copy. In the final pages of this book, readers are reminded that “abundant living is not about getting more, but giving more,” and Concetta has given oh so much, once again, serving God as she shares her talents and experience, bringing comfort to the public! Bravo, and thank you.

[Evan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the author's conversational style and anecdotes. This book helped me to understand times when I felt that loved ones on the other side where reaching out to me such as when I suddenly found my great aunt's gold cross pendant on my kitchen floor during a dark and turbulent time in my life. I had not seen that cross in 15 years and certainly not in that particular house, but it was an item I could immediately recognize and I now believe it was my dear deceased great aunt reaching out to let me know that she was there to watch over me. I have experienced comfort as a result of reading this book and I have a better understanding of the purpose of our time here on earth.

[Stephen Challis · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of those books that defines a controversial subject. If you are a beliver,then its great ,if you are not its bunkam. I tried to approach this book with an open mind. As a police Officer i was trained to evaluate evidence ,and use that evaluation to prove a case or not.
In Criminal law we have to prove beyond all reasonable doubt, in civil law. Prove on the balance of probabilities.
Life after death falls into neither catagory. There is no doubt that The author has researched her subject well. Did she convince me ,No did she raise questions ,Yes. Certainly worth the read,and for that i give it 4 stars.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book, all about souls, dead people, the afterlife and how it pertains to us earth-bound souls. I liked how she explained the things spirits do to get our attention - like arranging a certain song to come on the radio at the right time. I'll never look at coincidences the same again!

[Alyson Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

Big fan of Concetta, have been twice to group readings and have read all her books. Concetta is a kind soul with an amazing gift and she is using it to really help others. This book serves that purpose as well. A good and interesting read.

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've loved all 3 of Concetta Bertoldi's books. Her insight and information is very interesting, and comforting.

[Tammy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked it

[Carla Brookshire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It helped me so much with the death of my grandmother. There is so much in the world that we cannot even begin to understand.

[Chrissy DeVore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Comforting and hopeful. . . I hope everything is just as she describes.