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The Real Book of the Dead
WHAT REALLY HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE?
Acclaimed Psychic Medium Collette Sinclaire spent 5 years interviewing spirits who have crossed over.
The Real Book of the Dead allows you to be with the dead as they relive their final moments of life through Murder, Suicide, Drug Overdoses, Auto Accidents and more. Their riveting accounts brings comfort even in the darkest hours that life does indeed go on after death.
Meet Joe’s Wife, a widower visited by her spirit guide who gives her the strength and comfort to fight Breast Cancer and begin a new life.
Meet Florence, caught in bed with another man, who was brutally raped and savagely beaten to death by her lover
After reading their life and death stories, you may never be the same. The comfort, wisdom and the eternal answers to questions which we all seek are finally, stunningly revealed.
These are genuine life and death stories of real people. As a medium and channel, Collette Sinclaire has brought their life stories and information forward for you. These are the honest and heartfelt narratives of lives lost, loves lost, opportunities taken and opportunities missed. You will read about great achievement and great heartbreak. You will learn some of the reasons why we are here, what it feels like to die and what awaits us on the other side.
Collette has endured the difficult process of being the conduit for these souls to be able to tell their personal and often difficult tales of life and death, to be presented here. They have been related through her for all of us to better understand why we are here and that we are all the same underneath. That what we are all looking for is basically the same, but rarely do we recognize our deep inner need for happiness through fulfillment of our soul's true calling; that is, those things which we seem to hear from our conscience, or that "inner voice" that spurs you to follow your dreams and your heart.
This book is the culmination of many years of interviews with the dead. These chronicles of lives lived, though sometimes sorrowful, are not meant to sadden you, but to light the way to understanding. It is each soul's hope that by learning from their own life lessons - both from lessons they had successfully completed as well as those that they had failed - that you will find the way to a more contented life as well as a more powerful and happier self.
These are not words to entertain or sway you. They are simply the words of lives once lived and what happened to these souls and what they experienced when they died. Some may strike a chord with you. Some may make your heart soar and others may make your heart sink, but they are all important in their own way. You may even recognize the voice of a departed soul as being similar to your own and in the process, find out why you are here yourself.
If you have lost someone or are going through difficult times yourself, perhaps the information in these interviews can bring you understanding and comfort into your own life when you need it most.
Acclaimed Psychic Medium Collette Sinclaire spent 5 years interviewing spirits who have crossed over.
The Real Book of the Dead allows you to be with the dead as they relive their final moments of life through Murder, Suicide, Drug Overdoses, Auto Accidents and more. Their riveting accounts brings comfort even in the darkest hours that life does indeed go on after death.
Meet Joe’s Wife, a widower visited by her spirit guide who gives her the strength and comfort to fight Breast Cancer and begin a new life.
Meet Florence, caught in bed with another man, who was brutally raped and savagely beaten to death by her lover
After reading their life and death stories, you may never be the same. The comfort, wisdom and the eternal answers to questions which we all seek are finally, stunningly revealed.
These are genuine life and death stories of real people. As a medium and channel, Collette Sinclaire has brought their life stories and information forward for you. These are the honest and heartfelt narratives of lives lost, loves lost, opportunities taken and opportunities missed. You will read about great achievement and great heartbreak. You will learn some of the reasons why we are here, what it feels like to die and what awaits us on the other side.
Collette has endured the difficult process of being the conduit for these souls to be able to tell their personal and often difficult tales of life and death, to be presented here. They have been related through her for all of us to better understand why we are here and that we are all the same underneath. That what we are all looking for is basically the same, but rarely do we recognize our deep inner need for happiness through fulfillment of our soul's true calling; that is, those things which we seem to hear from our conscience, or that "inner voice" that spurs you to follow your dreams and your heart.
This book is the culmination of many years of interviews with the dead. These chronicles of lives lived, though sometimes sorrowful, are not meant to sadden you, but to light the way to understanding. It is each soul's hope that by learning from their own life lessons - both from lessons they had successfully completed as well as those that they had failed - that you will find the way to a more contented life as well as a more powerful and happier self.
These are not words to entertain or sway you. They are simply the words of lives once lived and what happened to these souls and what they experienced when they died. Some may strike a chord with you. Some may make your heart soar and others may make your heart sink, but they are all important in their own way. You may even recognize the voice of a departed soul as being similar to your own and in the process, find out why you are here yourself.
If you have lost someone or are going through difficult times yourself, perhaps the information in these interviews can bring you understanding and comfort into your own life when you need it most.
182 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 29, 2013
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About the author
Collette Sinclaire
4 books23 followersPsychic Medium, Collette Sinclaire lives with her husband, seven children and two Golden Retrievers in a home filled with love. She believes strongly in international adoption and has three children - so far - that have been adopted from Ethiopia and Guatemala. She has a special affinity for diet cola, pajamas and cupcakes.
As a Psychic Medium, Collette has spoken with hundreds of souls who have crossed over to the other side. Her goal is to bring understanding to what really happens when we die, and to promote peace, happiness and joy in our current lives.
Collette is living proof that dead doesn't have to mean boring.
As a Psychic Medium, Collette has spoken with hundreds of souls who have crossed over to the other side. Her goal is to bring understanding to what really happens when we die, and to promote peace, happiness and joy in our current lives.
Collette is living proof that dead doesn't have to mean boring.
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October 9, 2013
This book is a real eye opener and the author did an incredible work here, revealing the little known miseries surrounding death and the afterlife.
While reading this book, I felt an emotional attachment to the story as it was both heartbreaking and mind uplifting.
Each chapter tells genuine stories of life and death which will spark many thoughts buried within your mind. Honestly speaking, it got me hooked from the beginning to the end as the story still lingers on my mind; and this book will help you understand what will happen when you die.
The book clearly focused on the themes of love, hope, and trust which went a long way to drive home the point that life continues after death.
Talking about the author, I feel she is a very talented writer and this story will definitely bring peace of mind to many people who have UN-answered puzzles concerning life after death and other related issues.
N.B: the book might be disturbing to some because of the graphic contents like murder and suicide.
While reading this book, I felt an emotional attachment to the story as it was both heartbreaking and mind uplifting.
Each chapter tells genuine stories of life and death which will spark many thoughts buried within your mind. Honestly speaking, it got me hooked from the beginning to the end as the story still lingers on my mind; and this book will help you understand what will happen when you die.
The book clearly focused on the themes of love, hope, and trust which went a long way to drive home the point that life continues after death.
Talking about the author, I feel she is a very talented writer and this story will definitely bring peace of mind to many people who have UN-answered puzzles concerning life after death and other related issues.
N.B: the book might be disturbing to some because of the graphic contents like murder and suicide.
January 2, 2015
I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
As different as it sounds, I never thought I would ever read something like this. But experimentation is the name of the game and read this book I did.
This book is Collette's collection of stories with people who have crossed over and moved on, away from their physical bodies.
There is this one quote which endeared me to the book, which I even quoted on facebook,
"There is darkness that dwells inside each of us. There is light, but there is also the dark. Man, woman or child, we each have our own darkness and our own demons. They are all of our own making. Our demons can be within us and they can also come from outside of us. These demons challenge us. It's as though they exist to ask us to make the wrong choices. Most often we have a sense of exactly what's right or wrong for us, but these demons can somehow make the wrong choices seem right because they're so good at rationalizing the poor choices. Even though the wrong choice can sometimes seem like the right thing to do, but you'll know deep down inside when it's a wrong choice anyway"
Reading through this book, even whether I did believe in pyschics or mediums or clairvoyant people, it did not matter. The Book can stand alone on it's own feet. There were stories of people who died after long bouts of illness and came back to check on their loved ones. Some stories were about people who saw their life plan after they died and realised that fear had made them live a shriveled life. Some stories were about people who had a troubled life and found peace in the Afterlife.
The essence of all the stories was that regardless of what we did in our lifetime, our soul was everlasting. It learned lessons from our failures on earth and chose to return. Our soul also grew and matured after learning the mistakes we committed during our lifetime as against what we planned when we were going to come back to the earth.
Each story was a small reminder that our time here is limited. There was one story which was particularly impactful.
Bob, an Accountant, was so scared of death that he never did anything, or ventured out, or even spoke to people. After a while he became so paranoid that he feared hospitals for germs and didn't go there when he needed to get an ulcer removed. When he died, he realised that because of his debilitating fear of everything going wrong and death, he had crippled his life. He had forgotten how to live. His thinking had turned his body against itself and ultimately caused his death.
Each story ended with the soul being forgiven for the mistakes and an overwhelming feeling of love which gave deep rest to the person who just died.
This isn't one of the usual books which you would pick up and read. But it made me think about the finality of life itself and made me wonder of the happiness we kept postponing just because we thought we had "more time". For this message, even if it is from people who have passed away, I am grateful.
The 25 stories here will leave you contemplating and will make you think. IT IS A GOOD READ FOR SURE!!
As different as it sounds, I never thought I would ever read something like this. But experimentation is the name of the game and read this book I did.
This book is Collette's collection of stories with people who have crossed over and moved on, away from their physical bodies.
There is this one quote which endeared me to the book, which I even quoted on facebook,
"There is darkness that dwells inside each of us. There is light, but there is also the dark. Man, woman or child, we each have our own darkness and our own demons. They are all of our own making. Our demons can be within us and they can also come from outside of us. These demons challenge us. It's as though they exist to ask us to make the wrong choices. Most often we have a sense of exactly what's right or wrong for us, but these demons can somehow make the wrong choices seem right because they're so good at rationalizing the poor choices. Even though the wrong choice can sometimes seem like the right thing to do, but you'll know deep down inside when it's a wrong choice anyway"
Reading through this book, even whether I did believe in pyschics or mediums or clairvoyant people, it did not matter. The Book can stand alone on it's own feet. There were stories of people who died after long bouts of illness and came back to check on their loved ones. Some stories were about people who saw their life plan after they died and realised that fear had made them live a shriveled life. Some stories were about people who had a troubled life and found peace in the Afterlife.
The essence of all the stories was that regardless of what we did in our lifetime, our soul was everlasting. It learned lessons from our failures on earth and chose to return. Our soul also grew and matured after learning the mistakes we committed during our lifetime as against what we planned when we were going to come back to the earth.
Each story was a small reminder that our time here is limited. There was one story which was particularly impactful.
Bob, an Accountant, was so scared of death that he never did anything, or ventured out, or even spoke to people. After a while he became so paranoid that he feared hospitals for germs and didn't go there when he needed to get an ulcer removed. When he died, he realised that because of his debilitating fear of everything going wrong and death, he had crippled his life. He had forgotten how to live. His thinking had turned his body against itself and ultimately caused his death.
Each story ended with the soul being forgiven for the mistakes and an overwhelming feeling of love which gave deep rest to the person who just died.
This isn't one of the usual books which you would pick up and read. But it made me think about the finality of life itself and made me wonder of the happiness we kept postponing just because we thought we had "more time". For this message, even if it is from people who have passed away, I am grateful.
The 25 stories here will leave you contemplating and will make you think. IT IS A GOOD READ FOR SURE!!
January 9, 2014
That's was really a good experience ,reading this kind of books ,but I like reading a new theory about those things
And this theory was interesting
I enjoy it
And this theory was interesting
I enjoy it
September 6, 2013
Collette Sinclaire has been just like everyone else… Almost! Having spent 5 years interviewing those who have died and crossed over, she has managed to write a profound book on life-after-death and what awaits everyone. Starting with the book, I dint have much expectations, thinking of it as ‘an ordinary book with a fancy cover’. But within the first few pages I was engrossed with the content and the rich detailed description of each incident.
The ‘afterlife’ has always has always been a mystery, but with the help of this book, one can get an inside peek at what comes next. The excitement that stirs you in the beginning, grips you till the very last page of it.
The author undergoes quite a tedious and difficult process to obtain this knowledge. One must applaud the way every chapter makes you feel like a part of the book, proving commitment to deliver the facts as-they-are to the readers.
The words portrayed are meant to make you understand rather than amuse you. You may find yourself relating to some of the incidents! If you are going through some trying times or have lost someone dear, this book might be your comfort.
The ‘afterlife’ has always has always been a mystery, but with the help of this book, one can get an inside peek at what comes next. The excitement that stirs you in the beginning, grips you till the very last page of it.
The author undergoes quite a tedious and difficult process to obtain this knowledge. One must applaud the way every chapter makes you feel like a part of the book, proving commitment to deliver the facts as-they-are to the readers.
The words portrayed are meant to make you understand rather than amuse you. You may find yourself relating to some of the incidents! If you are going through some trying times or have lost someone dear, this book might be your comfort.
September 6, 2013
Humans beings are curious by nature. And, there had to be at least a few times one has wondered what really happens after we take our last breath here on Earth. Well, thankfully, acclaimed psychic medium, Collette Sinclaire has penned this book in hopes of helping to answer our question. She has spent five years "interviewing" spirits who have crossed over. Readers are granted permission to listen in, and witness Sinclaire's discussions with the deceased. Each chapter withholds genuine stories of real people who have shared their life and death stories with Sinclaire. A few are quite disturbing, but others are comforting, and inspiring. Please be forewarned, that this book may be unsettling for some. But, for the rest of us who dare to read The Real Book of the Dead, it will portray Sinclaire's wonderful gift and will spark many thoughts that may have been buried deep within your mind. The author is a talented writer, and these stories she have shared with us is bound to bring peace of mind to many people.
September 7, 2013
This is an incredibly profound book that really makes you think about the wonders of life and death. The situations described are riveting, and Collette Sinclaire did a wonderful job putting them into words. There is no denying that we often wonder what life after death is like, or if there is any. This book provides the answer, in such a way that truly engages the reader. You feel close and connected to the spirits that Sinclaire herself painstakingly communicated with.
The emotions this book will bring out in you may be intense. I found it to both be heartbreaking and incredibly uplifting. The stories you encounter will teach you invaluable lessons about loving and letting go.
It is fascinating to know that psychic mediums like Collette Sinclaire are out there, communicating with the spirits. This book gives you special insight into this experience as Sinclaire shares her most captivating discoveries.
A must read!
The emotions this book will bring out in you may be intense. I found it to both be heartbreaking and incredibly uplifting. The stories you encounter will teach you invaluable lessons about loving and letting go.
It is fascinating to know that psychic mediums like Collette Sinclaire are out there, communicating with the spirits. This book gives you special insight into this experience as Sinclaire shares her most captivating discoveries.
A must read!
September 3, 2016
Humans have a natural curiosity when it comes to the afterlife and what happens when our time here on Earth ends. Regardless of personal belief, there are questions to be answered and thoughts to be entertained. Author Collette Sinclaire's “The Real Book of the Dead” approaches this topic from her stance as a medium who has the gift of being able to connect to those who have passed on.
Whether you believe in psychics or not, this one is an interesting read. I have genuinely enjoyed books that approach a view of life that is composed of many stories. Each person's story varies, and this book allows the reader to experience nearly every kind of life experience. War, love, tragedy, youth, success....all are covered within the words of Collette's conversational partners who are supposedly on the 'other side'.
The stories are truly captivating, but be advised- the book discusses violence, sex, and other graphic issues. It also needs to be approached with an open mind. If you pick up this book and have already discredited everything it has to say, you will likely gain nothing. This is true of most literature. Even if you take out the psychic element, the story reads well and is entertaining.
Many of the words from those who have crossed over involve telling the living to embrace each moment and live their lives to the fullest. This is often a feeling we experience when the death of a loved one hits us. It is too easy to forget in our busy lives. We must embrace today, for we are mortal and tomorrow may never come. These words are echoed through many individuals in the book, and cannot be repeated too many times. There is much to be learned from reading about these experiences.
The speakers also discuss what death is like and their arrival in the afterlife. Many express relief from the many troubles of mortal life, as well as the sadness from leaving the world behind. Some of these individuals struggled with drug abuse, abusive relationships, and the realities of historical events that brought about hard circumstances. Others simply lived life and their time came, including one very young boy and several 'ordinary people'. One can easily enjoy these stories, whether you think they are the result of 'creative writing' or actual psychic experiences.
It may also aid the reader to learn more about Collette, the author. She is an interesting character herself and describes more of her methods and experiences in her other works. I am a fan of her writing style and look forward to more of her books. When reading this book, it feels like you're listening to an old friend or wise elder tell you what they've learned from their experiences. That is what to read the book for, in my opinion. It truly holds value for everyone.
Whether you believe in psychics or not, this one is an interesting read. I have genuinely enjoyed books that approach a view of life that is composed of many stories. Each person's story varies, and this book allows the reader to experience nearly every kind of life experience. War, love, tragedy, youth, success....all are covered within the words of Collette's conversational partners who are supposedly on the 'other side'.
The stories are truly captivating, but be advised- the book discusses violence, sex, and other graphic issues. It also needs to be approached with an open mind. If you pick up this book and have already discredited everything it has to say, you will likely gain nothing. This is true of most literature. Even if you take out the psychic element, the story reads well and is entertaining.
Many of the words from those who have crossed over involve telling the living to embrace each moment and live their lives to the fullest. This is often a feeling we experience when the death of a loved one hits us. It is too easy to forget in our busy lives. We must embrace today, for we are mortal and tomorrow may never come. These words are echoed through many individuals in the book, and cannot be repeated too many times. There is much to be learned from reading about these experiences.
The speakers also discuss what death is like and their arrival in the afterlife. Many express relief from the many troubles of mortal life, as well as the sadness from leaving the world behind. Some of these individuals struggled with drug abuse, abusive relationships, and the realities of historical events that brought about hard circumstances. Others simply lived life and their time came, including one very young boy and several 'ordinary people'. One can easily enjoy these stories, whether you think they are the result of 'creative writing' or actual psychic experiences.
It may also aid the reader to learn more about Collette, the author. She is an interesting character herself and describes more of her methods and experiences in her other works. I am a fan of her writing style and look forward to more of her books. When reading this book, it feels like you're listening to an old friend or wise elder tell you what they've learned from their experiences. That is what to read the book for, in my opinion. It truly holds value for everyone.
February 11, 2021
Colette Sinclaire has done a great job of eloquently and sympathetically putting together these stories that document the life and death of the characters. They are billed as true and genuine, and there's an honest feel to the circumstances and dialogue that made me feel comfortable reading them.
I was really curious with this collection. I enjoy reading about the spiritual world, and yet I am a person whose feet are firmly planted on ground with gravity and science! Metaphysics is an area I would love to explore, and before I get to that stage - I like to expand my knowledge base.
Grief is always hard, and there are cycles we go through. If Collette can help those left behind heal, well, that can only be a good thing. Nothing is simple, there are plenty of grey areas and a flurry of emotions that we as readers experience.
Really enjoyed this collection.
I was really curious with this collection. I enjoy reading about the spiritual world, and yet I am a person whose feet are firmly planted on ground with gravity and science! Metaphysics is an area I would love to explore, and before I get to that stage - I like to expand my knowledge base.
Grief is always hard, and there are cycles we go through. If Collette can help those left behind heal, well, that can only be a good thing. Nothing is simple, there are plenty of grey areas and a flurry of emotions that we as readers experience.
Really enjoyed this collection.
September 2, 2013
If, like me, you have wondered what really happen after we take our last breathe here on earth, then you will enjoy reading the Real Book of the Dead. Collette Sinclaire has written this books in hopes that it would answer our question and give us more knowledge. Each chapter tells the story of real people who shared their life and death experience with Collette Sinclaire. This book doesn’t only feed your curiosity; it comforts those of us who has lost a loved one. Her words will give comfort to those who have experience pain and loss. It may help them find a closure.
I enjoyed reading this book. You do not have to believe in Psychic abilities to enjoy this book, but if you are as open minded as you possibly can, you will enjoy the book.
I enjoyed reading this book. You do not have to believe in Psychic abilities to enjoy this book, but if you are as open minded as you possibly can, you will enjoy the book.
September 4, 2013
This book really has you thinking. What really happens when you die? The question that can never be answered. I'm not saying this book has the answer, I'm just suggesting a new way of thinking of the afterlife. This book gives you exactly that. the introduction starts off describing how Collette began to see, hear, and feel the dead. As anyone can imagine, at first Collette was terrified of what was actually taking place. But overtime she began to speak to the dead and discovered things she, as well as the world, has never understood. Life is eternal is one of the things this book explains that I've always agreed on.
I'm not a big fan of even thinking of the Afterlife, but this book is really worth reading.
I'm not a big fan of even thinking of the Afterlife, but this book is really worth reading.
September 11, 2013
Whether you believe in mediums or not, whether you’re open to the paranormal or not, there’s no denying that we all have (or had) at one point or another in our lives thought about what life after death might entail, about what would happen to our soul once it left our body, about what we might find in the great beyond. This book tries and succeeds in answering some of these questions.
The “stories” retold by Collette are easy to read and will give you a glimpse into the psyche of real people, their lives and their deaths. If you like books on spirituality, new age, and reincarnation, then “The Real Book of the Dead” will make an interesting read.
The “stories” retold by Collette are easy to read and will give you a glimpse into the psyche of real people, their lives and their deaths. If you like books on spirituality, new age, and reincarnation, then “The Real Book of the Dead” will make an interesting read.
September 16, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. The writing was sincere and easy to read and the stories lingered in my thoughts all day. Each time I put it down, I rushed to get back to it. There is a consistent theme of hope, love and trust illustrated in each story that was both refreshing and uplifting. Even if you are a skeptic, you'll appreciate the poignant messages within. Above all this book gives reassurance in the face of death, and encourages us to truly let go. From the reports of those in this book, we've nothing to fear. A very thought provoking and well written book. I enjoyed it immensely.
October 1, 2013
This book is very interesting it has made me stop and think about the afterlife and where we go when we die. It has opened my eyes to things i would of never dreamed possible before each story is gripping and i could not put the book down i just wanted to keep reading. Collette Sinclaire has done a fantastic job of putting all these story's together to make a VERY interesting Ebook. I think this book will help all lot of people understand what will happen when they die. some of these's story are not for everyone some are quite shall we say for the people who are not easy to be freaked out all in all a very good ebook.
December 7, 2013
I normally believed in thing like this.but this book! it's extraordinary.there are so much to add to our life from this book.if you have a ordinary life and you looking something deeper understanding about life and how it deals with death more than a scientific way you should probably read this book.book contains really interesting true experiences some of them how this experiences help them to face life problems.This book will bring you to a deeper conscious level and you'll have more clear image about life after reading this.
December 7, 2013
This book is just amazing! I have never read something like this before. When I was reading it, I felt a lot of different emotions building inside me. Peace, sadness, happiness, sometimes anger. I always wanted to know what would happen after we die, and I guess this book did answer my questions.
My favorite one is about the kid who died from sickness, it was the first chapter I think. It felt like reading a letter from the kid himself. So innocent, so pure.
I found myself in tears everytime I turned the pages. A really great book!
My favorite one is about the kid who died from sickness, it was the first chapter I think. It felt like reading a letter from the kid himself. So innocent, so pure.
I found myself in tears everytime I turned the pages. A really great book!
November 27, 2013
I just got done reading this book two hours ago and I'm still thinking about it. I guess that is the mark of a good book. My friend died in a car accident a few years ago and I have always wondered since then what happens when we die. Now I know. Great book!
October 16, 2013
I’ve always been fascinated with life after death and the reason we are here. The Real Book of the Dead helped me find answers to the questions I’ve had all my life. It was comforting and peaceful. Even those that died in horrible ways had a peaceful ending. Just a great book!
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