The Afterlife Unveiled: What the Dead are Telling Us About Their World

by Stafford Betty

What happens to us when we die? Many think of heaven as an unimaginable state of bliss. As for hell, it's far out of proportion to any sin we might have committed and makes a travesty of God. But what if the afterlife was something very different? The key to such knowledge is mediumship. Three decades of research have taught the author, a world expert in the field of death and afterlife studies, who the most reliable voices are. These accounts are far better developed and more plausible than anything found in the world's scriptures or theologies. We hunger for a reliable revelation telling us that life here and now is meaningful and good, that each of us has an important part to play in its proper unfolding, that we are accountable for all we do, and that the godless materialism all around us is a pathological mistake. The world ahead, unlike ours, is fascinating and fair. Authentic mediums may be the closest thing to the voice of God that our planet has.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Metaphysics, Paranormal

140 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 16, 2011

About the author

I taught undergraduates religion and philosophy for 35 years before discovering what I came on Earth to do: write books about the meaning of life and beyond. With a Catholic background and a Ph.D. in theology from Fordham University, I was well equipped to do this but had been bogged down by the demands of a professorship. Once freed, the books began to flow, both research books and novels based on the research. My most popular book, The Afterlife Unveiled, describes the word beyond death in the words of those who are there. The Womanpriest, my latest book, a novel set in the future, tells the story of the first female pope and the radical changes she brings to the Catholic Church. It will offend strict traditionalists but reward progressives who, like me, are never quite satisfied with things the way they are and are eager to make them better. I have five children, three of whom are very close to me and keep me young, and my wife keeps me solidly grounded in the reality of the moment.

Reviews

[Julie Watkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating read. Through various sources different accounts of what we will find when we die are laid before us. For me I found several points of comfort from reading this book, one that we will meet with loved ones again in a beautiful setting, two that karma exists and those who have done wrong will be punished. It sets out a vision of a journey of continual learning, of acquiring knowledge and trying to attain the ultimate progression towards a higher way of being. It doesn't matter if u follow a religion on earth all are found in this afterlife

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I first started reading this, I wasn't sure what to expect. I think, deep down, I was searching for answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking. Now that I've read the book, I just have more questions than actual answers. It's not because the book doesn't answer my questions. It's that the book makes you curious about more than what's written within the pages. At first, I was filled with hope thinking, "well, yes, if this is true than I will definitely see my loved ones again. Even my pets!" But there were parts that made me more depressed than hopeful, and I'm not even sure exactly why. It's a lot to take in and ponder about. It also made me question how I am here on earth. I really want to believe this book is factual, but if it is factual, then I know I'm going to have to make some serious changes to my life because I just don't think I'm good enough for the world we enter into once we leave this one.

[George · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the most important books I've ever read. It's by a comparative religion professor who has spent 25+ years studying scripture and literature about the afterlife -- including the most credible mediumistic research -- who has put together for us a multi-faceted and inspiring understanding of the afterlife, and how it informs and empowers our life now.

[Marina Quattrocchi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stafford Betty is a Professor of Religion at California State University in Bakersfield, and is a world expert on afterlife studies. I've read many books by individuals who were clinically dead and returned to life, to try to get a better understanding of what heaven is really like. What makes this book unique is that the information on the afterlife is channelled from respected mediums. Since the information comes from individuals who have already crossed over and spent years of earth time in heaven, there is more depth to this book. There are seven different accounts of what heaven is like, often by religious people who wanted to inform humanity about the myths and illusions we hold regarding heaven and hell. In the final two chapters Betty summarizes the similarities and differences in the seven different accounts. My favourite was from a Catholic priest, Anthony Borgia who desperately wanted to set the record straight on what heaven is really like. His channelled book is available as a free download and is fascinating. Absolutely loved Betty's book and looking forward to reading more of his work!

[Roberta Grimes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Stafford Betty, a professor of religion, has written a wonderful summary to introduce people interested in learning about the afterlife to seven essential afterlife communicators

[Janell Rhiannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

What happens to us when we die? It is the universal question. Every civilization and culture has asked this question and sought to answer it through religion and philosophy. Stafford Betty’s The Afterlife Unveiled seeks to answer these questions. His compilation of sources spans decades and includes mediums, or communicators, who have no way of knowing each other or what previous communications have been made. He acknowledges that the use of mediums may taint the information through their own lens, but maintains his confidence that what he has presented is truly from the Other Side. Those who pass speak of a world of vivid colors where sound has a melody and cathedrals and schools exist. Souls continue to learn and grow. The departed don’t just speak about what the next life is like, but speak explicitly about what the “purpose of life is here and now” for the living.


The concept that an individual continues to grow and learn in the "Other Realm" is encouraging and comforting in a strange sort of way. There are those who care for children and minister to the yet struggling souls. The communicators all speak of the troubled souls who remain in a sort of a self-constructed "hell" they carried over built by their earthly addictions and struggles. This certainly gave me pause. The idea that the “demons” haunting us in this life can continue to plague us in the next life if we are unwilling to grow in enlightened purpose is disturbing. It makes you realize the importance of striving forward with your individual spiritual growth. The afterlife isn’t about whose religion was right or wrong, or what color your skin is, or even if you believed an afterlife existed at all. It is another part of the journey our soul experiences.

I found myself thinking about the movie What Dreams May Come.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stafford Betty (2019) THE AFTERLIFE UNVEILED: WHAT THE DEAD ARE TELLING US ABOUT THEIR WORLD (AUDIOBOOK)
Audible - John Hunt Publishing/Lewis S. Betty

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 out of 5 stars

Audible write, "What happens to us when we die? Many think of heaven as an unimaginable state of bliss. As for hell, it's far out of proportion to any sin we might have committed and makes a travesty of God. But what if the afterlife was something very different? Three decades of research have taught the author, a world expert in the field of death and afterlife studies, where the most reliable sources are to be found. These accounts are far better developed and more plausible than anything found in the world's scriptures or theologies. We hunger for a reliable revelation telling us that life here and now is meaningful and good, that each of us has an important part to play in its proper unfolding, that we are accountable for all we do, and that the spirit-denying materialism all around us is a mistake. The world ahead, unlike ours, is fascinating and fair. Authentic channels through which the "dead" speak are the closest thing to the voice of God that our planet has."
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Interesting actually. Talks from many ideological viewpoints.
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[Sharon E. Matteson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book

More research data than NDEs, but still a good read! Sections of other books quoted and expressed interpretations based on reading them.

[Little Miss Esoteric]

Channeled, fantastical discourses with discarnate entities. DNF.

[Sara Casalino · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed reading about the different accounts of the afterlife and the similarities.

[Linz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whatever your beliefs, this book is worth the read. A well written record of many inspiring accounts of automatic writing, all unique, but with many parallels. I really enjoy the provocative thoughts and opinions about religion, reincarnation, and the human spirit. Not a self help book, but its definitely worth offering to anyone wondering about death, questioning their existence, or anyone just interested in metaphysics.
I also love the format of the book, you do not have to read this in chronological order, and I do enjoy the different stories and anecdotes from many different individuals from all walks of life.
A meaningful text out of the book for me was, "Happiness comes through effort; a wise and controlled indulgence in the pleasures of the senses; through athletic activities for the perfecting of the body; through study for the development of the mind; and through toleration of a charitable outlook. The development of these leads to the cultivation of the spirit." Sometimes it is good to be reminded to focus on balance in this "realm" we spirits are in together, to be a bit kinder to each other. A positive reminder that we are all connected, and our spirits never cease to exist. Kindness is key, forgiveness and love are the answers to everything.

[Chriswill · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a challenging read, but it is sure to open your mind and heart to possibilities you have never dreamt. I entered into this book somewhat as a skeptic, mostly because of my strong religious background. Yet, if you will keep an open mind, you cannot help but allow for the hope it builds for a heaven that is beyond our expectations, yet ultimately just and supremely rewarding. And yes, Virginia, there is a hell... but, according to those souls who have seen it, not as we have had God design it.

Indeed, Professor Betty has done all the legwork and made an excellent achievement by scouring for the serious reader the best of the historical literature in this field. Even better still, he has boiled it all down, cutting through to the heart of the matter, and made a case for the afterlife that is difficult even for one ensconced in a spiritual comfort zone to disavow.

It is a slim tome, but not a rocking-chair book. It packs a heavy doctrinal punch at times. If you want a mild read and a devotional backrub, this book is not for you.

[Joe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heard Stanford Beatty interviewed on New Thinking Allowed, a YouTube channel hosted by Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove, author of "The Roots of Consciousness". Liked what I heard so I picked up the book. Very quick read providing an overview of medium-derived descriptions of the afterlife, which are remarkably consistent and unpredictably odd. Alternately comforting, anxiety-provoking and mystifying, I was struck by the consistency of some of these mediums' revelations and the descriptions of some Near Death Experiences. The message from the Hereafter is clear: be generous of spirit, care for others, care for our planet and put a little love in your heart. And forget about deathbed contrition: it's the totality of your life's decisions that determines your path in the beyond, which surprisingly, is vibrating just above terra firma. Who knew? Looks like I got some work to do people, now that the deathbed confession route is out. I would hope this book and others by Batty reach a wide audience.

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm not sure why, but I found Stafford Betty's writing style annoying. I would have never guessed he is a professor. There are so many far better books that explain life between lives and what happens after this life.

[Anati · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best read ever!

Best book ever, so enlightening ! I would certainly recommend it to anybody with an open mind. It was short though.

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

The dead are agreed, this difficult life on Earth is a bit like 'Survivor', where we go for some extreme adventures before we progress through the higher dimensional worlds.

[Mary Karpel-Jergic · Rating 1 out of 5]

Fascinating concept but the book didn't convince me. Only time will tell...