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The Afterlife is Real
The Afterlife is Realis the latest book from much-loved paranormal expert, Theresa Cheung, and is a captivating collection of true stories from people who have glimpsed the next life. Using as evidence first-hand accounts from ordinary people whose lives have been transformed by near death experiences and/or contact with the other side, Theresa will answer the big questions that everyone asks at some point in their lives whether or not they are religious/spiritual. What happens when we die? Will we ever see our loved ones again? Is there an afterlife? Is there a heaven? Its aim is to empower readers with the knowledge that there are answers, hope and life in the midst of confusion, uncertainty and death. Theresa instructs readers in how to look for signs of spirit communication and how near death experiences can inspire and transform lives. It is a powerful and comforting reminder that there is more waiting for us than we see in the here and now.
- GenresNonfictionSpirituality
273 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2013
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About the author
Theresa Cheung
137 books123 followersTheresa Cheung is an internationally bestselling author and public speaker. She has been writing about spirituality, dreams and the paranormal for the past 35 years, and was listed by Watkins Mind Body and Spirit magazine as one of the 100 most spiritually influential living people in 2023. She has a degree in Theology and English from Kings College, Cambridge University, frequently collaborating with leading scientists and neuroscientists researching consciousness.
Theresa is regularly featured in national newspapers and magazines, and she is a frequent radio, podcast and television guest. She hosts her own popular spiritual podcast called White Shores and her own weekly UK Health Radio show: The Healing Power of Your Dreams.
Theresa is regularly featured in national newspapers and magazines, and she is a frequent radio, podcast and television guest. She hosts her own popular spiritual podcast called White Shores and her own weekly UK Health Radio show: The Healing Power of Your Dreams.
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July 2, 2019
Restored my faith. Lovley to read so many true life accounts of the other side
September 23, 2013
Another lovely and inspiring book by Theresa Cheung. The simplicity with which she tells her story and shares many others, the authenticity with which she writes, is really touching. Not trying to convince anyone, simply sharing and exposing her ideas and all the experiences that so many people have had that contribute to this conviction that THERE IS LIFE even after the physical body passes away. I loved it.
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 23rd. September 2013.
Maria Carmo,
Lisbon, 23rd. September 2013.
May 4, 2019
This book was a real comfort to me when I lost my little brother. So many similar stories that confirmed that we shouldn't be scared of death and that our loved ones are still watching over us from where they are. I love this author and would love to read more of her books
July 23, 2019
The first two chapters were interesting and even though it is a collection of stories the author strings them together really well. The rest of the chapters were not exactly 'proof' and more, 'you have to trust me on this one'. I became bored and only read up to half of the last chapter.
April 12, 2015
Bit repetitive. Not as good as I expected.
July 30, 2017
Enlightening
Very interesting read offering personal and scientific perspective of the existence of the afterlife. Thanks Theresa for an enjoyable experience.
Very interesting read offering personal and scientific perspective of the existence of the afterlife. Thanks Theresa for an enjoyable experience.
June 20, 2019
Repetitive. Enjoyed the first few chapters but as it went on it felt it was just more of the same stories. Would have like to have enjoyed this more than i did.
February 29, 2020
It was an interesting read and Theresa Cheung's faith and positivity in the afterlife is inspiring although I take issue with some of her references in this regard. I, too, have had experiences that I can't explain but I've also become a debunker of paranormal phenomena in recent years.
One mention was made of a supposed haunted property that I myself consider to have been a hoax (can't find the reference to it in the book right now so I'll drop any further comment on that, here.)
It's human nature to want our life on Earth not to be the be all and end all, and it's well known that some religions incorporate reincarnation which would mean that the afterlife isn't 'on the other side' but returning in a new bodily form. I remember reading, back in 2009, of the 2 year old boy who spoke to his mummy of his "remembering about being a WW2 pilot". You can't deny that, in situations like this where a 2 year old cannot have been influenced by TV or the media, that the evidence is compelling.
Theresa refers to Near Death Experiences and Out Of Body experiences, AKA Astral Projection. There is much documentation on people experiencing NDEs, OOBEs and of people trying to induce themselves into a state of astral projection. In fact, astral projection is, in my opinion, another form of 'remote viewing' that was years ago given partial credence by the Stargate Project, which was the 1991 code name for a secret U.S. Army unit established in 1978 at Fort Meade, Maryland, by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and SRI International (a California contractor) to investigate the potential for nurturing and using "psychic abilities in military and domestic intelligence applications.
She briefly discusses orbs, saying "if all orbs can be explained by technical flaws there must be a heck of a lot of cameras in circulation that haven't been checked properly...". Here I have to say that, whilst the camera can be accused of being the cause of the problem, in the majority of instances, it's not the camera that's faulty! People who think they are experiencing orbs are just seeing dust motes whirling around the room. Particles of dust are too small to be seen by the naked eye (except on a day when the sun shines in brightly and you can see them dancing on the air!) but will reflect the light of the camera in a darkened room. I have yet to see evidence of an orb being asked to move by the person 'viewing' them that proves that orbs can be controlled or asked to move in a particular direction. In all the cases I've seen, it's down to coincidence and, whilst, the orbs in some cases do appear to move towards the questioner when asked to, surely, if an orb WERE
a physical manifestation of a loved one, that orb would jump around the person to attempt to grab their attention, much as a family pet would! She also cites of orbs being viewed at cemetaries and little regard is taken of tiny water droplets in the night air may well be the cause.
Yes she does say that she is a little sceptical in certain areas but, on the whole, given that she says she's psychic and that family members are also psychic, she's more a believer than a sceptic.
One mention was made of a supposed haunted property that I myself consider to have been a hoax (can't find the reference to it in the book right now so I'll drop any further comment on that, here.)
It's human nature to want our life on Earth not to be the be all and end all, and it's well known that some religions incorporate reincarnation which would mean that the afterlife isn't 'on the other side' but returning in a new bodily form. I remember reading, back in 2009, of the 2 year old boy who spoke to his mummy of his "remembering about being a WW2 pilot". You can't deny that, in situations like this where a 2 year old cannot have been influenced by TV or the media, that the evidence is compelling.
Theresa refers to Near Death Experiences and Out Of Body experiences, AKA Astral Projection. There is much documentation on people experiencing NDEs, OOBEs and of people trying to induce themselves into a state of astral projection. In fact, astral projection is, in my opinion, another form of 'remote viewing' that was years ago given partial credence by the Stargate Project, which was the 1991 code name for a secret U.S. Army unit established in 1978 at Fort Meade, Maryland, by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and SRI International (a California contractor) to investigate the potential for nurturing and using "psychic abilities in military and domestic intelligence applications.
She briefly discusses orbs, saying "if all orbs can be explained by technical flaws there must be a heck of a lot of cameras in circulation that haven't been checked properly...". Here I have to say that, whilst the camera can be accused of being the cause of the problem, in the majority of instances, it's not the camera that's faulty! People who think they are experiencing orbs are just seeing dust motes whirling around the room. Particles of dust are too small to be seen by the naked eye (except on a day when the sun shines in brightly and you can see them dancing on the air!) but will reflect the light of the camera in a darkened room. I have yet to see evidence of an orb being asked to move by the person 'viewing' them that proves that orbs can be controlled or asked to move in a particular direction. In all the cases I've seen, it's down to coincidence and, whilst, the orbs in some cases do appear to move towards the questioner when asked to, surely, if an orb WERE
a physical manifestation of a loved one, that orb would jump around the person to attempt to grab their attention, much as a family pet would! She also cites of orbs being viewed at cemetaries and little regard is taken of tiny water droplets in the night air may well be the cause.
Yes she does say that she is a little sceptical in certain areas but, on the whole, given that she says she's psychic and that family members are also psychic, she's more a believer than a sceptic.
February 16, 2018
I didn't manage to finish this book. Which is unheard of for me. I'm one of those who perseveres until the end. But this was so repetitive. And cringey. The author is begging you to believe her. Begging you to believe stories she's included from others. The stories didn't touch me. Didn't make me think "wow" and I'm a believer! So I really don't think this book will convince any non believers. Maybe the fact I've read journey of souls and destiny of souls by Michael Newton has spoiled this kind of book for me, I'm not sure. All I know is that this genre is my thing, but this book wasn't.
January 10, 2018
A Lesson for All
I'm always fascinated by Theresa's books. This one is another which can't be put down. People like you and I have had experiences of family and friends, and even pets passing on who have made the effort to return to our world. Many have sent their experiences for Theresa to put into her book. These are so heart warming, we must learn not to have fear about dying, what a wonderful lesson to learn!
I'm always fascinated by Theresa's books. This one is another which can't be put down. People like you and I have had experiences of family and friends, and even pets passing on who have made the effort to return to our world. Many have sent their experiences for Theresa to put into her book. These are so heart warming, we must learn not to have fear about dying, what a wonderful lesson to learn!
November 10, 2019
Thought provoking
This book was easy to read, understand and did open my mind to what changes occur following death. It takes away the fear of death which can only be a good thing because the two certainties in life are "death and taxes"!!
This book was easy to read, understand and did open my mind to what changes occur following death. It takes away the fear of death which can only be a good thing because the two certainties in life are "death and taxes"!!
September 19, 2022
I enjoy reading "near-death experiences." This went a little beyond just the experience of dying as it presented other phenomenon relating to life on the other side. It wasn't exactly what I was looking for.
January 18, 2019
Quite repetitive. I expected much more from this book. No wonder why it took me nearly 3 weeks to complete this.
March 19, 2020
This book was enjoyable and provided me with knowledge, insight and entertainment.
March 3, 2021
I’ve scored this in error and don’t know how to delete my rating 😩.
March 31, 2024
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November 12, 2016
Confirming what I believe
My 15 year old daughter had a very strange experience when my dad came to get two days after he had passed away. I asked her if it had frightened her, she said no mum I was with grandad!! This book has
Lots of similar stories. Comforting to anyone who had lost someone.
My 15 year old daughter had a very strange experience when my dad came to get two days after he had passed away. I asked her if it had frightened her, she said no mum I was with grandad!! This book has
Lots of similar stories. Comforting to anyone who had lost someone.
February 5, 2025
A bit repetitive but I enjoyed the stories of others’ experiences
March 10, 2022
A beautiful book to read particularly if you are dealing with beverement.
April 11, 2015
Multiple anecdotes trying hard to convince. Somehow I find it not too credible.
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March 10, 2019Definitely not convinced. tedious and repetitious.
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