Light and Death: One Doctor's Fascinating Account of Near-Death Experiences

by Michael Sabom

Begun in 1994, The Atlanta Study is the first comprehensive investigation of its kind into near-death experiences (NDEs). The study's name hardly captures what lies behind it: life-and-death dramas played out in operating rooms and hospital beds--and simultaneous events unseen by medical personnel but reported with astonishing clarity and conviction by nearly 50 individuals who returned from death's door. Now the founder of The Atlanta Study, Dr. Michael Sabom reveals their impact on the people who have experienced them. From both medical and personal perspectives, he shares the electrifying stories of men and women from all walks of life and religious persuasions. He explores the clinical effect of the NDE on survival and healing and discloses surprising findings. He questions some common conclusions about NDEs. And he scrutinizes near-death experiences in the light of what the Bible has to say about death and dying, the realities of light and darkness, and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction

242 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 5, 2011

Reviews

[Gene Steinbacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book to be fascinating and the conclusions at the end of the book were very surprising.

I was also surprised to find additional information in this book that showed inconsistencies in other books about NDR's, reminding me that when searching for accuracy multiple sources of information is imperative.

[Ozzie Logozzo · Rating 2 out of 5]

Speculative

The focus is on the writer’s lenses and framework. I would have preferred unfiltered narratives from NDExperiencers leaving me the freedom to draw my own conclusions. The writer left me the impression that I needed to consent to his perspectives in spite of alternatives.

[Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting study done by a Christian cardiologist. Many of his NDE experiencers were from his own patients. However, in my opinion, he spends a little too much time evaluating his findings and not enough time actually telling people’s stories

[Ozzie Logozzo · Rating 2 out of 5]

The focus is on the writer’s lenses and framework. I would have preferred unfiltered narratives from NDExperiencers leaving me the freedom to draw my own conclusions. The writer left me the impression that I needed to consent to his perspectives in spite of alternatives.

[Ceil Hovey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. My mother was one of Dr. Sabom's patients. I have her handwritten notes that match up with what was written. She has passed away but I could hear her tell her story again.

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed the book. I believe Dr. Sabom tried to be as objective as possible. It was not sensationalized.