Near Death Experiences: The Science, Psychology and Anthropology Behind the Phenomenon

by Anthony Peake

As the bestselling author of Is There Life After Death? and Cheating the Ferryman, Anthony Peake has studied the phenomena surrounding what happens when we die. In Near-Death Experiences, he takes a look at a phenomenon that has garnered great attention from both academics and scientists who study the workings of the brain and the physiological events that are associated with this seemingly inexplicable state.

By marrying up anecdotal evidence with empirical scientific evidence, Peake proffers the latest theories behind what we call 'near-death experiences' and how those investigating them are trying to reconcile an apparent state of awareness on the part of the person concerned with the fact that clinically they are considered by physicians to be in a state of clinical death with no signs of bodily functions.

It makes for a fascinating read that takes us into an area of neuroscientific research that is continually evolving.

256 pages, Paperback

Published November 5, 2024

Reviews

[Mariah Monsanto · Rating 3 out of 5]

What is up with all the gramatical errors in this book? I can’t comprehend how this was published with even the most basic words spelled incorrectly. That being said, the physical book is really good and the stories are excellent but fire the editor who allowed the book to be published with so many grammar errors.

[Valerie Welch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too Deep into Brain Physiology

While Peake is thorough in describing the materialist-reductionist reasoning for the onset of NDEs, he often goes too far for the lay reader who is not a pre-med or graduate student. It can become tedious. Yet, he deserves credit for his diligence.

The book concludes with no firm conviction by Peake as to his own belief as to what NDEs truly are - just that humanity may be on the verge of finding out. I found this frustrating.

[Reader · Rating 4 out of 5]

A serious book on this fascinating subject. Can be "heavy going" at times, but stick with it. Excellent bibliography for those who want to really go deep into the scientific literature and other writings.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cool book but it's full of a lot of scientific jargon and not easy to read and understand if you do not have a science background. I wish it was easier to read so others can enjoy.