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A Flight Without Wings: My Experience with Heaven
The following story describes my journey into Heaven and subsequent return to life, all as a result of massive head trauma sustained while vacationing in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico 21 years ago, on 9/11/1993. It will describe visions as well as deep feelings that moved me to the core of my being. It will go on to briefly give some background into facets of my life and experiences that I had before and after that “accident” that relate somehow to the understanding and clarity that this event has brought to me and how I continue to discover the benefits of passing over to the “other side”. Some things are evident to anyone who reads this and some remain relative in more obscure ways. My hope would be that my words and experience with an afterlife will comfort those people who struggle with a fear and concern, either for themselves or someone close to them that has made this journey on their own. I have kept this to myself for all these years initially out of fear of accepting it, and then out of my inability to accurately describe the sequence of events and the meaning of it all. My best guess and my overwhelming belief is that this journey of mine represents the exact path and result of nearly everyone who has left us. I was “blessed” with a return ticket and a feeling that it is my onus to share what so few get to experience.
84 pages, Paperback
First published December 19, 2014
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April 13, 2015
This wasn't something I could read in one sitting and I've actually been delving into the chapters over the course of a week. The reason is that there is just so much to think about. I have heard many afterlife accounts told word of mouth over the year’s but this is the first book I have read by someone who articulates their experience so well. If you are someone who has an interest in the subject you really should consider reading it.
February 24, 2015
* Note: I read a Kindle version of this title which isn't listed at Goodreads.
A Flight Without Wings by Brian A. McLaughlin is a short book which can easily be read in one sitting, if you have two to three hours to spare.
The book is written in a language most readers will appreciate – not at a grade school level, yet it won't require the use of a dictionary to follow along.
Essentially, the premise of this non-fiction account is to share what happened to Brian after a fall placed him in the hospital in critical condition – after dying and going to a place where he saw, and had a conversation with, his deceased father – and the way it changed his life.
Was this place Heaven, or did the author meet his father on the outer gates because it wasn't yet his time to enter? Regardless of the conclusions one might draw, wherever this place was, the author returned to “time” remembering the way he felt when he was there. He couldn't forget the sense of peace he experienced, nor how young and healthy his father appeared – unlike the way he appeared at the time of his death.
There was no remembrance of problems experienced while they lived together on Earth and, in spite of Brian's family wanting desperately for him to return to them, he was so caught up in his feelings about the place in which he spent time with his father, he didn't want to leave it behind. Even so, his father insisted that he had to go back.
Throughout the years, the author tried to absorb his experience – to make sense of it, to examine himself and see if there were interpretations he should be making, conclusions he should be drawing as a result of his experience.
Overall, the story retained my interest, but the lengthy paragraphs hindered me in the early stages of the book since some paragraphs spanned several pages. After I got used to it, for the most part, the book flowed rather smoothly.
A Flight Without Wings was not written in affiliation with a specific religion or belief system; it is classified as a memoir. If it had been classified as a Christian piece of writing, some conclusions drawn would have raised a few eyebrows but, such as it is, the book is a recollection of events which helped shape, and transform, the life of Brian A. McLaughlin. If you've lost a loved one, you might find a measure of comfort in this book.
RATINGS
Made Me Think: 3/5
Overall enjoyment: 4/5
Readability: 3/5
Recommended: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.0
A Flight Without Wings by Brian A. McLaughlin is a short book which can easily be read in one sitting, if you have two to three hours to spare.
The book is written in a language most readers will appreciate – not at a grade school level, yet it won't require the use of a dictionary to follow along.
Essentially, the premise of this non-fiction account is to share what happened to Brian after a fall placed him in the hospital in critical condition – after dying and going to a place where he saw, and had a conversation with, his deceased father – and the way it changed his life.
Was this place Heaven, or did the author meet his father on the outer gates because it wasn't yet his time to enter? Regardless of the conclusions one might draw, wherever this place was, the author returned to “time” remembering the way he felt when he was there. He couldn't forget the sense of peace he experienced, nor how young and healthy his father appeared – unlike the way he appeared at the time of his death.
There was no remembrance of problems experienced while they lived together on Earth and, in spite of Brian's family wanting desperately for him to return to them, he was so caught up in his feelings about the place in which he spent time with his father, he didn't want to leave it behind. Even so, his father insisted that he had to go back.
Throughout the years, the author tried to absorb his experience – to make sense of it, to examine himself and see if there were interpretations he should be making, conclusions he should be drawing as a result of his experience.
Overall, the story retained my interest, but the lengthy paragraphs hindered me in the early stages of the book since some paragraphs spanned several pages. After I got used to it, for the most part, the book flowed rather smoothly.
A Flight Without Wings was not written in affiliation with a specific religion or belief system; it is classified as a memoir. If it had been classified as a Christian piece of writing, some conclusions drawn would have raised a few eyebrows but, such as it is, the book is a recollection of events which helped shape, and transform, the life of Brian A. McLaughlin. If you've lost a loved one, you might find a measure of comfort in this book.
RATINGS
Made Me Think: 3/5
Overall enjoyment: 4/5
Readability: 3/5
Recommended: 4/5
Overall Rating: 4.0
May 13, 2015
I found this book easy to read. Having many family members departed from this life, Brian's description of the peacefulness he felt beyond is comforting. Being met by a loved one is something I can look forward to also. Thanks for sharing your experience.
March 7, 2015
Wow ! I was blown away at the impact this short book had on me. I have returned to it twice to re-read chapters, as I found that this “no fluff”, true account of Mr. McLaughlin’s near death experience had many hidden lessons. His style of writing drew me in from the beginning and made me feel comfortable throughout the read, which I did in one sitting.
After my mother’s passing a few months back, I was left with the typical concerns about where they go, how they are now and so on. My emotions were comfortably soothed by reading the explanation of his event, and how he believes that he saw the same path as many of us have taken or will take one day. He continues to realize the benefits of his passing over as the years go by and he contemplates the profound nature of his gift.
I would highly recommend this book for anyone, and especially for those that may deal with grief counseling be it a profession or simply for family and friends.
After my mother’s passing a few months back, I was left with the typical concerns about where they go, how they are now and so on. My emotions were comfortably soothed by reading the explanation of his event, and how he believes that he saw the same path as many of us have taken or will take one day. He continues to realize the benefits of his passing over as the years go by and he contemplates the profound nature of his gift.
I would highly recommend this book for anyone, and especially for those that may deal with grief counseling be it a profession or simply for family and friends.
April 16, 2015
An intriguing book which clearly articulates the authors experiences of Heaven. I find myself very critical of these accounts usually but this one has really taken root with me and left me contemplating what we really know about the world we live in and how much is hidden from us. I have to believe there is a time when the many questions we have will be answered and I believe A Flight Without Wings answers one of the most pressing.
April 6, 2015
I think its inevitable that there comes a time when we all think about death and what it meas to us. It is something I have thought a lot about recently and this book has definitely help me to reflect on and bring my own thoughts into focus. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to read A Fight Withou Wings.
April 21, 2015
I wasn't not sure how I felt about life after death until I read A Flight Without Wings and now I find myself considering the possibility from a different perspective. This is a very long read as another reviewer has pointed out, but it is written in a style that makes it easy to understand the authors experiences. I think a lot of readers will find it intriguing. I definitely did.
April 22, 2015
A wonderfully written and heart-warming insight into the authors life which reaffirms my own beliefs on life after death. Written in a way that speaks directly to the reader there seems no guile in the authors words just a genuine connection to be made by reaching out and sharing his experience to bring hope to others.
April 16, 2015
A short and concise read which is easy to assimilate and reflect upon. I have a lot of respect for Mr McLaughlin for sharing his experience with the world and reading his book has left me with much to think about.
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