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Already Here: A Doctor Discovers the Truth about Heaven
“Dr. Leo Galland, a respected global leader in the eld of holistic medicine, has written an astounding book of revelations about the nature of heaven and earth, loss and pain, and love.” — Christiane Northrup, M.D., #1 New York Times best-selling author
Already Here tells of the death of Leo Galland’s son, Christopher, at the age of 22; the direct visual evidence Christopher showed him that our souls do go on; and the communications he received from Christopher’s spirit that dramatically changed Leo’s understanding of life and its meaning.
In life, Christopher was a brain-damaged special needs child who challenged everyone he knew with his unpredictable behavior and uncanny insights. After his death, he revealed to Leo the real purpose of his life, as a spiritual guide who taught others by confounding their assumptions and expectations. And he began to share with Leo a new perspective on everything from the nature of good and evil to the concept of timelessness to the notion that the universe is, fundamentally, an act of love.
Christopher’s wisdom was revealed to Leo over the course of a year, coalescing into three themes, which Leo calls the Gift of the Opposite, the Gift of Presence, and the Gift of Timelessness. Leo quickly came to realize that these gifts were not for him they contain ancient wisdom, held sacred in many traditions, that Chris intended him to share with others. He has written this book, under Chris’s direction, to do just that.
Already Here presents a unique dialogue in which an analytical, scientific mind tries to comprehend truths from another plane of existence —one that, nonetheless, is inseparable from our own. Chris describes Heaven and Earth, spirit and matter, as unified opposites that cannot exist without each other and cannot be separated from human consciousness. The book takes its title from Christopher’s final message to Leo, in which he describes Heaven as an “eternal present” where everyone is together, even those of us still living earthly lives. “Lighten up,” Christopher says to his father. “You’re already here, you know.”
Already Here tells of the death of Leo Galland’s son, Christopher, at the age of 22; the direct visual evidence Christopher showed him that our souls do go on; and the communications he received from Christopher’s spirit that dramatically changed Leo’s understanding of life and its meaning.
In life, Christopher was a brain-damaged special needs child who challenged everyone he knew with his unpredictable behavior and uncanny insights. After his death, he revealed to Leo the real purpose of his life, as a spiritual guide who taught others by confounding their assumptions and expectations. And he began to share with Leo a new perspective on everything from the nature of good and evil to the concept of timelessness to the notion that the universe is, fundamentally, an act of love.
Christopher’s wisdom was revealed to Leo over the course of a year, coalescing into three themes, which Leo calls the Gift of the Opposite, the Gift of Presence, and the Gift of Timelessness. Leo quickly came to realize that these gifts were not for him they contain ancient wisdom, held sacred in many traditions, that Chris intended him to share with others. He has written this book, under Chris’s direction, to do just that.
Already Here presents a unique dialogue in which an analytical, scientific mind tries to comprehend truths from another plane of existence —one that, nonetheless, is inseparable from our own. Chris describes Heaven and Earth, spirit and matter, as unified opposites that cannot exist without each other and cannot be separated from human consciousness. The book takes its title from Christopher’s final message to Leo, in which he describes Heaven as an “eternal present” where everyone is together, even those of us still living earthly lives. “Lighten up,” Christopher says to his father. “You’re already here, you know.”
160 pages, Hardcover
First published February 13, 2018
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July 22, 2018
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I found this book by accident after looking up natural heartburn treatments for a family member. As I was looking at the author’s other books, I found Already Here and knew I had to read it. I’ve always had an interest in the afterlife and spent my free time studying NDE’s when I was in college. The subject fascinates me.
In this book, author Dr. Leo Galland writes about his son Christopher before and after his tragic death. Chris was a brain-damaged, special needs child from birth. He was special and challenged everyone he met with his behaviors, including family, friends, and teachers. When Chris passed away it was totally unexpected and out of everyone’s control. That day, Christopher’s spirit revealed itself to Leo and Chris’s mother Christina.
As time goes on, events take place that convince Leo that Chris is still very present. Leo has encounters with him and this book is basically a memoir about everything he learned from Chris that explains Christoper’s life along with Heaven, Earth, spirits, and how they all connect. Leo learns about the Gift of the Opposite, the Gift of Presence, and the Gift of Timelessness and shares all of these experiences with readers.
“The Universe itself is an act of overwhelming love.”
He also shares thoughts about transcendence after death and how we can exist when our bodies are dead. All of these experiences brought Leo to a better understanding of life and why we’re here. He shares how he applies it in his life now.
“Heaven and Earth are unified opposites that create God’s moment.”
I ended up picking this up on Audible and wish I would’ve grabbed the physical book or at least the Kindle version instead. I really needed to take notes and ended up writing a lot down as the book requires deeper thought than what I could give and because of that, I had to pause frequently. I did appreciate that it’s narrated by the author himself though.
People tend to be dismissive when it comes to thoughts on the afterlife, especially when they haven’t had experiences themselves. They hear the stories, but they don’t see the evidence. I personally found Leo Galland’s story compelling and it made total sense to me. It’s extremely thought-provoking and the book required deeper thought than what I expected, but I enjoyed it in the end. I loved reading about Christopher and wonder what it would’ve been like to know him. I’m really happy to have found this book and highly recommend it.
4****
I found this book by accident after looking up natural heartburn treatments for a family member. As I was looking at the author’s other books, I found Already Here and knew I had to read it. I’ve always had an interest in the afterlife and spent my free time studying NDE’s when I was in college. The subject fascinates me.
In this book, author Dr. Leo Galland writes about his son Christopher before and after his tragic death. Chris was a brain-damaged, special needs child from birth. He was special and challenged everyone he met with his behaviors, including family, friends, and teachers. When Chris passed away it was totally unexpected and out of everyone’s control. That day, Christopher’s spirit revealed itself to Leo and Chris’s mother Christina.
As time goes on, events take place that convince Leo that Chris is still very present. Leo has encounters with him and this book is basically a memoir about everything he learned from Chris that explains Christoper’s life along with Heaven, Earth, spirits, and how they all connect. Leo learns about the Gift of the Opposite, the Gift of Presence, and the Gift of Timelessness and shares all of these experiences with readers.
“The Universe itself is an act of overwhelming love.”
He also shares thoughts about transcendence after death and how we can exist when our bodies are dead. All of these experiences brought Leo to a better understanding of life and why we’re here. He shares how he applies it in his life now.
“Heaven and Earth are unified opposites that create God’s moment.”
I ended up picking this up on Audible and wish I would’ve grabbed the physical book or at least the Kindle version instead. I really needed to take notes and ended up writing a lot down as the book requires deeper thought than what I could give and because of that, I had to pause frequently. I did appreciate that it’s narrated by the author himself though.
People tend to be dismissive when it comes to thoughts on the afterlife, especially when they haven’t had experiences themselves. They hear the stories, but they don’t see the evidence. I personally found Leo Galland’s story compelling and it made total sense to me. It’s extremely thought-provoking and the book required deeper thought than what I expected, but I enjoyed it in the end. I loved reading about Christopher and wonder what it would’ve been like to know him. I’m really happy to have found this book and highly recommend it.
4****
March 3, 2021
Very moving, interesting and wisely written.
February 28, 2018
This book was absolutely amazing. Loved every page. It was a quick read, and so worth it! I read it in 2 sittings--couldn't put it down. I am used to Dr. Galland as a health writer. Seeing this side of him, and the way he was able to weave this book together (with the help of his son, Chris) was both unexpected and refreshing. It is insightful, beautiful and inspiring. Highly recommend.
June 8, 2018
Good on Galland for writing this. I think alot of us have experiences like this when a loved one passes, and he at least gets the conversation going about it. He's not a kook, and his writing is clear and concise and not overdone.
July 11, 2018
This is an incredible book, written through the mind of an intellect and scholar. When Christopher, his brain-damaged special-needs child, dies at age 22. At the time of his death Christopher appears to Leo and his wife Christina. From that moment Leo's life and mind were open to an understanding of the soul and immortality. This is not a feel good, easy understanding read. Instead the book is written by a scholar who's analytical, scientific mind tries to comprehend truths from another plane of existence. Following the dialogue with his son Chris, Leo is convinced of heaven and the soul. His writing is convincing and inspiring. Being a believer in this mystery and experiencing first hand some
visits from those who have passed on I am grateful for this book, the Leo and Christine for sharing
their lives and transformation.
visits from those who have passed on I am grateful for this book, the Leo and Christine for sharing
their lives and transformation.
March 16, 2018
As contemporary metaphysical books go, this 160-page one was not a bad read. Dr. Galland comes across as an intelligent, sane man. (I mention sane because unfortunately with some metaphysical books, as well as some memoirs, one actually ends up reading about nothing but the severe psychological problems of the author.) To truly appreciate this story, however, you have to believe that not only did Dr. Galland have after-death communication with his son, but that his "brain-damaged, special-needs child" was now a wise soul, who instructs his father on the meaning of life and the nature of Heaven.
It's not that I totally disbelieve that possibility, but I still wonder, when I read books like this one, if a parent's grief is not making him or her imagine their deceased child is telling them all sorts of enlightening things from "the other side". Isn't it just as possible that all this enlightening information is coming from Dr. Galland's mind, not the mind of his 22-year-old departed son? Isn't it just as possible that all of the talk in the book about how his son's "infuriating" and "inconsiderate" behavior was actually just a wise soul testing others on Earth, were the words of a grieving father trying to make the life of his brain-damaged child more meaningful and less meaningless?
This is not to challenge Dr. Galland's belief that his son's life was meaningful, but I can't buy all the ideas he is putting forth in this book. It's too much like a New Age book where everyone is suppose to feel good about everything, even things that are not or were not good. "Good" is a very subjective word, though. Nevertheless, there is really nothing new in Already Here; nothing that hasn't been proposed before about life, death and Heaven; nothing particularly inspiring. Of course, what does not inspire one person may inspire another. This book may also help grieving parents, particularly those who have lost a mentally or physically challenged child.
(Note: I received a free copy of this book from Amazon Vine.)
It's not that I totally disbelieve that possibility, but I still wonder, when I read books like this one, if a parent's grief is not making him or her imagine their deceased child is telling them all sorts of enlightening things from "the other side". Isn't it just as possible that all this enlightening information is coming from Dr. Galland's mind, not the mind of his 22-year-old departed son? Isn't it just as possible that all of the talk in the book about how his son's "infuriating" and "inconsiderate" behavior was actually just a wise soul testing others on Earth, were the words of a grieving father trying to make the life of his brain-damaged child more meaningful and less meaningless?
This is not to challenge Dr. Galland's belief that his son's life was meaningful, but I can't buy all the ideas he is putting forth in this book. It's too much like a New Age book where everyone is suppose to feel good about everything, even things that are not or were not good. "Good" is a very subjective word, though. Nevertheless, there is really nothing new in Already Here; nothing that hasn't been proposed before about life, death and Heaven; nothing particularly inspiring. Of course, what does not inspire one person may inspire another. This book may also help grieving parents, particularly those who have lost a mentally or physically challenged child.
(Note: I received a free copy of this book from Amazon Vine.)
March 27, 2018
Already Here:
Love this book and how it portrays Christopher! What a beautiful tribute...to honor his innate wisdom that we all can learn from.
Love this book and how it portrays Christopher! What a beautiful tribute...to honor his innate wisdom that we all can learn from.
April 13, 2018
Lovely story
Truly enjoyed reading this book of love and life. I would have liked to have met Christopher and learn his view on life.
Truly enjoyed reading this book of love and life. I would have liked to have met Christopher and learn his view on life.
April 6, 2018
Enjoyed reading!
A great read! It gives you a different and still unexplainable (yet comforting) insight on what is beyond this realm.
A great read! It gives you a different and still unexplainable (yet comforting) insight on what is beyond this realm.
April 28, 2018
CHRIS, thank you for "helping me to understand the Gift of Opposite."
August 1, 2022
I understand the grief of losing a son, and thinking my son was the most special person on the planet. This author turned his special needs son into Jesus though in a way that I found kind of creepy.
November 21, 2023
W zasadzie książka jest spójna np. z książkami Michaela Newtona i podobnymi wizjami "życia po życiu" ale... ale jest napisana w taki sposób, który jest jak dla mnie szczególnie mało wiarygodny - tzn. autor nagle doznaje objawienia i słyszy głos syna, który mu mówi to i owo. I tak jeszcze kilka razy. I fakt, na plus działa to, że autor pisze iż sam był zawsze takim twardo stąpającym po ziemi i naukowo na wszystko patrzącym lekarzem ale tym niemniej przecież może być tak, że w obliczu takiej tragedii jaką jest strata dziecka, coś tam w głowie mogło się przestawić... Także ta, w sumie najważniejsza w zamierzeniu część treści książki, jest jak dla mnie tą najsłabszą... ale mimo to, książka bardzo mi się podobała! Nie tylko dlatego, że wciągnęła mnie od początku i to tak, że miałem ochotę czytać nawet w domu, w każdej chwili byle dalej czytać ;) nawet mimo braku czasu, a to się ostatnio nieczęsto zdarza ;) ale też dlatego że książka jest tak po prostu ciepła. Niesamowita więź między rodzicami, a niepełnosprawnym synem (oraz nim i braćmi). Dla mnie osobiście największą wartość mają opisy życia tego niepełnosprawnego młodego mężczyzny i to jak ojciec je potem interpretował - to było coś głębokiego, co daje do myślenia i zostaje...
Tak więc lekarz nie ujawnia żadnej prawdy, tytuł jest mocno naciągany ;) mimo to książka niezwykła i polecam.
(czytana: 13-17.11.2023, Legimi)
5/5 [8/10]
Tak więc lekarz nie ujawnia żadnej prawdy, tytuł jest mocno naciągany ;) mimo to książka niezwykła i polecam.
"- Tak, trudno być człowiekiem. To, że życie jest trudne, ma swój cel. Zostało zaprojektowane jako pole treningowe dla dusz. Dla niektórych bywa trudniejsze niż dla innych, ale na pewno dla nikogo nie jest łatwe. Wszyscy pochodzimy ze Świętego Miejsca i jesteśmy częściami Boga. Przychodzimy tutaj, aby się czegoś nauczyć i doznać przemienienia. Alchemia, o której mówię, istnieje naprawdę. Prawdziwa i jedyna alchemia to spotkać się z bólem, złością i nienawiścią, a w zamian dać miłość."
(czytana: 13-17.11.2023, Legimi)
5/5 [8/10]
March 12, 2021
What an amazing story. I am going to practice the art of "not thinking" when I eat. I loved this. And the story about Luke and Daniel touched my soul. Thank you Christopher for this amazing book that your dad, Leo, put into print. And thank you Leo and family for this treasure. And the three gifts. It is what life is. Most of the time we just do not see it due to our conditioning. What a different world this would be if we followed their meanings.
October 16, 2018
Inspirational insights to life after death
Excellent Book about real experiences of signs from the afterlife. Well written and hard to put down! Read while on a two hour flight.
Excellent Book about real experiences of signs from the afterlife. Well written and hard to put down! Read while on a two hour flight.
June 20, 2019
True spirituality
Profound truths expressed simply and in a way that can be understood by anyone. An excellent bridge between the mystical, the philosophical and practical approaches to life and beyond.
Profound truths expressed simply and in a way that can be understood by anyone. An excellent bridge between the mystical, the philosophical and practical approaches to life and beyond.
May 9, 2020
Highly recommend for parents of special needs children. Had such an important and strong message for me as a mother of a special needs child. Thankful to the author for taking the time to write it.
January 6, 2021
This was a very easy book to read. I was able to finish it in just a few hours. It is a story about the unexpected death of a son and the lessons he imparts by his death. It is a story of grief. It is a story of healing.
December 23, 2022
Inspiring and healing
This book is so beautiful, it takes you to into the journey of a doctor with a rational mind. Who’s son passing away help him to understand the deepest truth of all.
Also helps you understand why for some people is hard to understand spirituality.
This book is so beautiful, it takes you to into the journey of a doctor with a rational mind. Who’s son passing away help him to understand the deepest truth of all.
Also helps you understand why for some people is hard to understand spirituality.
May 20, 2018
The book details the author's experience and feelings. Many books available that are better on the subject.
July 16, 2019
Interesting!
There is more about the author medical life than about heaven and the soul. I have read better books than this about where we go after we die.
There is more about the author medical life than about heaven and the soul. I have read better books than this about where we go after we die.
January 31, 2021
A book I'd never pick up that fell in my lap. This actually got me back into reading. His voice shines and I found myself wanting to hear his story. Read it in a sitting or two.
February 9, 2021
A very believable and profound story of his sons message and purpose.
December 27, 2021
I gobbled this up in a single day. It left me feeling happy and hopeful, though I’m not the least bit religious. Filled with great observations and life lessons; I highlited plenty of them for later re-reading.
July 8, 2018
Very interesting observations about the purpose of an extremely challenging life. A quick read. I highly recommend this book.
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