I re-read this book to remember the story from the first time I read it 15 years ago. Joyce suffered so many health problems that she prayed for death. Her prayer was answered. She had literally willed herself to die. But what she found out when she got to the other side caused her to ask to come back to her pain-wracked body to be given more time to complete the things she came to this world to do. This book is targeted at anybody who is contemplating suicide. She published a later edition in 2000. Reading online, I learned she then lost her home of 35 years to fire. In spite of continued tragedies including the loss of her husband, Joyce continued to work to help people struggling with thoughts of suicide. The book is well written, enjoyable to read and worth your time. There are unique insights and many revelations confirming the NDE visions of others. Her relating the life review common to many NDEs is perhaps one of the best I have ever read.
A friend gave me this book 10 years ago during a period of severe depression & it saved my life. Suicide was on my mind a lot because the agony in my mind was more than I felt I could endure. By then I had been coping with severe depression for 20 years. But when I read this book I knew I would never struggle with thoughts of suicide again & I haven't. I still cope with depression & health problems, but I keep going & many blessings have come my way. I have given out many copies of this book, lent out my copies many times, & even had the pleasure of meeting the author. She's an amazing woman. Read this book. Her story is so engrossing & what she learned will change your life for the better no matter what your circumstances. This book has saved many lives. If you want to know more about the author go to her website griefrelief.org. This is a book worth reading & worth sharing.