Many individuals who have been pronounced clinically "dead" have returned to life with amazing stories to tell. This documentary, hosted by Joseph Campanella, discusses this interesting phenomenon, and people who have had near-death experiences give fascinating personal accounts. Especially intriguing information is offered by Dannion Brinkley (author of Saved by the Light), who had his first near-death experience after being struck by lightning, was resuscitated, and continued to live with multiple medical problems (and an inspiringly positive attitude). He then had a second experience years later, when he "died" in the hospital and again returned to life. Medical experts and well-known authors who have specialized in the subject (notably Dr. Raymond Moody and Dr. Melvin Morse) provide convincing factual evidence that these experiences are real events that occur as part of the transition from life to death, not brain chemical-induced hallucinations or delusions caused by shock. Many individuals (including some very small children) remember similar things, such as being in the presence of a loving being with whom they could wordlessly communicate and with whom they reviewed their lives. A striking aspect of these experiences is that most of the people who have had them seem to no longer have a fear of death.
by Alice Duncan
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