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Echoes from Eternity extends the research work commenced with the best-selling book Glimpses of Eternity into new areas. More than twenty new first-hand accounts of persons who died, entered the Spirit World, and returned are reported. Scientists call such events near-death experiences (NDEs). Sixty-eight case studies are documented and analyzed for unusual patterns and parallels with LDS scriptures.

     The author's continuing research confirms previous findings and also reveals new and unexpected insights. Several of those who experienced NDEs tell of having seen themselves in a pre-mortal environment making choices about their future life on earth. Some children's experiences are recorded, and their innocence and candor sheds additional light on the subject of death and the hereafter.

     Some of the interviewed individuals went through extensive NDEs, and their vivid recollections are described in detail. The first part of the book documents recorded interviews of the persons who traveled beyond the veil of this life and returned. Their accounts are recorded in full, without editorial comment. In the second part of the book, those experiences are analyzed by the author, based on his extensive previous research in this area and in the context of LDS scriptures and teachings.

     These two approaches combine to make a powerful witness that life after death is not to be feared. One lady, whose account is typical of many of the responses, said, "I don't think people should be afraid of dying. I've lost all fear of death since my experience."

     This book makes a major contribution to the field of near-death research, and it answers many questions about this life and the life to come. Questions about pre-mortal choices, the role of pain in mortal experience, the effect improper choices made in this life have on one's post-mortal existence, the healing power of the Savior's love, and the continuation of family life in the hereafter are thoughtfully examined. What emerges with clarity is a strong message of love, hope, and eternal growth.

Table of Contents

Foreword, 11

Introduction, 13
Ann's Angel, 13
Why Another Book on Near-death Experiences?, 14
The Search for Truth, 15
How the Research Was Conducted, 16
Are the Stories True?, 18
Why the Comparison with LDS Scriptures?, 19
How This Book Is Organized, 19


Part I-The Experiences

1. Two Left-One Came Back, 23
Eloise Weaver-Background and an Early Experience, 23
A Premonition, 24
A Terrible Accident-Strange Visitors, 25
An Embrace Out-of-Body, 26
Further Questions About the Experience, 27
Final Thoughts on the Experiences, 29

2. A Child's View of Jesus, 30
Cynthia Prueitt-A Troubled Child and a Remarkable Experience, 30
A Special Blessing-Analysis of the Experience, 32
Final Thoughts by Cynthia, 35
Florence Susan Cornish, 35
An Interesting Painting-Susan's Dream, 36
Questions About Susan's Dream, 37

3. New Beginnings, 38
Barry E. Kirk-A Bad Accident, 38
Lost Memory, a Tunnel, and a White Light, 40
A Twenty-three-year-old Baby-Analysis of Experience, 41
A Final Message-Importance of Personal Histories, 43
Vern G. Swanson, 44
A Tragic Trip, 45
Problems of Severe Melancholy-A Beautiful Visitor, 46
Some Aftereffects-Questions About Experience, 48

4. Multiple Experiences, 50
Julie-Visit by a Deceased Vietnam Soldier, 50
Instructions About a Wonderful Place, 5 1
Aftermath, 53
A View of a Previous Existence, 54
Dreams and Precognition Experiences, 56
A Concept of Previous Knowledge and No Time, 58
Interview with Julie's Mother, 61

5. An Extensive Experience, 62
Elane Durham, 62
A Terrible Illness and Prayers, 63
Out of Her Body-An Incredible Light, 64
Life's Review, 66
Teacher, and a Remembrance of Knowledge Long Forgotten, 67
Questions about the Bible and the True Church, 69
Other Knowledge, and a View of a Pre-mortal State, 70
  A Beautiful Place-Visit by Deceased Relatives, 72
Finding "The People, 75

6. A Courageous Man, 77
Bill, 77
A Nasty Accident, 78
Medical Complications, 79
Healing Hands, 80
Through an Archway, 81
Recovery, 82
Analysis of Bill's Experience, 83

7. Two Women Who Saw the Light, 86
Louise-A Premonition and an Accident, 86
Two Men in White, 87
A Visitor from the Other Side-Questions, 88
Joyce-A Difficult Birth-A Strange Experience, 91
  Analysis of Joyce's Experience, 92

8. Children's Experiences, 94
Eileen Pitcher and Jennifer, 94 
Spiritual Warning and a Reassurance, 95 
Terrible Accident, 96
Visit by a Great-grandfather, 97
A Conversation with Jennifer, 99
Rocky and Berta, 100
A Bad Fall and a Prayer, 101
Recovery, and a Story of a Visit to Heaven, 102
Questions of Berta, 105
A Visit with Rocky, 106

9. A Man With a Mission, 107
Jack, 107
An Experience that Changed His Life, 108
A Strange Sign in the Sky-A View of Hell, 109
A Dangerous Assignment, 111
Questions about Jack's Experiences, 114

10. A Lesson in Pain, 117
DeLynn, 117
A Father's Blessing, 118
Health Crises, 119
A Trip in a Tunnel, 121
A Familiar Voice, 123
A Pre-mortal Choice, 124
A View of Gethsemane-A Familiar Home, 125
Out-of-Body in the Hospital Room, 127
Questions About DeLynn's Experience, 128

11. Two Who Tried Suicide, 132
Karen-Her Suicide Attempt, 132
Questions About the Suicide Experience, 134
A Devastating Experience-Cancer, 135
Spiritual Guides, 137
Dallas, 138
Despair and a Suicide Attempt, 139
Out-of-Body to a Marvelous Place, 140
A Conversation with the Lord, 140
Physical Recovery, 142
Another Medical Emergency-Final Thoughts, 144

12. A Man and a Boy, 146
Chuck, 146
A Dangerous Assignment and a Shooting, 147
Out-of-Body, 148
Recovery, 149
A Beloved Father-Life Threatening Situations, 150
Final Thoughts, 153
Mike-A Prayer, a Hunting Trip, and a Fall, 153
Out-of-Body and a Visit to the Stars, 154
A Place of Light and a View of the Future, 155
Rescue and Recovery-Questions About Mike's Experiences, 156

13. Diverse Experiences, 160
Lavor Allen-Heart Failure, 160
Visit to Another World, 161
Questions About Lavor's Experience, 162
Barbara, 163
A High Fever-Out-of-Body, 164
Questions Concerning Barbara's Experience, 165
Patricia, 166
A Dangerous Experiment-A Strange Outcome, 167
A Strange Force, 168

14. Learning Experiences, 170
Elizabeth Marie-A Youthful Mistake , 170
An Astonishing Experience-Indescribable Love, 171
Questions of Elizabeth Marie, 172
Other Spiritual and Out-of-Body Experiences, 176
A Message for Others, 177
Lori-A Serious Illness, 178
Other Out-of-Body Experiences, 181

15. Three Who Felt the Love, 184
Mary-A Hunger for Love, 184
A Tunnel, and a Rainbow-colored Room, 185
A Second Experience, 186
Recovery-Questions About Mary's Experiences, 187
A Serious Illness and a Healing, 188
Maria, 189
A Ruptured Appendix and a Beautiful Experience, 190
Debbie-A Difficult Operation, 192
Cradled by Christ, 193
Questions About Debbie's Experience, 194
Debbie's Recovery, and Her Final Thoughts, 196

16. A Profound Experience, 197
David Chevalier, 197
A Terrible Wound, 198
Medical Treatment, and Strange Happenings, 200
The Savior-An Amazing Valley, 201
Recovery, 202
Questions About David's Experience, 203
Thoughts on the Meaning of the Experience, 205

17. A Genealogy Experience, 207
Renee  Zamora-A Precursor Experience, 207
An Improperly Diagnosed Illness, 208
Strange Visitors,  209
Trip to an Unusual Place, 210
A Frightening Man, 212
The End of Renee's Experience, 213

18. A Life's Review in the Light, 215
Roger Smith-A Volkswagen Crash, 215
Journey to Another World, 216
A Visit With the Lord, 217
A Detailed Life's Review, 218
Further Analysis of Roger's Experience, 219
Return to Life-Other Strange Experiences, 220


Part ll-The Meaning

19. Are The Stories True?, 225
Commonly Asked Questions, 225
Authenticity of the Experiences, 226
The Varied Nature of the Experiences,  230
Motivation of Those Telling Their Stories, 232
What About Reincarnation?, 233
What Do Carol and Arvin Gibson Believe About NDEs?,  235

20. Freedom of Choice, 236
The Plan of Salvation, 236
Some Aspects of Choice, 238
Pre-mortal Choice, 241
Some Teachings and Some Speculations-Summary, 244

21. Negative Experiences, 248
The Nature of Negative Experiences, 248
Some Negative Examples,  250
Visions of Hell, 252
Evil Spirits Trapped Souls, 253
Trapped Souls, 254
Why Not More Negative Experiences?,  255
LDS Teachings and Scriptures Concerning Evil,  257
Summary Concerning Negative Experiences, 260

22. Patterns and Parallels, 262
Statistical Summary, 262
Other Patterns and Parallels, 271

23. Families, 278
Examples of Family Ties, 278
Genealogy Experiences, 282
Thoughts on Renee's Experience, 286
Families Are Forever, 288

24. Appearances of Deity, 290 
NDE Accounts of Deity, 290                                                
Scriptural Descriptions Of Christ and Heavenly Father, 295                
Later Accounts of Christ's Appearance, 297
Summary, 299

25. Some Final Thoughts, 302
Finding the Truth, 302
The Lord's Church, 304
Human Destiny, 308

Appendix-Two Book Statistical Data,  312                                    
Notes, 316
Selected Bibliography, 321
Index, 325

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