Memories of the Afterlife: Life Between Lives Stories of Personal Transformation (Michael Newton's Journey of Souls, 4)

Although not written by Michael Newton, it is worthwhile reading. It gives different perspectives on the same subject. The format is the same as in the Newton's books but by different authors. He did edit the book. I would highly recommend it.

In Michael Newton's first two books, Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives and Destiny of Souls: New Case Studies of Life Between Lives, you get to witness his ground-breaking discovery of the existence we live between lives. Through many case studies, Dr. Newton paints a vivid picture of life between lives, shattering many commonly-held beliefs about the nature of God, the Universe and our reason for being.As editor of Memories of the Afterlife: Life Between Lives Stories of Personal Transformation, he continues the journey but this time through the efforts of 32 experienced practitioners from all over the planet who completed their training at the Michael Newton Institute. Their stories are no less fascinating as they enhance the credibility of the earlier works by repeating and reinforcing this shared glimpse of the afterlife. The case studies represent a variety of life situations, all with the powerful life-changing insights that can only be gained by remembering who you truly are, why you came here and with whom you are sharing the ride.Although certainly not a pre-requisite, if you haven't read Journey/Destiny of Souls I recommend you do so as these classics will explain things in a bit more organized and detailed fashion and will help fill in the blanks. MEMORIES OF THE AFTERLIFE is more unfettered and assumes at least a passing belief in life between lives rather than trying to prove it. I found it to be an excellent complement although it surely stands on its own as a fascinating read full of information and insight. I also found an interesting phenomenon absent in the earlier books - that you can get direct guidance about present situations from the LBL world while seemingly experiencing past events, showing that our concepts of past and present really don't extend beyond our limited physical reality.If you are stuck in the belief that you have one life in which to get it right and then it's either heaven or hell for eternity, then this book probably isn't for you. If you are open to a belief in multiple lives (along with the majority of people on this planet), then I highly recommend this book as it will help shed some light on the age-old quest regarding the nature of our immortality.

The stories provided in this book are enlightening as well as informative. For those interested or intrigued by LBL stories, they will find much to think about and even more to contemplate. These stories will be an informative read for those wishing to know more about LBL journeys, and how such journeys can be helpful to those seeking more self awareness.

PROS * A fast read, easy to read in small chunks * A lot of case studies reviewed * Footnotes reference Journey of Souls and Destiny of Souls (both by Newton)CONS * Case studies very short, not discussed in depth * Inconsistent writing stylesThis book is good, but not as good as Michael Newton's other books on the topic (linked in second "pro"). In his other books he goes in depth into each person's case study, but in this book the case studies are very cursory, taking only about 5 pages each. It leaves me wanting more. Also, each case study is written by a different psychologist, so they are in different writing styles, not all as good as another.I would recommend this but would recommend his other books first. Start with Journey then read Destiny, the order in which they were written. If you think you're only going to read one then read Destiny of Souls. I thought it was the most fun to read.

I have read all Newton's major books which have been fascinated and very helpful in giving new insights especially in regard to in-between lives. Having personally experienced non-stress related out-of-body and white light experiences such research has re-enforced and expanded my understanding.I was hoping to find satisfactory answers to some questions that all my life have caused me much heartache despite all my readings still do not make sense even in the big picture and continue to go unanswered:1. What purpose does it serves individuals who die suddenly or from indiscriminate natural "disasters?2.Prior to having the ability to learn from the experience in their present lives why do the very young suffer and die?3. Since animals do not have free will as humans and live mostly by instinct, what purpose does their suffering serve?...And why would a compassionate creator allow a natural system of carnivores/predators causing so much ongoing stress, fear and suffering in the animal kingdom?4. Why do so many people with so much talent and skill find themselves in circumstances with little opportunity to use those special abilities to make this a better world...Why do not the spirits not work along side us for the greater good rather then allow us to become so discouraged and allow others of greed and cruelty to continue to dominate and decimate our planet?5. Why does prolonged suffering occur amongst animals ...how could they be learning anything to further there spiritual evolvement since unlike man they are instinctual beings without free will ?6. It seems that“lessons” can often be so hard, and or prolonged as to severely traumatized a person and loved ones causing understandable bitterness and regression, especially when earthbound the reasons are unfathomable yet still not revealed to them, which seems counter-productive and cruel ? Christ knew with certainty where he came from, his purpose and where he was going and why he was being crucified while God in spirit by his side, giving much needed comfort and fortitude etc. ...so why not the rest of us ? 7. Childhood would seem waste of time rather then starting at a mature age or where one left off from their last incarnation. Children being more prone to engage in abuse (...and further bad karma) cause unnecessary suffering, especially toward the defenseless such as animals?It would be a great relief as well as remove a substantial hindrance to my spiritual progress if any anyone could answer these questions as specifically as possible or give me references to some text that does, or if unable to ask someone appropriate during your hypnotic therapeutic questionings who could, such as a spiritual guide which if published would be of great interest and worth to others as well.Thank you such much for your time and considerations,Brad Kalita“Sum greater than parts”:The multi-faceted elements of human beings as a whole may be more comprehensible to make a comparison to the facets of water.Water is probably the most wondrous of substances having several distinct forms/properties depending the environment: Solid, liquid and vapor.Solid State…which we know well. Humane similarities in liquid state: Potential to let go, and just flow...exampfied by the wise elder who fell into a raging riversurviving by not struggling and exhausting himself but rather flowing over the rapids until reaching calmer waters.Vaporous State …ethereal/spirit state, as in transcending or “passing over.”In scientific terms; Matter and energy never lost but transformed ...“having continually evolving integrative emergent qualities”.Such deductions may be comforting as well as enlightening since they coincide with laws of physics, thereby lending fascinating possibilities to human transformative potential.Life after Life based upon personal and thousands of documented case studies:Evidence: Those experiencing an“Out-of-body” often see/report things that they couldn’t possibly have seen/known.Core experiences independent of pre-religious etc. beliefs.Very young unaculterated children have same experience as adults.Contrary to claimed as stress induced, experiences are often situationally non-threatening spontaneous events.“The Unified Field”: Before returning earthbound “Near-Deaths” are often met by loves ones and animals experiencing surroundings of luminous radiant harmony and great beauty.Any questions/concerns are satisfactory answered telepathically, then consciously deleted.A detailed review is made of ones life during a wonderful restful period prior to corrective co-strategy...including race, gender, planet etc. for next incarnation.For teaching progressive/evolvement purposes unless prior reconciled, abuses inflicted are likewise experienced.“Ye shall do even greater things” – Jesus: Through further effort, varied life situational experiences and resulting acquired wisdom, eventually an ultimate magnificently blissful eternal multi-dimensional state of incredible opportunities and abilities is achieved.

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This compilation of 32 case studies by the members of The Newton Institute takes you on an ethereal journey where you'll discover your real home. I have the earlier book Journey of Souls but somehow that fell short to make the impact this one did. Spiritual regression is a powerful technique to uncover truths about your own journey on earth, why you are really here, what lessons one is supposed to learn and the assurance that death isn't scary but just the beginning of a beautiful journey back to your home filled with love, compassion and welfare. I'd recommend this book to everyone interested in spiritual progress.

Fascinating reading.

Cette lecture nous connecte à la psyché intime de personnes intelligentes, sensibles, évoluées, et de leur expérience d'hypnothérapie.Il me semble que cette lecture nous connecte nous-même à cette dimension de l'âme, faite d'amour, de compassion, de sens donné aux épreuves de la vie. Ainsi chaque lecture fait-elle du bien au lecteur.Il me semble que c'est un livre qui se lit petit à petit, quand on est bien disposé pour se connecter au monde spirituel.Le livre est un recueil écrit par différents hypnothérapeutes, des hommes et des femmes, dont chaque style est différent.Les descriptions des sessions d'hypnoses sont parfois elliptiques, d'un style distant ou comme résumées. Le coté technique est éludé. Comme il est expliqué l'objet de ce livre est de présenter les vertus thérapeutiques du procédé d'hypnose, pas d'expliquer la méthode employée. Ce n'est pas non plus un livre critique ou contradictoire par rapport aux concepts admis par cette école. Ce n'est pas un rapport scientifique. Les exemples présentés sont des modèles de succès. C'est démonstratif.Il ne me semble pas certain que cette lecture puisse s'adresser à tous. Le concept de réincarnation peut perturber certaines personnes ou bien contredire certaines croyances. La lecture demande une certaine maturité.On comprend mieux ce qui est décrit si on a déjà lu les livres de Michael Newton.

Having read Newtons JOURNEY OF SOULS followed by DESTINY OF SOULS I wondered if there could possibly be any new materials in MEMORIES OF THE AFTERLIFE. Much to my delight there is! It is an excellent read that goes deeper into the the topic of life between lives through several fascinating case studies. I found it very nicely top and tails the first two books.UPDATE: I visited a Michael Newton trained past life regression therapist and - over 2 days - regressed to the final day of 3 of my past life's. My last life, I discovered, was as a US marine in the Pacific War where I witnessed being killed in action. Before that a farmer (I passed away whist standing in a field) and prior to that in Austria ( I died after jumping off a waterfall and saw my own funeral in an Apline town) 3 outdoor deaths! I also experienced what Newton terms the life between life’s and as a consequence can understand many of the directions my life has taken down here. Everyone’s experience is unique but for me reading these books has been a life changing experience.

Good read recommend