1. Justin Place

2.  This books is aimed to bring enlightenment to the reader on the subject of dying, and what lies beyond. It is composed of four essays written by Miss. Ross.  The information provided is based on over 20,000 case studies of peoples who were dying or had near death experiences.

3.  A founder in the creation of the hospice movement we have currently in society.  Was a pioneer on the workings and research on the subject of life after death and dying its self  Amazingly enough she was able to witness and record information for more then 20,000 cases  Creator of the 5 Stages of grief and dying.

4.  Despite culture religion or age the process of dying is the same for all humans.  There are three stages, and the process is compared to a butterfly emerging from a cocoon.  First is the “out of body experience” a heightened sense of awareness for the situation  The Second stage is one of astroprojection where you are now enlightened.

5.  And the third stage is known as going towards the light. This is categorized by pure bliss and acceptance  A better outlook on death can lead to a more beneficial life and understanding on personal growth and happiness.

6.  Through experiencing trials and tribulations such as being and unwanted child, and the after effects of WW2 Miss. Ross gained a deeper appreciation for death.  Caused questions as to why no studies were ever done on the process of dying or near death experiences  Accepting death as the next step of the human experience will ease loss and fear of mortality

7.  Death is the shedding of the physical body and is experienced by every human.  Met by loved ones who proceeded in death  All ailments are relived, such as blind seeing, and the mute talking.  Crossing of symbolic landscape such as bridge, valley, or tunnel  Personal judgment on every choice and the consequences

8.  Facet of divinity present in man for the last 8 million years  With the introduction of organ transplant arises legal issues on when someone is actually dead  Personally experienced a near death event and the model held true  Four Spiritual quadrants, physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual

9.  Depending on they type of relationship the child has with the parent determines the amount of grieving  Talking about the death and process after life can help lead to a healthy grieving process  Communication can also help the passer with unresolved issues they may be having  Child may try to bring the parent back with good behaviors, or will expect them to comeback at some point