I read this because I am curious about near-death experiences and (regrettably) hanker after proof that there might be some evidence of life after death. Unfortunately, this book seems to filter such experiences through a Christo-centric viewpoint, seeking to prove or substantiate some of the tenets of Christianity and in particular those of judgement, heaven, hell and even purgatory.

I would absolutely respect the testimony of individuals and it is not for me to confirm or deny what they experienced. But this is not the book to examine those experiences from a disinterested or scientific viewpoint. (Of course science may not be the key factor here; but there is a disappointing lack of rigour).

I love reading about the paranormal and associated Fortean topics but remain broadly sceptical if only because many of the writers on the topic (not to mention those on TV) seem to produce such wishy-washy nonsense.

In summary, rather a disappointment. I'm reading two other books at the moment and paused to interpolate this. ( )