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MESSAGES: Evidence for Life after Death
By George E. Dalzell, L.C.S.W.
Foreword by Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D., author of "The Afterlife Experiments" ("An absolute must-read." -- John Edward). Dr. Schwartz is the director of the Human Energy Systems Laboratory, University of Arizona.
New York, NY (July 1st, 2002) - Popular interest in after-death communication has skyrocketed over the last few years (witness the media successes of mediums John Edward, James Van Praagh, George Anderson, e.g.) and it is not because people are more bereaved than they were before. People have always longed for confirmation of life after death to quell fears surrounding mortality and to ease the pain over the loss of a loved one. As the scientific community continues to take the study of the paranormal more seriously, a small group of highly talented mediums have put their abilities to the test ("The HBO Experiment," 1999). Shining despite the scrutiny of science, the public fascination with after-death communication his risen exponentially as mediums make history. Enter author and psychiatric social worker, George Dalzell, whose new book, MESSAGES: Evidence for Life after Death (Hampton Roads, 2002), adds invaluable pieces to the ongoing puzzle that millions are trying to put together as well as seriously addressing questions like: Is what John Edward does for real or not?
George Dalzell was confronted by the possibility of life after death when his closest friend, Michael Keller, died in a strange and tragic car accident. Keller appeared to establish contact with eight people in the months following his death, including the author. Seeking confirmation of his experiences, Dalzell participated in scientific experiments at the University of Arizona with stunning results just like John Edward, host of the popular syndicated TV series, CROSSING OVER.
The data resulting from Dalzell's experiences described in MESSAGES is a significant contribution to the growing dialogue on life after death. Says, Dalzell, "I felt compelled to tell this story, about how a tragedy gave birth to an informal series of experiments in which I put to the test the hypothesis that the human spirit survives death." In a field filled with skeptics, George Dalzell is armed with new data that will not only amaze you and challenge your thinking, but inspire and entertain you as well.
"This is a wonderful journey of one man's enlightened exploration of the spiritual world. You will be comforted with the knowledge that your loved ones are right at your fingertips."
-James Van Praagh, Author of NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, Talking to Heaven (Dutton)
"A celebration of the power of logic and love in the search for survival of consciousness after death."
-Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D., Author of The Afterlife Experiments (Simon & Schuster)
"A brilliant ray of light, MESSAGES should be embraced by every seeking mind. Ii. is proof of Love's everlasting power. Here lies more credible evidence of life after life. This book has the power to enlighten and transform our lives." -Joel Rothschild, Author of Signals: An Inspiring Story of Life after Life (New World Library)
During the course of his investigation, Dalzell experienced firsthand the work of world- famous mediums such as John Edward, James Van Praagh, Robert Brown, and the Scole Experimental Group. His encouraging conclusions may comfort grieving families and reverse the natural inclination to fear death and the corresponding feelings of separation and loss:
* The extraordinary shared experience that led a mental health professional to use mediumship as a tool to help grieving families
* Adds to the growing body of evidence for the survival of the human soul
* A call to action for further research on a topic of critical importance to all humankind
* Provides serenity and comfort for the living by transcending the fear of death
George E. Dalzell, L.C.S.W., a graduate of Northwestern University, is a mental health professional who holds a master's degree in social work and is licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. He has appeared as a mental health expert on TV shows such as LEEZA, and has been a featured guest on radio programs such as Art Bell, Good Day USA, MBS Network, and 2UE in Sydney, Australia. He lives in Los Angeles, California.