Justin Place 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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 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