Surviving Death

Surviving Death examines evidence for the possibility of consciousness existing beyond physical death. The author investigates cases of near-death experiences, mediumship, and reincarnation through interviews and historical research. Leslie Kean combines first-person investigation with documented scientific studies to analyze various phenomena related to survival of consciousness. She presents accounts from researchers, medical professionals, and individuals who have experienced these events directly. The book systematically addresses different categories of evidence, from deathbed visions to children's past-life memories, while maintaining scientific rigor and skeptical analysis. The research spans multiple countries and cultures over several decades. The work raises fundamental questions about human consciousness and challenges conventional assumptions about the relationship between mind and brain. It approaches profound existential topics through an evidence-based framework rather than a religious or purely philosophical perspective.

Readers appreciate Kean's methodical research approach and her focus on documented evidence rather than speculation. Many note her credible sources and interviews with scientists, doctors, and experiencers. Reviews highlight the balanced examination of near-death experiences, reincarnation cases, and medium studies. Common criticisms include the book's length and occasional repetition. Some readers found certain sections, particularly on mediumship, too detailed. Several skeptical readers felt Kean was too accepting of supernatural explanations. "She presents the evidence and lets readers decide," writes one Amazon reviewer, while another notes "too much focus on proving skeptics wrong instead of exploring the phenomena." Ratings: Goodreads: 4.0/5 (1,200+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (900+ ratings) LibraryThing: 3.8/5 (50+ ratings) The highest-rated chapters cover near-death experiences and children's past-life memories. The séance and medium sections receive more mixed feedback, with readers split on their credibility.

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🔍 Author Leslie Kean previously wrote "UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record," which became a New York Times bestseller 🌟 The book's research was partially inspired by the author's personal experience with her brother's death, which prompted her six-year investigation into survival after death ⚡ Netflix created a six-part documentary series based on the book in 2021, exploring near-death experiences, mediumship, and past life memories 🎭 Many of the cases studied in the book come from the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies, which has investigated over 2,500 cases of children remembering past lives 💫 Among the phenomena discussed is the case of Jacqueline Zieger, who was able to accurately describe events that occurred while she was in a deep coma, including detailed conversations between family members