Review of the book: Evidence for an Afterlife, by Jeffrey Long MD

     During this week's session, Ann S presented a review of the book Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near Death Experiences by Dr. Jeffrey Long with John Perry. Under Read More below I have posted the hand out that summarized this book. After reading through my review, the group discussed what they thought of this book, and if it could be considered a scientific study of the Near Death Experience. Most thought that the analysis in the book was as close to science that one could get in a study of these experiences since objective production or testing of such experiences could not be done. The author analyzed a questionnaire reporting anecdotal experiences. However, the author was able to illicit 1300 such anecdotes. He tried to then apply some statistical analysis to these anecdotes. The question was asked whether the book did produce belief in the group in the afterlife. About 2/3 of the group raised their hand that yes they did believe. Read the review to see if you would like to get the book and read the entire premise there.

Next week: Gunther Pohlman Society Meeting: More of his writings.

     Also the author, Ann, is planning on presenting the book, Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences by Dr. Jeffrey Long, a radiation oncologist. Presentation scheduled right now for December 9, 2010. So if you would like to read ahead and be exceptionally prepared for the Dec 9 discussion, read this book. There is also a website: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/34953759 where Dr. Jeffrey Long talks to a woman who describes a Near Death Experience on MSNBC. Check it out.