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What Dreams May Come (Paperback)

by Richard Matheson (Author) "BEGIN AT THE BEGINNING" IS THE PHRASE ..." (more)

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Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Saint Martin's Press Inc.; Reprint edition (30 Jan 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0765308703
ISBN-13: 978-0765308702
Product Dimensions: 20.3 x 14 x 2 cm

Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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When an unexpected accident cuts his life short, separating him from his beloved wife, Chris Nielsen must discover the nature of life after death, but when tragedy threatens to divide Chris and Annie forever, he risks his very soul to save her from an eternity of despair. Reprint.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Serious, Thought Provoking, and Emotional, 21 Mar 1999

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This review is from: What Dreams May Come (Mass Market Paperback)

The story begins with the main characters death, similar to "Made In Heaven" and like in that story Heaven isn't Heaven without the one that you love. The author uses a similar pretense, but is still original in the presentation. I would love to listen in while this author and and Spider Robinson talk about their ideas on life after death. Some of the thinking in this book is similar to Spider Robinson's "Lifehouse" series.

The hero dies, but is unable to pass on to the next plain because he feels his wife's pain. When he finally passes on and reaches "summerland" (Heaven), he can not find happiness without Ann, his wife and soulmate. While he is making this discovery his wife kills herself because she feels that life without him isn't worth living. The Hero searches through Hell and only through his love for her and his sacrificing himself is any good accomplished.

The story is deep and serious (it may belong in the religous section rather than the Science Fiction section) but still a good read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A book that should be read by everyone, 28 Aug 2001

By	magic1@btinternet.com (Essex, England) - See all my reviews

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This book is the best I have ever read. It is a journal dictated to a medium by a man who has died. It tells of what lies beyond death. It reads like reality and not fiction and one feels uplifted and hopeful after reading it (which is surprising as it is simply a work of fiction). However it was thoroughly researched and the author has drawn from near death experiences, the amount of research shows and the eternal nature of the human soul shine through and make one feel alive. It will also make you examine your life in the here and now and wonder which of your actions will follow you through to the next life and which are superfluous. An amazing read. RUN out and buy it!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The most thought provoking, evocative novel ever., 15 Jul 2001

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I read this book with great regularity - as a hospice nurse, having spiritual views can help enormously to cope with death and dying on a daily basis. Whilst it is, indeed, fictional the expansive list of references included demonstrates the amount of research conducted by Mr Matheson. Most of the references are non-fictional studies into near-death experiences. I would urge readers who enjoy this story to take a look at work by Raymond Moody and George Ritchie. The story is all-absorbing - one feels acquainted with Chris Neilson (the dead guy) and desperate for him to find peace. The description of 'Summerland' is fantastic, reassuring (especially if you've been bereaved)and very convincing. It's hard to remember this is a novel not an eye witness account. The film adaptation was a travesty - this book is ahead of its time and an absolute gem.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Dull and a little boring
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- Everytime I picked up this book to read, it would make me fall asleap after a reading a few pages. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Monica704

2.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Movie, Below Average Book
The movie based off this book was fantastic. It was a visual feast topped off with great acting.

The plot of this book is good, but the writing is lacking. Read more

Published 4 months ago by Sean Gainford

4.0 out of 5 stars What Dreams May Come
I had been wanting to read this story for sometime, having missed the film. I found it rather depressing, but that's the story, however it was well written and explained things... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Tale
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2.0 out of 5 stars nice idea, possibly unwriteable
I was prepared to stretch my credulity considering this was a book written in the mid 1970s and there was plenty of off wack new age stuff floating around at that time. Read more

Published on 19 Jun 2007 by T. Rowe

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book Brings Reading Alive!
I loved this book. Right from the start, it whisks you right into its brilliantly conceived plot and Richard Matheson's brilliant descriptions of the beautiful afterlife are truly... Read more

Published on 22 Aug 2000 by yikeswebsite@hotmail.com

5.0 out of 5 stars Affirming my own beliefs
What a great book, having seen the film with my husband, (my very own lost love) I had to read the book, and loved every page of it. Read more

Published on 29 Nov 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is beautiful, the film only half as good
I, like others, read this book many years ago after finding it at a second hand book stall. Yes it's not to everyone's liking but it is such a lovely thought that there just... Read more

Published on 31 Oct 1999 by kinsley@cwcom.net

5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly stunning - a rare delight for the minds eye
When I set out to read this book I did so with no pre-conceived ideas or ideals. What I found as I turned from page to page to page was a magnificiently breathtaking,... Read more

Published on 28 Jul 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars a philosophical story that transcends reality itself
This work, while it doesn't compare to the vocal elegance of other writers, more than compensates with his believability and originality. Read more

Published on 2 Jun 1999

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