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by Richard Christian Matheson (Author) "BEGIN AT THE BEGINNING" IS THE PHRASE ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press (April 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0312871449
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312871444
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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
This review is from: What Dreams May Come (Hardcover)
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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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The most thought provoking, evocative novel ever., 15 July 2001
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This review is from: What Dreams May Come (Mass Market Paperback)
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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my friends husband borrowed this book from a friend and wanted his wife to read it, so he photocopied it for her while he was at work. Not a mean feat as the book is quite long! Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars Dull and a little boring
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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.

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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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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
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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
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5.0 out of 5 stars Utterly stunning - a rare delight for the minds eye
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