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284th out of 374 books
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302 voters
The Next Place
by
Warren Hanson (Goodreads Author)
"The Next Place" is an inspirational journey of light and hope to a place where earthly hurts are left behind. An uncomplicated journey of awe and wonder to a destination without barriers.
Hardcover, 36 pages
Published
January 1st 1997
by Waldman House Press
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This is a great picture book which i interpret as being about life after death. Or if not life, then the thing that is after death but is not life (as we know it). I am going to read it at my Gran's funeral.
We all die. So why do so many work so hard not to talk about it? This absolutely beautiful illustrated book tackles what happens after death in a lovely comforting beautiful way. I found, as an adult, it was just what I needed during a difficult time to put into perspective how we are all connected to one another. It makes this book equally a good gift for an adult who has lost someone, as it is as a tool to talk about death with a child.
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Summary: The Next Place is an inspirational journey of light and hope to a place where earthly hurts are left behind. An uncomplicated journey of awe and wonder to a destination without barriers.
Lose yourself in the uplifting sense of comfort and serenity. Embrace the joyful spirit of oneness. Then pour yourself into the lives of those you love.
The Next Place is, above all, a celebration of life. Hear the music. Feel the warmth. And be carried away along life's everlasting flight. Thanks Goodrea...more
Lose yourself in the uplifting sense of comfort and serenity. Embrace the joyful spirit of oneness. Then pour yourself into the lives of those you love.
The Next Place is, above all, a celebration of life. Hear the music. Feel the warmth. And be carried away along life's everlasting flight. Thanks Goodrea...more
I love this book. It is a beautiful way to explain death to children and adults. My daughter brought this home from the school library when she was in 3rd grade, having chosen it due to the illustrations on the cover. We read it together and I found myself feeling comforted, believing there is a "next place" but not always being sure about what or where it is. Now as I travel the road of grief again, I have read and re-read this book. I even read this to my sister who is terminally ill and we we...more
Fascinating! This book talks about the after life basically without actually coming out and tying it to any religion. This would be a great book to try to soothe a child who has recently experienced a death in the family or something like that, or if the child just asks about what happens after one dies. I'm not sure I would have this in the classroom, but it is a great book that student's parents might choose to read.
Having recently lost a loved one, this book was recommended to me. I found it uplifting, comforting and inspiring all at the same time. Filled with wonderful thoughts like: "I will be absolutely free of the things that I held onto that were holding onto me" makes me want to read and reread it. Wouldn't be marvelous if we could create a heaven on earth in our hearts and homes!
I remembered this book today as I was picking out my clothes tonight for a funeral for one of my student's parents tomorrow. I wonder if it is a comfort to kids to have it read to them as it is for me to read it to them. A must read for any adult who has young children and they find themselves needing to understand and explain what happens after death.
I picked this book up for my daughter to read in the waiting room at our doctor's office. After she silently read it, I asked her what it was about, she said, Heaven. I read it to myself and it is such a beautiful book. The illustrations are amazing, but the words are so comforting and profound. All I can say is that this is a must have.
This is a nicely illustrated book of reassuring words and platitudes about the next life or afterlife or however you choose to define it. It is calming, inspiring and moving, and is likely to bring peace to those who have suffered a loss. It is a good book to read to children when discussing the concept of death to them.
I was trying to find comfort imagining he was in the place the book mentions. I wanted to believe he went from a brutally violent death to "glide beyond the rainbows. Drift above the sky. Fly into the wonder, without ever wondering why."
Very little eases the pain of a violent death.
Very little eases the pain of a violent death.
Gentle peaceful description of a glimpse of author's view of 'the next place'. The imagery is calming and gentle and I enjoyed the text but very much new-age. Some would find this very comforting, others may find it incongruous with their own beliefs.
I cannot tell you how many times I have recommended this book. I've never seen a more beautiful, simple, all-encompassing explanation of "The Next Place".
Beautiful book with thoughts and illustrations of the author's thoughts on the afterlife. Peaceful, gentle, wonderful
An excellent book for anyone grieving a loss. I give this to adults who are in mourning,and it's a wonderful read.
Although I use this book on occasion with grieving children, I find it is too esoteric for really younger kids.
The concept of eternity/heaven. Try this one at the nursing home and at children's Sunday School and see what happens.
This book is always pleasant to keep close by -- Just in case someone you know has a loved one that died.
In my opinion, there is not a better book available for children on the sensitive subject of death.
This book is a wonderful one to share with any child who has to deal with the death of a loved one.
This book only takes a few minutes to read, but will warm your heart with every page.
Lovely...lovely book...makes you think about death in a new, positive way! A must read
Good children's (of all ages) book on what happens after we die.
Good one to read with kids after the death of a loved one.
The perfect companion of comfort when losing someone.
Would be a great gift book to comfort someone after a loss.
This is my new all time FAV!!! I loved this book!
Beautiful images but difficult to read.
Sweet Jessi bought this book for me.. I love it!!
absolutely beautiful.
Poetic and poignant book explores what "The Next Place" will be like. While nicely open to interpretation, the author does assure young readers that their bodies will be left behind, that every material thing they ever had will be left behind, but that all the love and relationships, laughter and memories will be there. At times bittersweet, this ends up as a moving exploration of change, renewal, and regeneration outside the bounds of our earthly lives.
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Dec 17, 2008 01:30am