The Survival of the Soul:

by Lisa Williams

Many of us have questions about the passage of life and often wonder what happens when we die. In this amazingly insightful book by medium/clairvoyant Lisa Williams, evidence of the afterlife is explored.Through various channels such as meditation, psychic readings, communication with her Spirit Guide, and a personal near-death experience, Lisa delves into the journey of the soul, discusses the different stages of the afterlife, and reveals what life is really like on the other side. Survival of the Soul addresses the myriad questions many of us have surrounding this subject, especially if we’ve gone through the painful experience of having lost loved ones. Lisa provides a reassuring glimpse into this fascinating topic by exploring the pathway to the afterlife and then to reincarnation; with the realization that death is not final, but rather a transition into the world beyond —a place that should be honored, not feared.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Self Help, Inspirational, Paranormal, New Age

262 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2011

About the author

Many of us have questions about the passage of life and often wonder what happens when we die. In the amazingly insightful books by medium/clairvoyant Lisa Williams, evidence of the afterlife is explored. Through various channels such as meditation, psychic readings, communication with her Spirit Guide, and a personal near-death experience, Lisa delves into the journey of the soul, discusses the different stages of the afterlife, and reveals what life is really like on the other side.

Her books address the myriad questions many of us have surrounding this subject, especially if we’ve gone through the painful experience of having lost loved ones. Lisa provides a reassuring glimpse into this fascinating topic by exploring the pathway to the afterlife and then to reincarnation; with the realization that death is not final, but rather a transition into the world beyond—a place that should be honored, not feared.

Reviews

[Debbie "DJ"]

Okay, so it’s fun to read a woo woo book once in awhile! After losing a partner though, this book actually helped. There were so many unexplainable things happening after my partner passed, I couldn’t possibly logically explain any of it. Honestly, I wish I would have read this before as I could have been much more in tune with what was happening. No idea how to rate this, about half way through it was over the top, but it did personally help me!

[Louie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been a fan of Lisa's for years and I bought this book not because it told me anything new, but because I love Lisa's style of writing. The sincerity and love just come pouring out of its pages, giving support to all who read it and an understanding that the spiritual world is actually the dominant existence.

While you'll receive no spoilers from me, I have to say that Lisa's book helps you see that the world of Spirit isn't that far away at all, In fact, it's always with us. Like many other readers, there's only so much spiritualism I can take and most tomes regarding this subject are just out to make a quick buck. That being said, I'll read anything by Edgar Cayce... and of course, Lisa Williams.

if there's one thing to take away from this book is that what's waiting will always be there. This makes it even more important to do everything you can while you're in the physical to make your life worthwhile. The soul isn't inside us, we are actually inside the soul's energy.

On the other side, you can have almost anything just by asking for it, but here on this side, you really have to try to make things work. It's this effort that determines if your soul progresses in this life, or if you have to wait to make it better in the next.

[Madi · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book can be compared to none. Lisa fully describes our paths on the other side. She is amazing & must have great spirit guides

[Louise Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

i have read quite a few books like this and i must admit never to sure what will happen to i go as although my auntie has had an out of body experience it is not often talked about I found the book easy to read and liked the some of the issues that it brought up as for my self who has mental health issues that it is understood that the thoughts that u have are out of control it is interestin also how we choose our earth parents !!! umm and we learn things this makes sense as mum and me are opposites !!! guess will just have to wait and see !!

[Paul Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

An eye-opening and amazing read. I read and enjoyed Lisa's previous book 'Living among the dead' , as well as enjoying her television series, she is a warm and engaging person. The book is written clearly for all to understand and enjoy, this book is an enlightening look at what happens to us all after death, all the questions you might have are answered in here - step by step from leaving the body and the processes our soul takes and what the spirit guides and Elders do to help us recover from the shock of death. WOW.

[Socrate · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ce se întâmplă atunci când murim? Aceasta este o întrebare care mi-a fost pusă de multe ori, în munca mea de medium. Și am răspuns adeseori la ea, dat fiind că aduc oamenilor mesaje de la cei
dragi, care vorbesc din afara spațiului pământesc. Aceste mesaje dezvăluie întotdeauna un tărâm surprinzător de cunoaștere a vieții de apoi, asigurându-ne de faptul că, într-adevăr, sufletul supraviețuiește.

Totuși, în ciuda progreselor tot mai mari în munca mea de medium, rămâneau încă multe întrebări la care chiar eu aveam nevoie de răspuns. În dorința mea de a înțelege întregul sens al călătoriei vieții, mi-am deschis sufletul pentru a fi vizitată de spirite și am primit informații de la ceea ce aș putea numi o instanță superioară. În căutarea mea, am descoperit că suntem cu toții – în moarte, ca și în viață – într-o călătorie plină de bogății și de recompense, al cărei scop este ca noi să învățăm tot timpul și să evoluăm. Sufletul, precum am aflat, nu numai că supraviețuiește, dar și evoluează, iar cum se petrece aceasta este subiectul acestei cărți. Pe parcursul vieții, cu toții ne întrebăm, la un moment dat, de ce ne aflăm aici și care este menirea noastră, dar prea puțini cunosc răspunsul la aceste întrebări. Există numai o mână de persoane în toată lumea care își cunosc adevărata che-
mare și adevăratul destin al vieții, dar sunt și mulți oameni aflați într-o căutare permanentă. Însă ei uită de un adevăr important, și anume faptul că răspunsul se află în interior.
Răspunsurile pe care eu le ofer în Supraviețuirea Sufletului vin toate din interior, cea mai profundă sursă de înțelepciune disponibilă ființelor umane. În paginile acestei cărți am utilizat dovezi strânse din multele ședințe de comunicare cu cei plecați, pe care le-am realizat pentru alții; din mesajele primite de la spiritele mele călăuzitoare; din propriile mele trăiri, cum ar fi momentul de acum câțiva ani când am avut o experiență la granița dintre viață și moarte (o să vă dau amănunte mai detaliate despre asta în cuprinsul cărții). Încă din copilărie, am avut deseori legături profunde cu spiritele, așa că acesta pentru mine a fost un mod de viață normal.
Scopul meu în această carte este de a răspunde întrebărilor voastre despre ceea ce se întâmplă când murim, pentru a vă ajuta să înțelegeți în totalitate călătoria pe care trebuie să o facem cu toții și lecțiile pe care trebuie să le învățăm. Vă veți întâlni cu membrii familiei care au trecut în lumea cealaltă înaintea voastră? Vă întoarceți înapoi pe pământ după ce petreceți un timp pe lumea cealaltă? Și, mai ales … există cu adevărat Dumnezeu?
Acestea sunt numai câteva dintre întrebările la care voi căuta să dau răspuns cu ajutorul acestei cărți. Dar, de un lucru sunt sigură: viața este pentru noi toți o călătorie care nu se termină niciodată, nici măcar după moarte. De fapt, momentul în care noi părăsim lumea pământească este începutul renașterii noastre într-o viață eternă, fără sfârșit, în care continuăm să iubim, să învățăm și să evoluăm. Acest lucru îl cunoșteam, datorită trăirilor mele, încă de copil, dar mă îndoiam
oarecum că este adevărat până când am început să îmi folosesc din plin abilitățile de medium spiritual și clarvăzătoare.

[Jess✧✵ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read for anyone who has lost someone close to them or who is interested in the spirit realm. It was an intriguing read and I'm excited to read more books on the subject to cross-reference.

[Sammi Ozpunk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my fave book, it is that good. Give the book a chance once you start reading you won’t be able to put it down it’s that interesting.
If you have lost a close relative or person you love this book will help you.
Can’t wait to read her other books.

[JoAn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading Ms. Williams account of soul progression. I've stepped away from spritual texts for several years so I found this book to be a refreshing and uplifting read. As a reminder of my own mortality, I was reassured that my soul will be welcomed home when the time is right.

[Dzintra aka Ingrid · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating read which in someways helped with the passing of my Son. It all made sense....

[Sheri Radford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting stuff to think about!

[aaro_samuel · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Haluatko tietää kaiken?"

[Jodie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay so I don't even know if this should be on my fiction or non-fiction shelf? Ultimately as Ms Williams and I believe that the soul is separate from our body it goes on my non-fiction shelf.

I think that most people who will read this book will already be familiar with her work as a medium and clairvoyant, so I did find the constant forays in to her own readings and experiences tiresome, (although I understand the inclusion of them). So the book details Ms Williams take on the Afterlife and the journey of our souls. To read this book with any authenticity at all you must believe that we have spirit guides and that we can communicate with them. There is a substantial amount of channelled information to Ms Williams through her guides that she has put in to this book (this makes me nervous and skeptical, and it should). I mean it is the burning question isn't it - what happens when we die? Is our life predestined? How do I know you yet have never met you before?

I do believe we have a soul, I do believe there are a certain amount of 'events' lined up for us, I do believe in reincarnation. I have had a plethora of personal experiences to make me believe these things. The good thing about this book is that it really is nothing new, I have heard and sensed almost all of the things that Ms Williams details, so in a way that gives me comfort to know that what is written is not so left field (to me anyway) to seem like it is crackers, or worse still, that a medium who deals with a lot of vulnerable people, is crackers.

If you have the slightest interest and curiousity about the soul, even more so than the afterlife, you will probably find this book interesting.

[Monique · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this and though I tend to get skeptical over books by: Sylvia Brown (who has written so many on topics such as this and a plethera of other things), actually this book and "The Afterlives of the Rich and Famous" by: Ms. Brown had some similarities, so maybe I need to cut Ms. Brown some slack...I enjoyed this read...I watch Lisa Williams' show from time to time and I'm always captivated by her enthusiasm as a peraon, She's always so upbeat, bubbly and friendly, and she's also blessed with an incredible gift...It gave me some comfort reading this books not just for loved ones that I have lost in the past, but, also my own life and what lies beyond this mortal existence...This is me first book I've read by: Ms. Williams...I did not read the first one..I will definately read it now...I would recommend this if you are a believer in psychic phenonmena, mediumship, spirituality, and clairvoyance...If those aren't things that you follow than you probably wouldn't be interested in this book, But, for me it was cool;)

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have seen Lisa Williams show when it airs on tv here and I enjoy the readings she does for people. She seems to radiate warmth and enjoy being able to provide comfort for her clients, and looks like she'd be cheeky in her off hours and enjoy a tipple and a big laugh.



I think though I am just about reaching maximum saturation with the medium/psychic books. I know that all the celebs choose to live on the coast in Hawaii or somewhere sunny. That when I die Mum, the grandparents and cats will rush out to greet me, then I'll get to see a youtube version of my life before I get to visit lots of rooms and sort my soul out. Then I'll get to pick my own pad, and chill out til the rest of the gang gets there. Sounds good to me.



So Lisas book, it was interesting, but nothing too new or surprising after all the similar books I have read this year. I did like her explanation of people who die suddenly, in an accident when the soul just 'pops' out of the body, leaving the person to feel no pain on passing. I like that idea, it settles my mind. Worthy of a 3/5.

[Tracey Allen at Carpe Librum · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading Life Among the Dead by Lisa Williams almost 3 years ago now, and enjoying it, I was keen to read her follow up book The Survival of the Soul.

Lisa Williams is a medium/clairvoyant, and I've been to see her at an event in Melbourne and was touched by the events that took place there.

Williams writes about what happens after we die, and whether it's true or not, I guess we'll only find out when it's our turn. Strangely, the information contained in The Survival of the Soul is similar to the views held by renowned psychic and spiritual medium Sylvia Browne in her books The Other Side and Back and Life on the Other Side.

Both women claim their information is provided to them by their spirit guides, so if you are a believer, then it should be no surprise that their information is the same.

Atheists, and those with their own religious beliefs are advised to give this book a miss, but I really enjoyed it.

[Joy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Many of us have questions about the passage of life and often wonder what happens when we die. In this amazingly insightful book by medium/clairvoyant Lisa Williams, evidence of the afterlife is explored. Through various channels such as meditation, psychic readings, communication with her Spirit Guide, and a personal near-death experience, Lisa delves into the journey of the soul, discusses the different stages of the afterlife, and reveals what life is really like on the other side.

This book addresses the myriad questions many of us have surrounding this subject, especially if we’ve gone through the painful experience of having lost loved ones. Lisa provides a reassuring glimpse into this fascinating topic by exploring the pathway to the afterlife and then to reincarnation; with the realization that death is not final, but rather a transition into the world beyond; a place that should be honored, not feared.

[Maureen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have seen Lisa Williams twice in a large audience and she is absolutely amazing. I have had her books on my "to read" list for awhile and finally had a chance to pick it up. This book was very interesting and provided many answers to what happens to our souls in a lifetime. There were some parts I am still a bit unsure if I believe, but overall, the heart of the book remains the same...heaven is a beautiful place where you are greeted by loved ones. There were some parts of the book that were harder to read than others, for example, the pieces about miscarriages and stillbirths, as well as suicides and the souls of evil people. My favorite parts of the book were the stories she shared of those who she has read and had an impact on. It is a bit of a deep read and I had to reread some components of it. I'm looking forward to discussing at our book club.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was raised in the Catholic religion, so I've always had faith in a Higher Power, however, I've always felt in my heart and soul that the Afterlife (or whatever you want to call it) was much bigger than Heaven, Hell and whatever is in-between. I also firmly believe that there are people in the world that have the ability, or Gift, to communicate with those of us who have already passed on. With all that said, Lisa's book acknowledged these lifelong beliefs that "there has got to be something after life on Earth" and "there has to be a reason why we are who we are".

No matter what your religious beliefs or non-beliefs are, this book is fascinating. And, Lisa's writing is easy-to-read and easy to comprehend. Highly recommend for all.

[Sue Gerth (The Bookalicious Babe) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lisa Williams writes about a fascinating subject: what happens to our souls when we die? Does life end when we die? Lisa explains everything with the help of her spirit guides, and if you choose to believe, it's an incredibly uplifting book about what it means to live and love while we're in our physical form on earth. It also provides a great deal of comfort to those who have lost loved ones and wonder if they are happy and at peace.

This is a great book for fans of Sylvia Browne, or anyone who is curious about the human soul, what drives us, and how we are all put on earth to learn lessons and advance our souls in their knowledge of God and the other side.

[Amanda Anderson]

I can't finish this book. It's not very often that I get bored with a book and actually stop reading it but I can not physically finish this book. I loved her first book that she wrote and thoroughly enjoyed it because it was about being a medium and her life. This is about the afterlife and it just doesn't interest me. I want stories about ghosts, not about my 'soul' and the connection between the afterlife.

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books, ever!!! Lisa Williams says that her Spirit Guides helped her to write this book, which is the reason it is so fascinating. So many questions about life, death, & what happens to our souls begin to be answered, but then so many new questions come up. I hope that this book is the first of an encyclopedia of knowledge about our souls.

[Angela ♥ Mrs. Hollywood ♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book, and the topic, but the author was a bit repetitive. She also retold stories that were in her first book, and used them as examples. It was annoying. But after getting past that I did enjoy the book.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've stopped all other reading to read this.

OMG most amazing book. I'm so glad I read it. I wasn't going to get it when it came out, but happened to see it at the bookstore and had to buy it. (and I don't buy books anymore)

[Sandra Shanti · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a treat! I think Lisa Williams is amazing and I started reading this on my kindle. I am a spiritual seeker and interested in afterlife and this book covers this. This book will be the first in a series she was guided by her spirit guides to write.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very detailed information about what happens after death. I have read before this, that we choose our parents. I really, really, really have to wonder what I was thinking to choose the ones I had in this lifetime.

[Jeremy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everytime i start reading this book, i just cant put it down. Thats never happen to me before. :)

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this an interesting take on what happens to our energy/soul as we move through our life cycles/lessons. I will check out more by Ms. Williams.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!!

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

- A medium's view as to what happens when you die
- Provides an interesting, albeit not new, perspective on why we're here, which is to learn and to teach
- Not for everyone