11 Days in May: The Conversation That Will Change Your Life

by J.D. Messinger

11 Days in The Conversation That Will Change Your Life is the world's first two-way interactive ebook. 11 Days in May merges words, art, music, videos, radio interviews and two-way interactive features that allows readers to vote and discuss the themes within the book.

The story of one man's spiritual transformation as he seeks the answers to the great who am I, why am I here and where did I come from? After breaking his neck, leaving his body, and returning, JD Messinger experienced prophetic visions and insights. Over the course of eleven days, he takes us on a journey with a mysterious friend. The two bicker like brothers but converse like sages as they investigate the answers to thirty-six of life’s most important questions.

264 pages, Hardcover

First published September 4, 2012

About the author

J.D. Messinger is the former Chief Executive Officer of Ernst & Young Consulting (Singapore) and Cap Gemini E&Y (South East Asia). A global expert on the energy industry and a global thought leader on change, and adaptation, JD was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy by the U.S. Secretary of the Navy and was one of 37 Distinguished Graduates. He was a fireman, nuclear engineer and qualified submarine officer in the United States Navy submarine fleet and served on three submarines during the Cold War.

In 1986 he joined Exxon and served in various executive management positions including supply, distribution, transportation, bulk terminal and truck fleet operation and fuel products pricing, analyzing macro and micro supply and demand factors. As a crisis leader JD successfully supervised an 850-person team and a fleet of 125 ships and aircraft, cleaning over 1,000 miles of Alaskan shoreline after the Valdez oil spill.

In 1995, JD joined Ernst & Young LLP (U.S) and became a partner managing global supply chain, outsourcing and systems implementations projects for clients such as Royal Dutch Shell, Phillips Petroleum, Exxon Mobil, Engen Oil, the Singapore Ministry of Defense, the Singapore Prime Minister, Maybank and Wal-Mart. In 1998 he moved to Singapore and as the director of the energy, chemical and utilities industry sector, grew the business twenty fold in two years. He then became the CEO for Ernst & Young Consulting Singapore and in 2000, after the Cap Gemini acquisition, JD was appointed CEO of Cap Gemini Ernst & Young (South-East Asia) where he was responsible for all IT and management consulting services. In this capacity, he served as a key advisor for innovation and economic development for the Singapore Prime Ministers Office as well as numerous national statutory boards and government ministries in Singapore, Malaysia and China. After September 11, 2001 JD became a senior advisor to the Singapore Ministry of Defense on innovation and helped design and develop adaptive response capabilities.

In January 2003, JD founded the Essence group of companies which provide informational, educational and entertaining offerings to accelerate personal, corporate and global evolution. A renowned speaker, JD has presented and spoken to tens of thousands of people on preparing for the unexpected and how to develop creative, flexible and innovative teams to solve complex national and global challenges.

He has been featured in such major publications as the Business Times, New Straits Times, and Far East Economic Journal. He has presented live on CNBC Asia "Power Chiefs" special, global Discovery Channel and numerous times on Channel News Asia, including a special show where he was featured as the IT Person of the Week.

JD is a talented and gifted creator, inventor, and writer and has created, produced and hosted his own television show, radio shows and invented a series of internationally successful leadership games. JD is a lover of science, math, evolutionary theories and philosophy. His favorite pastimes include research, travel, scuba diving, fencing and yoga.

Reviews

[J.D. Messinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

The majority of people are struggling to survive in a deteriorating economy, unsure of how to vote, whom to trust and what to believe. "11 Days in May: The Conversation That Will Change Your Life" lifts the veil that causes confusion and not only helps readers find answers, but peace of mind as well. Through thirty-six short parables, 11 Days provides a framework to discard conventional wisdom as it guides each reader to explore their beliefs, fears and find their own truth. Some of the provocative elements of the conversation include: everyone must choose between who and what they love more; there is a science called religion and a religion called science; nothing is not-good, and matter is not solid.

11 Days in May is the story of my quest to answer the great questions: who am I, why am I here and where did I come from. After breaking my neck, leaving my body and returning, I experienced prophetic visions and insights. Over the course of eleven days, I take the reader on a journey with a mysterious friend. The two of us bicker like brothers but converse like sages as we investigate the answers to life’s most important questions. 11 Days reveals how scientists are people of faith, we are all agents of God, and the sixth sense is more than a movie.

The most common response from the more than 5,000 emails I have received is that this book changed their life. For that, I am grateful.

[Robert Adams · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very unusual book that I bought from the author after hearing him speak recently. In it, he has a conversation with an unnamed voice who seems wiser than he and leads him to answers to questions about his existence that occasionally miss the mark (for this reader anyway) but more often can be profoundly insightful. At first I found this method a bit annoying, particularly when Messinger reminds his voice repeatedly about an accident he had in real life, but only because such an enlightened responder would never forget such a thing. The background is interesting. Messinger, a former business mogul of some sort (it's explained, but I don't care about such things since I don't think anyone is what they do), claims, I think quite sincerely, that the book wrote itself. He just took dictation from somewhere he wasn't conscious of. The conversation examines two worlds, the world of form, that is, of living in a physical world in a physical body, and the world of light, which co-exists with us and in us. Both are composed of energy. It comes up with some rather interesting answers to why we are here. Among interesting observations are one about atheism. Basically, it suggests people become atheists because if God is good and we live in a world of pain and suffering, then God must not exist. In doing so, atheists use the existence of God to deny his existence...a paradox. "One cannot accuse someone of doing or not doing something, if that someone does not exist." It more or less concludes that God is love and that atheists feel separated from love. Messinger doesn't take any particular religious stand though. It's an easy read with short chapters and it is at least thought-provoking and for me other insightful.

[Wendy · Rating 1 out of 5]

I took one look at '11 Days in May', read the preface and thought to myself, "this is a bunch of new-age phony-baloney." I put the book down, wrote a scathing review and decided not to read any more. I changed my mind, deleted the review and decided to give J.D. Messinger a fighting chance. Now after reading the entire book, I KNOW this is a bunch of new age phony-baloney. It consists of a conversation between Messinger and some mysterious person (who is sort of revealed at the end, but not really). Messinger, for his part, is disrespectful and at times downright rude to this other person, making it an annoying conversation to read. They talk a lot obout science, computers and whatnot. I went through some of the other reviews of this book and there was one on Amazon that simply said 'Boring'. This is the best review of this book that I have come across. It is boring. A boring bunch of new-age phony-baloney. Don't bother.

[Sharon Moonbeam · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read lots of books related to most of messages in this book. I chose it when I saw that the author was previously an officer in the Navy and on a Nuclear submarine, among other very impressive careers. My son is enlisted in the Navy, and going through Nuclear Propulsion training. I found it interesting, once I got past the format, which is in a dialogue between 2 beings. (Think Conversations With God). It was the sort of book I needed to read in just the right setting. I had to be focused and a bit out of my mind ~! I grabbed a notebook and took notes...no distractions! If you love science, Gregg Braden, and have an open mind, I think you will enjoy this book as I did. We all need to awaken from the out-dated programs that run through our brains, and discover The Way back to the truth and light!

[Linda Marazoni]

(from Jane L. 9-2012) I am reading a very interesting book now - in ibook format - called "11 Days in May" which is written by J.D. Messinger. Not enough time to go into all of it now, but just suffice it to say that it is unique, and it's very cool to read it in ibook form, because each chapter has a link to a discussion that is conducted by the author, in which he asks questions about certain passages in the book, and a blog type of discussion ensues with people reading the book. There are also audio clips from his radio show embedded into the book. Really, really cool. Content is fantastic, too - his personal story is amazing.

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book as part of the Goodreads Giveaway program.

This book was very unique, departing from traditional writing styles to create not just a story or a self-help book. It was akin to a conversation with someone you don't know, but as you progress through the pages, you begin to get closer. You find yourself almost talking to the writer, asking yourself numerous questions as you come upon enlightening passages endlessly.

Of course, the book may not address the questions you have for yourself. But, nonetheless, it displays an impressive array of knowledge and understanding of the troubles we face in the world today.

You won't find yourself regretting getting this book.

[Halli Casser-Jayne · Rating 4 out of 5]

This little gem of a book is filled with extraordinary insight and wisdom! For those who seek to discover their better natures, this one is for you! Listen to my interview with JD Messinger on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds, today, July 31, 3 pm ET. You will be transformed. Listen online here: http://bit.ly/YEswYS

[Sherry · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is hard to follow, but if you can, its informative. Maybe because I read it on my Kindle, the old style with a keypad. I can't turn back to previous pages easily to make sense of where I'm at and what's going on. When I get to the end it'll all make sense, I'm sure.

[Stephanie Coutant · Rating 4 out of 5]

So far - WOW !!!
Phenomenal! Borrowed from library then bought my own copy. Plan to read again and again. A keeper!

[Tamra LeValley · Rating 1 out of 5]

Couldn't seem to keep on reading this book. It was continually putting me to sleep.

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[Sophie Avakian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quiet interesting book. I like especially when it connects the world of form and the world of light.

[Joe Frankie · Rating 5 out of 5]

J.D. Messinger has done a great job of providing a different view. The view is acquired through the fog of a discussion. This discussion continues for 11 days in May 2012. The view is ascertained day by day so that the two involved in the discussion can have more clarity of understanding with each passing day. It is well-thought out read with an open perspective. There is the World of Form and the World of Light and it provided me a better understanding of who, what, why, and how we are here as well as how we serve God's will.

[Dana · Rating 1 out of 5]

I just found this whole book utterly boring. I felt it was full of New Aged hypothesis' that was just so very BORING. I kept putting the book down and thinking to myself "i'll never finish this one."
Sorry to the author, I dislike giving unfavorable rates/reviews, but it must be truthful.

[Reza Nufa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Temanya menarik, tapi cara penyampaiannya sangat membosankan. Beberapa kali saya hampir meletakkan buku ini, tapi urung, dan memaksa diri untuk mengakhirinya dengan baik-baik. Ya, lumayan untuk menyegarkan kembali ingatan bahwa tuhan itu universal--menurut tafsir saya yang personal.

[Jane Manns · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kind of a spiritual self help book. He has a few good messages but then dirties those messages by dogging on atheists. Had an ok start but fell short D-