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The Shining Within Me: Communications from the Afterlife

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The Shining Within Me: Communications From the Afterlife: Foreword by renowned psychic medium Concetta Bertoldi

This true account of the life of Psychic Medium Freddie Rivera will leave you spellbound and in awe of what lies beyond the physical experience we have here on earth.

Freddie was born and raised in New York City. The beginning of his life was a difficult one, and it only became more challenging as he got older. Freddie was born a natural medium, meaning his abilities became fully active at age six. As a small child, he suffered and endured frightening and confusing paranormal activity. He saw, heard and felt what most adults would find unfathomable. He doesn’t hold back on the negative aspects of being a psychic medium. One of his first frightening experiences was when he saw a “Grim Reaper” like spirit at age six.

He had one experience so frightening that he shut down and was forced to face a lonely, almost unbearable existence through his road into adulthood. He had nowhere to turn; society did not acknowledge much less even speak about the things that Freddie was going through.

When he was old enough to go out on his own, he joined the army and traveled and was exposed to places that were almost too much for him to bear; sensitive as he was to supernatural activity. He takes you through the rough road in the jungles in Panama and the freezing temperatures at the glaciers in Alaska. He experienced a Nazi Concentration Camp, on a level that was different from the rest of his fellow soldiers.

Freddie had profound yet misunderstood experiences that he himself tried to ignore and keep at a distance. He was unaware of the true meaning of his abilities and was on his own with the overwhelming activity within and around him. He felt he could not share the occurrences in his life as he was afraid other people would think he was insane.

On Freddie’s path to self-discovery, he finds himself in conflict with the true calling he was not yet aware he possessed. There are areas in the book that are very frightening, and leaves us to wonder. The unknown is most frightening with lack of knowledge. Freddie learns to understand and face it head on. He learns what he really is capable of.

You will journey with him while he finds himself and what made him who he is today. When Freddie discovered the true meaning of his gifts, he also discovered his mission in life and his life’s calling.

Learn with Mr. Rivera as he shares his lessons and embraces and evolves into an experienced and seasoned Psychic Medium.

Freddie uses his gift of mediumship to bring closure to those that are in deep grief by bringing through loved ones that have died. He heals the mind in just one reading with extraordinary and instant results. He helps the bereaved to understand that their loved ones are still with them; that in turn gives them hope and aids in their finding purpose and joy in their lives again.

This book will take you through the highs and lows of what it means to carry the burdens turned gifts by the man Freddie Rivera. His last Chapter entitled “Proof Positive” provides real testimonials by real people and the readings they received from Freddie. These testimonials include personal contact information to authenticate that these are real readings that were given to prominent authors, lawyers and everyday people.

302 pages, Paperback

First published May 9, 2014

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Freddie Rivera

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Freddie Rivera currently lives in New York City, where he was born and raised. Through many life lessons and accepting and evolving in his abilities, he is now a well-seasoned and gifted psychic medium. He brings healing and closure to many who are suffering the loss of loved ones. Although Mr. Rivera charges a very minimal and fair price for the work that he does, he also volunteers for a number of groups for bereaved parents. He believes he was given these gifts for a reason and uses them only for the highest good. Mr. Rivera is a Spiritualist Christian and is able to comfort people from all walks of life. His belief is that we are all God's children and that our hearts and intentions are all that matters. He has an uncanny ability to bring peace to many individuals. He is now writing another book.

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May 21, 2014
If you’ve ever wanted to know what it’s like to be a psychic and a medium—someone who can sense, hear, and see things and spirits not perceptible with the physical senses, this book is for you. "The Shining Within Me" is a refreshingly honest and unpretentious account of the challenges and discoveries faced by Freddie Rivera as he learned to accept and work with his God-given gifts of extrasensory perception and mediumship.

Easy to read and highly entertaining, this book is a sure page-turner. It will leave you enlightened, inspired, and filled with the knowledge that there is more to life than meets the physical eye and that loved ones who have crossed over are still near in spirit and eager to communicate with us.
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May 19, 2017
A bit long

I found most of the book interesting, I am a believer, but the part where Elvis turned up was a bit hard to swallow. The testimonies from people who have had readings went on a bit, that I ended up skipping bits. Book would have been better if shorter.
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Author 1 book
May 20, 2014
Amazing book! I was so engrossed I couldn't put it down. It was touching and educational. I am an avid reader of anything paranormal, but this book was different. It had a very personal touch added to it that you don't usually find in these types of books. So worth the read.
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January 7, 2015
What a heart felt story examining the process of mediumship with the enhancement of God's purpose. I would recommend this book to anyone who has an interest in spirituality and in obtaining a better relationship with God.
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September 21, 2014
Freddie is the real deal as I have had a reading with him that was spot-on. I enjoyed reading about his life and how he came to realize his gift. A very enjoyable and enlightening book.
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