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The Death View Revolution: A Guide to Transpersonal Experiences Surrounding Death
Reports and studies of near-death experiences, death-bed communications, after-death communications and a host of other transpersonal experiences occurring near death are creating a new paradigm challenging our exclusive biological and psychological understanding of death and near-death. Care provided to those near death or dying is an evolving process. Before Dr. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross's book, On Death & Dying, was published in 1969, rarely were dying patients or patients with cancer told of their diagnosis. Kubler-Ross's descriptions of patient experiences created a paradigm shift in the care of dying patients and their loved ones that included a better understanding of their psychological needs. A decade later the Uniform Brain Death Act was passed to establish criteria for determining biological death needed because of advances in life support technology. We know now occurrences near death or dying involve more than biology and psychology. There is a transpersonal component needing to be fully integrated into the care of individuals and their family members. In this book, Madelaine Lawrence, PhD, describes the known transpersonal experiences associated with near death and dying and how, in some cases, they challenge our current understanding of psychological needs and biological death. The presentation of known transpersonal experiences in this one book provides a needed holistic view with a more complete understanding than individual descriptions of each type of occurrences. Lawrence calls for an integration of these transpersonal experiences into mainstream science and education of the public, family members and health care providers in order to provide comprehensive care of those near death and dying.
258 pages, Paperback
First published December 8, 2014
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During these extraordinary times, I found research on how individuals can boost their levels of fell-good hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin. Instead of succumbing to feelings of anger, depression, or rejection, elevating these hormone levels can lead to feelings of happiness. All it takes is an act of kindness, like giving out $20 to people who could use a lift.
In my two books, A Pocketful of $20s and Three Worries, the protagonist shares ways to brighten someone’s day with a $20 gift at Christmas. Imagine standing in a long grocery store line as someone reluctantly puts back items that can’t afford. Instead of complaining about the long wait as people do, simply cover the cost of the food, usually $20 will do it. I saw a veteran in a wheelchair with his wife, putting back food they couldn’t afford. $5 covered the cost.
The list of possible ways to help others with a $20 is elaborated upon in the books. Also included are ways to make the receiver feel recognized and valued and never less than.
While these books also feature elements of romance and mystery, this information about giving out $20s makes it easier to have acts of kindness be a part of a person’s daily life
In the book, Three Worries, someone sends a series of devious and malignant emails from her account and creates other deceptions, putting her reputation and budding romantic relationship at risk, a caring nursing director elicits the help of a police detective and others to find the culprit assailing her before her life unravels.
Deer Park Hospital’s emergency department wouldn’t work as well as it does without Lynn Price. As nursing director of the county's busiest emergency department, she fearlessly takes on challenges. Lynn goes above and beyond for her patients. She also finds ways to carry on her mother’s tradition of giving $20 to strangers who seem like they can use a boost. Even her new relationship with the hospital’s well-liked orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Pete, is going well… although his ex-wife sometimes makes things a bit difficult.
As the attacks escalate beyond her computer screen to menace, Lynn must juggle her job, the investigation, and her relationship, trying to protect her future before it’s too late.
Three Worries is a thrilling and engaging read for women’s fiction groups and mystery readers. This book continues the stories of the characters from the first book in the series, A Pocketful of $20s, delving deeper into their lives and relationships. Delightfully humorous with a dash of romance, Three Worries features a capable woman sleuth, a wholesome adventure, and an inspiring thriller for fans of cozy mysteries, medical thrillers, and romantic suspense.
About the Author
A distinguished researcher and educator, Madelaine M. Lawrence, Ph.D., is the author of six fiction and nonfiction books. Her groundbreaking healthcare research studies have led to professional publications and interviews with numerous lay publications, radio talk shows, and television shows. One of her most prominent television appearances was on ABC's Turning Point with Diane Sawyer. She lives in South Carolina, where she practices the same act of giving as the main character of Three Worries: handing out twenty-dollar bills to people who could use a boost.
During these extraordinary times, I found research on how individuals can boost their levels of fell-good hormones like dopamine, oxytocin, and serotonin. Instead of succumbing to feelings of anger, depression, or rejection, elevating these hormone levels can lead to feelings of happiness. All it takes is an act of kindness, like giving out $20 to people who could use a lift.
In my two books, A Pocketful of $20s and Three Worries, the protagonist shares ways to brighten someone’s day with a $20 gift at Christmas. Imagine standing in a long grocery store line as someone reluctantly puts back items that can’t afford. Instead of complaining about the long wait as people do, simply cover the cost of the food, usually $20 will do it. I saw a veteran in a wheelchair with his wife, putting back food they couldn’t afford. $5 covered the cost.
The list of possible ways to help others with a $20 is elaborated upon in the books. Also included are ways to make the receiver feel recognized and valued and never less than.
While these books also feature elements of romance and mystery, this information about giving out $20s makes it easier to have acts of kindness be a part of a person’s daily life
In the book, Three Worries, someone sends a series of devious and malignant emails from her account and creates other deceptions, putting her reputation and budding romantic relationship at risk, a caring nursing director elicits the help of a police detective and others to find the culprit assailing her before her life unravels.
Deer Park Hospital’s emergency department wouldn’t work as well as it does without Lynn Price. As nursing director of the county's busiest emergency department, she fearlessly takes on challenges. Lynn goes above and beyond for her patients. She also finds ways to carry on her mother’s tradition of giving $20 to strangers who seem like they can use a boost. Even her new relationship with the hospital’s well-liked orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Pete, is going well… although his ex-wife sometimes makes things a bit difficult.
As the attacks escalate beyond her computer screen to menace, Lynn must juggle her job, the investigation, and her relationship, trying to protect her future before it’s too late.
Three Worries is a thrilling and engaging read for women’s fiction groups and mystery readers. This book continues the stories of the characters from the first book in the series, A Pocketful of $20s, delving deeper into their lives and relationships. Delightfully humorous with a dash of romance, Three Worries features a capable woman sleuth, a wholesome adventure, and an inspiring thriller for fans of cozy mysteries, medical thrillers, and romantic suspense.
About the Author
A distinguished researcher and educator, Madelaine M. Lawrence, Ph.D., is the author of six fiction and nonfiction books. Her groundbreaking healthcare research studies have led to professional publications and interviews with numerous lay publications, radio talk shows, and television shows. One of her most prominent television appearances was on ABC's Turning Point with Diane Sawyer. She lives in South Carolina, where she practices the same act of giving as the main character of Three Worries: handing out twenty-dollar bills to people who could use a boost.
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September 24, 2021
I found this book listed under the #GoodreadsGiveaway section, entered, and won! It took me forever to read this, but not because of the way it was written or the subject matter. It's because I'm a mom with two younger kids. I was always sad when I had to put it down and was always wondering when I could sneak in a few more pages. I'm fascinated that science is slowly growing interested in investigating experiences that seem to be as old as time. While reading I recognized many of these occurrences as things that have happened to various members of my own family. I now would like to find the studies and books referred to by Lawrence to read for myself.
March 3, 2021
I won this book through GoodReads First Read program.
I learned a lot from this book. Lawrence looks at Near-Death Visits, Near-Death Experiences. death bed communications, and after death communications among other transpersonal experiences surrounding death. These aren't just stories of those phenomena, although there are plenty of those. This book includes findings from studies done surrounding these happenings.
This book really does confirm that there is a life after death and the travel of those dying is very much alike in many ways. My wife is an RN and she has seen with her own eyes those who are near death claim to see things just before death and have an added energy they didn't have prior.
I was involved in a bad car accident years ago and I had a dream of Jesus holding me in his arms like a baby either just prior to my accident or right after my accident. I have no fear of dying but I don't know if I ever did after I became a Christian. In fact, I am looking forward to it.
Good book if you have any interest in what happens at or near death.
I learned a lot from this book. Lawrence looks at Near-Death Visits, Near-Death Experiences. death bed communications, and after death communications among other transpersonal experiences surrounding death. These aren't just stories of those phenomena, although there are plenty of those. This book includes findings from studies done surrounding these happenings.
This book really does confirm that there is a life after death and the travel of those dying is very much alike in many ways. My wife is an RN and she has seen with her own eyes those who are near death claim to see things just before death and have an added energy they didn't have prior.
I was involved in a bad car accident years ago and I had a dream of Jesus holding me in his arms like a baby either just prior to my accident or right after my accident. I have no fear of dying but I don't know if I ever did after I became a Christian. In fact, I am looking forward to it.
Good book if you have any interest in what happens at or near death.
July 3, 2019
Excellent book!!!
June 16, 2021
I really enjoyed this book, although I would have liked more stories about actual experiences.
April 1, 2015
I recieved my copy as a goodreads first reads giveaway. I really wasn't sure what to expect. Once I started reading it I was glad I did. Very interesting and thought provoking.
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