Death. Reincarnation. Death. Reincarnation. Death. Reincarnation.
Ever get that “been there, done that” feeling but you’re not sure why? Well, you’re not alone. Millions of people have pondered life after life, and many more millions throughout the ages have believed in reincarnation, or re-embodiment, the process whereby the soul, the impermanent aspect of one's self, has the opportunity to evolve in order to fulfill its divine plan and return to its God source. Many famous people have believed in reincarnation--Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford, George S. Patton, Mark Twain, Mahatma Gandhi, Albert Schweitzer, and, Jesus, to name a few.
There are a lot of books out there, online and in print. Some dry; some interesting; some too bizarre to finish reading; some so good you can’t put them down. Here is a list of some of the most interesting books on reincarnation that I’ve read--maybe you’ll find one that piques your curiosity.
If so, please let me know!
Beyond the Ashes: Cases of Reincarnation from the Holocaust, by Rabbi Yonassan Gershom. Published by A.R.E. Press, Virginia Beech, Virginia, 1992. From the back cover: “Rabbi Yonassan Gershom presents compelling evidence that supports this seemingly impossible phenomenon. Based on the stories of people he has counseled over a period of ten years, Beyond the Ashes sheds new light on the subject of reincarnation and the divinity of the human soul…Whatever your faith, you will be moved by this exploration into how the human spirit arises again from the ashes of tragedy.”
I Have Lived Before: The True Story of the Reincarnation of Shanti Devi, by Sture Lonnerstrand, translated by Leslie Kippen. Published by Ozark Mountain Publishers, Huntsville, AR, 1994. From the back cover: “The most thoroughly documented and authenticated case of reincarnation in modern times. The fascinating case of Shanti Devi has been reported in the annuals (sic) of famous studies of reincarnation ever since it occurred in the 1930’s in India. It was not a case obtained through the use of hypnosis or any other means. She consciously remembered her former life in minute detail from the earliest age. She was so insistent that a major investigation was conducted by an impartial committee. Even Mahatma Gandhi became involved and encouraged examination of the case. The results were published and submitted to scientists for analysis. No one was able to disprove the evidence, and it was declared valid.
Karma and Reincarnation: Transcending Your Past, Transforming Your Future, by Elizabeth Clare Prophet, Patricia R. Spadaro. Published by Summit Publications, Inc, second edition, 2004, Gardiner, Mt. From the back cover: “The word karma has made it into the mainstream. But not everyone understands what it really means or how to deal with it. This insightful book will help you come to grips with karmic connections from past lives that have helped create the circumstances of your life today. You'll discover how your actions in past lives—good and bad—affect which family you're born into, who you're attracted to, and why some people put you on edge. You'll learn about group karma, what we do between lives, and what the great lights of East and West, including Jesus, have to say about karma and reincarnation. Most of all, you'll find out how to turn your karmic encounters into grand opportunities to shape the future you want.
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