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- Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2013This book, written by a screenwriter, is an easy-to-read version of the books by Dr. Michael Newton, who wrote as a clinical psychologist about the same subject. While his books are fascinating, and highly recommended, this version is for those who like more of a storytelling approach. The info in all of these books, including Dr. Newton's "Journey of Souls" and "Destination of Souls" tells the story of how the author, Rich Martini, discovered and finally became a subject of Dr. Newton's ground-breaking deep hypnosis technique that takes his patients back into the state of life-between-lives, a condition apparently common to all of the over 7,000 patients he reqressed over his professional lifetime. Their story varies only slightly, allowing for some individual aspects, but in the whole, people experienced the same thing in their afterlife no matter the location, age, sex, education, race, religion, culture, and so on. The amazing conditions that we all apparently experience after death are similar enough to be easily recognizable, no matter who is relating their individual experiences...and according to this story, we have a lot to look forward to.
This is a book with a great theme, and a story, told by a good story-teller...about a subject everyone should be intensely interested in...what happens to us when we die? Who doesn't want to know about that? And could 7,000 distinct individuals all be wrong about it? It's a strong indication that life continues on, and in a very positive manner...something that should make everyone feel much more secure and relaxed about life here, and life after death...Highly recommended...it's not only a good read, it's a feel-good read. Enjoy!4 people found this helpfulReportHelpful - Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2016Format: KindleVerified PurchaseVery enjoyable. There is a great deal of reference to Dr. Michael Newton's work and books. If this is actually how things are after life, it shows an interesting balance for all, and all souls.6 people found this helpfulReportHelpful
- Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2011Disclaimer: Everything below is just MHO.
First
Thank you Rich for this wonderful personal account of LBL!
Another reviewer (afterlifer) recommended Michael Newton's books over yours. So I bought his "Memories of the Afterlife", as well. I just finished your book and have started his.
Reincarnation
I also bought the Oversoul Seven Trilogy, which I had read in the 1970's to early 1980's. Quite an overlap between Seven and the LBL stories. One difference is "past/present/future". In the case of Seven, Jane presented him operating with several incarnations "at once" - past/present/future. Flipside touches upon this a wee bit, in an obvious sense (future planning and souls outside of time in the "afterlife"), and more fully in a subtle sense.
Personally, I don't believe in reincarnation as popularly presented. Flipside and LBL more closely touch upon my beliefs and the Seven trilogy. That said, those who do believe should find Flipside a rewarding experience.
The concepts of "lateral time and multiverses", although only hinted in your book, broaden my perspective of incarnation and LBL.
LBL
"LBL", or "Life Between Lives", is too limited as your book shows repeatedly. More precise would be "LWL", or "Lives Within Life". As you show, with yourself and others, we exist (live) continuously outside and inside our incarnations.
Personal Stories
I have a scientific and spiritual background. Thus, like a lot of us, I go between rigorous skeptic and devotee. Your early presentation of Michael Newton's 7000 case studies really satisfied my scientific skeptic, and paved the way for fully enjoying the stories of your adventures, and the stories of others you shared.
Subtitle
My only objection with your book is the subtitle: "A Tourist's Guide on How To Navigate the Afterlife". You only cover "How To" briefly (yet very informatively) at the end of Flipside. I would have subtitled it: "My Adventures with the Afterlife", which IMO more accurately describes the bulk of Flipside.
Unconditional Love
Perhaps the most poignant component of Flipside is the role of compassion and unconditional love. Over and over you demonstrate the fundamental nature of these within our Lives. The stories repeatedly demonstrate the dynamics of them, and how they obviate any fundamental need for forgiveness. Like, we don't need to forgive the sun for being hot or the scorpion for being a scorpion.
Required Reading
I chose to read your book, Flipside, before reading Michael's "Memories of the Afterlife". I just started reading Michael's book and the reason why I chose yours first became obvious. In Michael's introduction he writes in a more formal style. I wanted the informal personal interaction first before the formal, and your personal adventures provided that for me.
Were I presenting a course on LWL, Flipside would be the first book on the reading list. The rest of the list would derive from your Recommendations in the back. I will be recommending Flipside to friends and relatives. Tops my Xmas gift list.
Thanks Again
You have provided humanity with a marvelous opportunity for self-awareness with Flipside. Thank you with all my heart and soul.
Mahalo Nui Loa and Aloha from Hawaii,
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B E Blenner-HassettReviewed in Canada on January 4, 20135.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should read this book
Format: PaperbackVerified PurchaseI had already read all of Michael Newton's books when I heard about Flipside. I sent for both the DVD and the book. The DVD arived first and I watched it. Most interesting but of course the hypnosis sessions were presented in a shortened fashion due to length of the DVD. This would be great for anyone wanting to watch the process and hear the subject's own words. However, to really get into a great overview of the after death process I highly recommend Flipside the book.
To read the words of people from such varied backgrounds and different countries and religions who have had no contact with each other describing virtually the same scenerio certainly brings home the point that we are not simply our bodies seeking a spiritual experience but spiritual beings seeking a human experience.....and we've all had this birth and death experience ourselves many times before. And we're all in this together.
A great guidebook for what you're likely to find when you leave your current body. A must read for anyone who fears death and what lies beyond.- Willem van KrimpenReviewed in the Netherlands on October 7, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Ha Ha Ha!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book is simply amazing. It answers profounds questions like; Who am I? What is my purpose on this planet? Is there such a thing as death/reincarnation/the afterlife/life between lives. It gives details information about spirit guides. It explains that we choose our particular birth, our parents and our life path. This book is captivating. I couldnt put it down. I love the tone in which Richard captures the reader. Its simply marvelous. The book is very reasurring and assures the reader that everything is actually preordained and that we are simply going through the motions. I will read the book again. It has become my favourite read and I will recomment it to my large family and all my friends. Thank you Rich for sharing your invaluable knowledge. God bless. With love and light and see you on the other side. - j crosskeyReviewed in Australia on August 21, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A very different view on life!!!!
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseThis book tied in nicely with my previous and ongoing metaphysical journey and has been a great insight into 'after life' and 'between lives'. - Hélène DiReviewed in France on December 28, 2015
4.0 out of 5 stars Voyage dans une autre dimension
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseLivre intéressant pour les curieux et les amateurs de ce genre d' explorations. A aborder sans préjugés. L' auteur, avec un naturel parfois un peu naïf, nous fait part de ses expériences professionnelles et personnelles liées au monde de l' entre deux vies, aux réincarnations et au sens de notre présence sur terre. L' anglais est accessible, même pour ceux qui ont comme moi, un niveau scolaire. Vaut le détour. - N MaliphantReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 11, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars An interesting insight
Format: KindleVerified PurchaseReally enjoyed this book. I follow Richard on Quora and seen him mention it a few times. A very interesting insight. More people need to tead this and hopefully help enlighten their life path.
