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Author: Atwater, P M H
ISBN: 9781591433583

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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

P.M.H. Atwater delves into the extraordinary realm of near-death experiences (NDEs) occurring in infancy and early childhood, up to age five. Drawing on an extensive body of research, including interviews with nearly 400 individuals who experienced NDEs as children, she uncovers the enduring impact these events have on an individual's life trajectory. This groundbreaking study highlights how such profound early encounters can foster heightened intuition, psychic abilities, and a unique wisdom, often accompanied by a poignant longing for a spiritual "home."

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“P. M. H. Atwater, in her new study, establishes that the full pattern of NDE aftereffects--physical, mental, emotional, spiritual--has a far greater impact on children (and adults) than anyone thought or has found before. She concludes that it takes the average child experiencer at least twenty to forty years to integrate their NDE, because they usually try to compensate, to adjust, and to ignore.”

— Pim van Lommel, M.D., NDE researcher and author of Consciousness beyond Life

🏛 Bear & Company 📅 2019 📖 240 pages 📔 Paperback 📐 Paperback ISBN: 9781591433583

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Atwater's 'The Forever Angels' is an indispensable contribution to NDE studies, shining a unique light on the earliest and most vulnerable experiencers. Her extensive interviews and empathetic approach reveal the astonishing spiritual resilience of children and the profound, often challenging, gifts they carry. While some strictly materialist readers may struggle with its metaphysical leanings, those open to exploring consciousness beyond conventional boundaries will find it deeply illuminating. It's a foundational text for anyone seeking to understand the spiritual roots of human experience.

📝 Description: The Forever Angels: Near-Death Experiences in Childhood and Their Lifelong Impact

A groundbreaking study of the lifelong effects of near-death experiences in the newly born, babies, toddlers, and children up to age five - Draws on interviews with nearly 400 childhood experiencers, both fully matured and young, as well as more than 40 years of NDE research involving over 5,000 people - Reveals how those who experience a near-death state at a young age are profoundly affected for the rest of their lives, including developing psychic and intuitive abilities, "wisdom beyond their years," and a pervasive feeling of being "homesick for heaven" - Investigates the wide-awake consciousness of babies being born, womb memories, and the experience of being alive on the other side of death In this major study of near-death experiences with the newly born, babies, toddlers, and children up to age five, NDE expert P. M. H. Atwater reveals how those who experience a near-death state or other worlds at a very young age are profoundly affected for the rest of their lives, including developing psychic and intuitive abilities, higher intelligence and "wisdom beyond their years," and a pervasive feeling of being "homesick for heaven." Drawing on interviews with nearly 400 childhood experiencers, both fully matured and young, Atwater explores their accounts of what it is like to be alive on the other side of death as well as what makes them different from others, complemented by a deep analysis of statistical evidence from her more than 40 years of NDE research involving more than 5,000 people. She shows how, in contrast to adult experiencers, child and infant experiencers of near-death states cannot compare "before" with "after" as adults do, because they don't have a "before." The world of these "forever angels" is the life continuum, a stream of consciousness that has always existed and always will. Integrating "where they once were" with "where they now are" is a lifelong challenge. The author explores how those who have a near-death experience very early in life, or even in utero, grow up "different"--sometimes geniuses, sometimes lost, yet unusually psychic and smart, all at the same time. She reveals how these experiences and their knowledge of the afterlife affect the individual in many areas, including family life, dating, health, education, and spirituality, as well as increasing the experiencer's potential for thoughts of suicide, out-of-body experiences, and PTSD symptoms. Examining the forever angels' memories of the womb, birth, early childhood, and the other world, Atwater investigates the wide-awake consciousness of babies being born, the vivid recall of mature childhood near-death experiencers, and how memory of the life-continuum never fades, nor does the desire to go back.

📑 What's inside

INTRODUCTION
Child Experiencers Are Different
ONE
What's Here
TWO
Who's Here
THREE
In Their Own Words
FOUR
Birth Memories
FIVE
The Womb
SIX
Otherworldly
SEVEN
Some Surprises
EIGHT
Afterward
NINE
A Question of Family
TEN
Health Issues
ELEVEN
School, Dating, Sex
TWELVE
Growing Up, Jobs, Marriage
THIRTEEN PTSD and NDEs
FOURTEEN Solutions
FIFTEEN
Historical Cases
SIXTEEN
Markers
SEVENTEEN
The Forever Angels
Notes Additional and Suggested Reading Resources International Association for Near-Death Studies Index About the Author

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Atwater’s research provides a compelling, albeit specific, look at early childhood near-death experiences. While the volume of interviews offers substantial data for believers in psychic continuity, skeptics may find the acceptance of supernatural implications limiting. It does not suit readers seeking purely clinical, medical analyses of brain function during trauma, nor those uninterested in metaphysical interpretations of consciousness. The tone is empathetic but assumes a willingness to engage with esoteric concepts like psychic abilities and spiritual homes. Those preferring rigid scientific materialism may feel alienated by the author’s openness to non-physical explanations for these profound psychological shifts.

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Why this book is worth reading

Readers deeply interested in the intersection of spirituality, psychology, and human development will find profound value in this text. It is ideal for those who have experienced or witnessed childhood near-death events, offering validation and insight into the lifelong psychic and intuitive gifts that often accompany such trauma. Individuals curious about the enduring impact of early spiritual encounters on adult identity, wisdom, and emotional resilience will gain a comprehensive understanding of these unique life trajectories. The book serves as a compassionate guide for those seeking to understand the 'longing for home' and the heightened sensitivity described by survivors, providing a framework that honors the mystical while grounding it in extensive research.

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⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.7/5

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If you're fascinated by the mysteries of consciousness, the spirit world, or the profound potential of human experience, this book offers unparalleled insights. It's essential reading for parents, spiritual seekers, and anyone curious about life's earliest moments and their lasting spiritual…

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Esoterica Books editorial team

Atwater’s research provides a compelling, albeit specific, look at early childhood near-death experiences. While the volume of interviews offers substantial data for believers in psychic continuity, skeptics may find the acceptance of supernatural implications limiting. It does not suit readers seeking purely clinical, medical analyses of brain function during trauma, nor those uninterested in metaphysical interpretations of consciousness. The tone is empathetic but assumes a willingness to engage with esoteric concepts like psychic abilities and spiritual homes. Those preferring rigid scientific materialism may feel alienated by the author’s openness to non-physical explanations for these profound psychological shifts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

The primary focus is on near-death experiences occurring in children from birth up to five years of age, including infants, toddlers, and young children.

This refers to a pervasive, often inexplicable longing many childhood NDE survivors feel for the spiritual realms they briefly encountered, a sense of having been separated from a profound spiritual 'home'.

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🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Childhood NDE Phenomenon

This book uniquely focuses on NDEs occurring in the youngest populations—from newborns to toddlers. Atwater meticulously examines how these experiences manifest differently in children who may not yet have developed language, exploring how their unburdened consciousness navigates the transition between life and what lies beyond.

Lifelong Spiritual Awakening

The text reveals the profound, indelible changes wrought by early NDEs. Individuals often report developing precocious wisdom, enhanced psychic and intuitive capabilities, and an enduring sense of connection to a spiritual dimension. Atwater explores how these gifts and challenges shape their entire lives, often leading to a feeling of being 'different'.

Consciousness Beyond Limits

Atwater pushes the boundaries of our understanding of consciousness, exploring concepts like awareness in newborns, potential womb memories, and the remarkable capacity for perception in the earliest stages of life. She posits that consciousness is not solely tied to a developed brain, but may exist prior to and beyond our physical form.

📜 Historical context

P.M.H. Atwater stands as a pivotal figure in NDE research, expanding the field beyond adult accounts. Her work on childhood NDEs is groundbreaking, providing a unique lens through which to understand these phenomena. This book builds on decades of her extensive research, solidifying her place as an authority on the topic and enriching the broader discourse on consciousness and mortality.

📚 Glossary

Near-Death Experience (NDE)
Psychic Abilities
Womb Memories

📔 Questions to reflect on

Reflect on your earliest memories or feelings from infancy. Do any of them evoke a sense of connection to something beyond the ordinary?
If you had an NDE as a very young child, how might that experience have subtly shaped your intuition, beliefs, or sense of purpose throughout your life?
Consider the implications of consciousness existing prior to developed language and memory. How does this challenge or confirm your understanding of the human spirit?