Between Death and Life: Conversations with a Spirit (Updated and Revised) Paperback – November 1, 2013

This book was very interesting. Like many spiritual books, it paints an intriguing picture of the beauty and wonder of the afterlife. I enjoyed the topics about the spirit guides, the various temples, and how karma works. I like the reference to an inverted pyramid when talking about the spirit hierarchy: Source is the root of everything, but it is all the guides and spirits and mortals that give meaning to existence in the largest base section, instead of the typical God/elite being at the top and the “lower classes” in servitude. (Plants and animals are guided by the elementals/devas, humans are guided by their spirit ancestors, guides etc. spirit guides have master guides, then there are the various councils that manage groups of spirits, then there are the powerful ascended masters and deities and other alien councils in charge of civilizations and universes, then you have universe creators like our Source and then finally you have the All.) Those at the top are in divine service to those at the bottom: with great power comes great responsibility. (It is similar to a workplace concept in that the CEO/board of directors are at the bottom of the pyramid instead of the top, they are fewer in number, but play a great role in supporting the “backbones” of the company; the employees and their supervisors.)Although, in my opinion, this book does better than others like Michael Newton’s Journey of Souls, where souls are labeled too much into various levels. I think the spirit world is much more fluid than that, and levels not as clearly defined. I can see why certain souls may not be able to reach higher levels, but at the same time, we are all part of Source and all have access to the Akashic Records. There is a human impression that we are “superior” to the plants, animals and elementals because of the supposed order of soul evolution. While this may make sense for some souls incarnating to Earth from the earlier time periods, there are other souls who have been aliens and other beings in other worlds. Who’s to say that a soul couldn’t choose to incarnate as an animal or an alien after being a human (since we are all the same). I would say that those beings more aligned with the group shared consciousness (animals, plants, and elementals) seem to be more connected to Source and nature, because spirits as a whole operate as a group/shared consciousness. Humans and many aliens only stand out because they have the mental complexity of having individual personalities, which can create conflict and karma if not used properly. Humans aren’t superior to other beings: we just take on harder lessons. The challenge is to get past the illusion of separation and remember our original “groupthink.” We are learning to be like Source: paradoxically unique, yet also part of all things. I also think that souls shouldn’t be forced or pressured to incarnate so much, especially after coming back from the spirit world…living on this Earth is more than just learning lessons and amending karma all the time.The Healing Temple, the Schools, the Tapestry Room, the Library, and the Garden were beautiful places. However, like other afterlife texts about the divine schools we go to, it is too human centered. If all of us have to go to “Universe University” and study our lives and learn, at least let us learn from other beings. We can learn just as much from our animal, plant, and alien companions, as we can from the Council of Elders and our human spirit guide counterparts. (The spirit guides of animal and plant souls would indeed match their species) All species from every corner of the universe would be learning together, rather than human soul groups studying separately from everyone else. In fact, I think the species of souls should only be separated when it comes to choosing incarnations because it would take more training and practice to become a human in comparison to an ant. There are so many realms to explore, not just those that look like our planet Earth with its suburban houses and nature and ornate temples. I’m sure the spirit world looks different to animals, plants, and aliens, but of course, as humans, we only have our own perspective to reference.I also don’t appreciate the judgment toward suicide. Suicide is “the worst sin” in the spirit world? Really? I would’ve thought spirits would be more understanding toward us humans. Why would it be any worse than murder or accidental deaths or mental illness? She even had a chapter: “A suicide repays karma” but claims that “suicide is never part of karma.” I’ve heard of some souls where suicide was part of their exit point/soul plan. And some people get killed early or die before they are supposed to. No matter how you die, lessons are learned by everyone and that’s all that apparently matters. And if it’s beyond the exit point and it breaks a contract, you can just reincarnate again and fix it. Be wary of the “all deaths are planned” flawed concept in Dolores’s books. We all know life is never that simple.

Very interesting book and ver thought provoking.

This is one of those books that changes lives. I would give this book as a gift to anyone who is experiencing the death of a loved one, facing death, disease, loss, grief, or simply wondering about the big questions. Dolores is a pioneering Hypnotherapist, Publisher, Teacher, and facilitator of healing from within. She is on the cutting edge of miracles and the research into exploring who we truly are, our history, well beyond all we have been taught, and specific truths about "Life Between Death and Life, reincarnation, angelic realms, the other side, and more. She explains the Akashic records, The Tapestry Room, and why there is no real devil or demons! I love Dolores Cannon, and all of the information that the transmits through her amazing, trailblazing books. Do yourself a favor, and order the book, and read it immediately.I came to Dolores Cannon's books through her most complex series, "The Convoluted Universe" Books One, Two, and Three! I had rebooted my calling and career as a hypnotherapist, years before. When I read "Convoluted Universe Book One," and shared these books within my Starseed Circle in Santa Fe, New Mexico, some of my clients began traveling off planet, to multidimensional life expressions, spaceship experiences and more. I have since trained with Dolores Cannon. In some ways she reminds me, in personality, of Sidney Portier. Even while she is pioneering in hypnotherapy, regression, writing, publishing, healing, and the discovery of who we truly are, she is one of the most understated, humble human beings one could ever meet.She explains in her training, which she now teaches all over the world, as she is rounding near 80, in 2011, that the miraculous healings and guidance facilitated by the more Infinite, all knowing, Superconscious, which she invites as the "Subconscious," is actually working with what Carl Jung only theorized about. She has taught myself and others how to engage with this aspect of who we are, to facilitate miracles, learn why we are here, and more.So pick up this unassuming little book, and prepare to forever check your conditioned human fears with the coat check clerk, never to pick them up again! I recommend a case of these, to gift to the most open minded and curious humans in your life! Enjoy the exploration.I will forever remember all the amazing truths Dolores taught us. One favorite Dolores-ism, is recalling Dolores laughing her hearty laugh, and explaining to us how the "conscious mind is the supid-est part!" That is what we've mostly been taught to depend on. That alone explains a lot about our world, and our evolutionary process. Dolores's contributions, will keep enriching us, for a long long time.She also told us, that she has been told, by knowing sources, throughout facilitating her work, that even owning one of Dolores Cannon's books, and just leaving it on the shelf, shifts the consciousness of the owner! From my experience I would not only say this is true. I would say it felt like she came and found me, through living her adventurous life, and publishing accounts of her amazing hypnotherapy sessions, for all of us to learn from!

Ok, this is a great read!! The only complaint I have is that some of the material is hard to follow, but I am sure that has more to do with my understanding than it does the actual material. Mostly I understand the content of the given information. I like the questions that are asked, the easy flow of conversation, and the different subjects. I would have liked for some content to have covered mediums/psychics/channelers and how that all works, which there is a tiny bit that mentions those who talk to the dead and how this is able to be done so I will give credit for that but it would have been nice to have just a littl bit more ragrding the subject. It does cover many of the questions and concerns that people have regarding paranormal but it would have been nice to have more information on "the fall" and what that entailed as well as maybe information on some of the other Gods/Goddesses known in other countries and how all that works. Other than that the book is a must read!! I am going to read it again because it was so good and I'm hoping to have an even better understanding the second time around. Highly recommend this book!!

It is a good product.

I love the way in which this book was written. What a great source of information for anyone looking for answers. It definitely confirms what I've always believed...that we are forever growing, evolving, working towards becoming better than we are now, but also helping others along the way. And that our journey doesn't end on this physical plane.

My loved one passed away and I was devastated. This has helped immensely. I read it once and am re-reading it again! Thank you!