This was really one of the best books I think I have ever read. Very informative and interesting. Could not put it down. If I had any doubts before I don't after reading this book.

this is the frist book I got from james van praagh, I thought it was really good, learn a lot

It was very interesting to read, but some things didn't fit as they should. If you are interested in this genre, then by all means read it. It's always good to have many samples of the same topic. I have found other books slightly better though. It's another way of approaching explanations for things that are hard to understand or believe. I have had things happen to me that are not just coincidences, there are none. That is how I was lead to find, purchase and read this book. The more information the better for our lives and how we live them.

This book appears to have been written for general readers who have an interest in learning about the paranormal, i.e., ghosts, afterlife, etc. It is not a book aimed at convincing skeptics of the existence of ghosts, nor does it appear to be directed towards well seasoned paranormal buffs (although they too may benefit from some of the material). As a result, the author has presented a sweeping overview of the world of the paranormal, mainly based on his own extensive personal experiences. Topics include: a description of death, the nature and types of ghosts, the afterlife and its various levels of existence, paranormal energy fields, chakras, hauntings, possessions, communicating with ghosts, ghost hunting, etc. All this is peppered with many anecdotes, as experienced by the author. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of always maintaining a very positive mental attitude towards oneself and towards others - good advice no matter what one's beliefs are. The book is written in a very friendly, accessible and engaging style with a very positive slant. The author has been very careful to ensure that any specialized jargon is explained when first used. As a result, this book can be painlessly enjoyed by general readers who have an interest in this field. However, the book's lack of any hard-core irrefutable scientific evidence for the existence of ghosts may be frowned upon by skeptics, unless they are either very open-minded or curious about current thinking in this area.

Brilliant book James, thank you. Easy to read and understand unlike the actual topic.
Tracey

I am a bit skeptical about the subject even though I had strong experiences in my life , I think I am more skeptical about the people or the great amount of charlatans there are around the world talking about spirits. I can not denied there is a spiritual life in different forms that we can not see , as we do not see the air we breath every day but does exist. Mr. Van Praagh have a distinct approach about the spiritual subjects and a simple way to communicate his experiences and views to the reader and it seems somewhat honest to me , I like the book mainly because made me rethink about death , about our life and how we live, how the universe around us change and interact with us and is still the big mystery of human kind. To conclude I like the message conveyed in the book and how Mr. Van Praagh touched the lives of other people.

This book is very interesting and is worth reading if you believe in ghosts. James talks about common experiences that all people have right before death and relates them to his beliefs about the spirit world. I want to believe what he writes about, but once you watch his videos on you tube you'll see that he's a complete fake.

I have done some research in this area and still had questions about certain things.
This book has answered most of those questions.

This book is very well organized. It is easy to read.

I highly suggest this book to those who are interested in ghosts, spirits, and the afterlife.

I am not a paranormal expert, but I do enjoy reading and learning about all things in the genre, so this book by James Van Praagh appealed to me immediately. Having just finished it this afternoon, I find that while it was indeed entertaining, it was lacking a certain depth that I was hoping for.

Van Praagh is a rather well-known medium, and is also co-producer of the CBS tv series Ghost Whisperer. The stories of dealing with the dead in this book showcase people he has helped come to terms with loss and lingering loved ones who need help moving toward the Light. Those stories are intriguing and filled with heartfelt emotion, and even if I have a bit of skepticism at times, I feel that Van Praagh truly wants to give solace and aid to those with whom he works. It's when Van Praagh moves from the titular "Ghosts Among Us" to telling us how he views the spiritual world that I found my interest wavering. It's not that I disbelieve his theories, but to be honest, that's not why I picked up this book. I wanted to read more of the interactions with ghosts and the experiences of regular people who had gone to Van Praagh for guidance. I also must admit that my skepticism hit a healthy high when Van Praagh began mentioning Abraham Lincoln as one of his spirit guides (we should all be so lucky!). Maybe it's true, maybe it's not; it just came away as bragging and unlikely to me.

This is not to say that I didn't enjoy this book; Van Praagh seems sincere enough in most respects and I do feel he must have some sort of gift for speaking with the dead. I admit to skimming the bits about chahkras and energies, though I did find the idea of ridding myself of negative energy a worthwhile idea. I just was expecting something more, and that may make my disappointment with the book more my own than Van Praagh's. The idea of the book just seemed scattered to me; Van Praagh should have done two books, one about ghostly encounters and one about spiritual guidance...and yes, they are two separate ideas.

After I read this book, I ordered 6 more as birthday presents for my friends. My 23 year old daughter read it after me and loved it too.

This book confirmed for me that there is a spiritual realm out there. I was so scared of death, but after reading this book I am no longer scared of death as I was before. As I live in Australia I was unable to get a copy of this book, so I am really happy that I was able to get it from you guys. Cant wait to read more of James's work. Thanks again.

The book is quite a page turner and provides a good bit of intellectual entertainment and diversion. I read it like one would watch a fictional movie, allowing for a "suspension of belief" in order to be entertained or simply to ponder appealing ideas. However I caught the author early on in what I consider to be a major error revealing utter fabrication. Usually in these types of books, the authors are clever enough to avoid any specific detail in recounting physic events or stories - that is, sufficient lack of detail such that the events or stories can not be verified.
Early on in the book the author relates a real-life story about a young professional race car driver who was killed somewhere around 2006 (no later) and the car exploded. Now, the author should have realized that an event like this, in the age of blogs and instant historical archives of news would be easily verified. A detailed and thorough search reveals that no such event ever occurred. If it were true (remember we are talking about a Professional race car driver), as the author purports, such an event would have made the news instantly.

James
Has done a great job with this book if you are just beginning in the spiritual movement or like me who has been in the main focus of it for a number of years its worth the read he covers many areas from meditation
to dark entities,a book you pick and find it hard to put down
well done plus its easy reading

Have been enjoying this book as it gives new insights to old questions we all have. Well worth the read........

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Diane Cogswell, Mill Valley, CA

This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. Highly recommended....buy it!

James Van Praagh is an incredible intuitive. I have seen him in person as well as read his many books and this is right on the mark. This book is an opportunity to cleanse your mind and soul to move on in life. Too many of us unknowingly carry past life baggage that only weighs us down.
He is an inspiration.

i bought this book as soon as i heard it was out, i recieved it, then somehow it got stuck in my best friends hand and she won't let go, so i had to promise to buy her one for xmas so i can get mine back. i'm a fan of all of james van praugh's books, he's so real, and carrying. since i rarely finish a book to find an author that keeps me reading till the end of the book is something,as soon as my friend lets me have mine, i'm sure i will be as glued to it as she is. she says it's amazing.

As always in James Van Praagh's books, this one is also easy reading. He makes his material so very interesting until you cannot put the book down until you finish it. I have almost all his books and will continue to buy them as he finishes them. He is the best in his field!!

I am a big fan of James Van Praagh. He's the "real thing". Ghosts Among Us is a good read and one to keep as a reference. You will find answers to many of your "spiritual questions".

This book is amazing, beautiful, and has changed my life in so many ways. I highly recommend.

Just recently lost my 45 year old daughter. This book has helped me and I am sharing it with my my granddaughter, her daughter.

I READ A LOT OF BOOKS ON THE PARANORMAL, THIS IS THE BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ! IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE WORLD OF THE UNSEEN WE LIVE IN, LIFE AFTER DEATH AND SO ON, THIS BOOK WILL ANSWER ALL YOUR QUESTIONS. VERY EASY TO READ, INTERRESTING,EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND FUN. IF YOU NEVER READ ANY OTHER BOOKS ON THE PARANORMAL THIS IS THE ONE!THE VERY BEST BOOK JAMES HAS EVER WRITTEN!

This book is clear and concise in addressing the many questions that arise over this subject. Reading it takes away much of the mystery surrounding this subject. Excellent book!

This book is clear and concise in addressing the many questions that arise over this subject. Reading it takes away much of the mystery surrounding this subject. Excellent book!

James Van Praagh is an excellent writer!! His writing style is easy to read, and easy to understand and keeps my attention! I love his occasional stories of his memories and I especially enjoyed his helpful tips on meditation. Not only do I recommend this book, but I'd go even further to recommend his previous books, because they are all enjoyable!

Being a professional psychic I always love to read what others like me have to say. I feel that James is a very kind person who really wants to assist others. This book is great for any level of understanding. It's very simple & written in laymans terms. I found it delightful and easy to assimilate and read it very quickly. Though the imformtion is basic it's important stuff and could be used by both the professional or someone who is just beginning to understand this phenomena. Good work James! :) http://staceyarcangel.maui.net

I found the book rather boring. I could not finish it. I am a aviod reader but this book seemed just silly to me.

Ghosts Among Us

This was a thought provoking book. Easy to read and understand. I recommend it for those that believe and those who don't.

James Van Praagh really validates what most of us believe...that there is a Heaven and that most of us will join our loved ones who've passed in that wonderful place.

Editor of Michele Cozzens' award winning women's fiction A Line Between Friends

I have read all of James' books and feel he is the genuine thing and far more knowledgeable than some of the other popular authors out there that write information about the other side. This book was a quick read and contained a lot of material regarding Spiritualist beliefs along with personalized experiences and stories from James. However, after reading his other books, to me, it was mostly a duplication of material. It was also geared more to those who have no background, experience, or belief about the other side. If you have been in the field for years, it may be a waste of time, that is not said with any disrespect for this wonderfully sincere man. I will pass the book on to an elderly aunt who has only sporadically dabbled in this type of reading.

I like the work of James Van Praagh and appreciate his commitment to provide the reader with such an important knowledge of the world beyond the physical. If you'd like to know more on how these forces affect the living and how protect/purify/heal your surroundings, I suggest Lifting the Veil of Illusions: How to Identify and Heal the Influences of Unseen Forces

James' books are always intriguing and comforting, and this one builds on his experiences in very revealing circumstances. It's fascinating to read of his gift, and I like that he always ends with suggestions about how to develop your own intuition and skills. The overall message in Ghosts Among Us is that we are not separate from our lost loved ones, even if we don't physically see them. And James'explanations seem to assure us of eternal love among family and friends.

I have been interested and have studied several aspects of the Spiritual world etc., and am so delighted with James Van Praagh's, "Ghosts Among Us". I have been writing a sceenplay with Spititual contexts and reading this book has inspired me to continue. I also entered the contest where I might win a reading with the author. I truely hope so, because I think that he may be interested in my project as much as I've been interested in his. I have had a couple of ghost encounters and it's nice to have some validation on the subject by such a professional. I highly recomend this book to anyone; whether you believe in ghosts or not. Di

June 25th 2008 made 2 years my Mom has been gone. After reading this book I am totally convinced that she's ok and there really on no such thing as "Death". Thank you James. Mike Dias, Taunton MA.

I'm not much of a 'reader' -- but this is an excellent book. It offers peace of mind about the 'death' of this life and comfort in knowing there is more waiting for us......

James has a way of bringing the afterlife to feel like we are already there, we just aren't aware of it. YES there is a Heaven. I feel so much more confident knowing I have a true purpose in this life, as I did in many other lives. Thank you, JVP, this book puts a lot of worry to rest.

I want to start this review by stating that I am neither an atheist nor somebody who opposes the notion of the supernatural in general. Quite the opposite: I have always been very open to and interested in near-death experiences, parapsychological phenomena, etc. However, I am very sceptical when people claim that they can see things that are not visible to the general population. Whenever somebody asserts that he or she has a special gift, chances are that their special gift is limited to their ability to fill their pockets without doing real work. That seems to be very much the case with van Praagh. This book is a poorly written amalgamation of anecdotes and old "theories" that every 10 year old is acquainted with these days because they are so omnipresent that even Hollywood regularly uses them ("when you die, there is a tunnel and bright light and a loving superior being" -- oh wow, really, I've never heard that one before). And of course anything preternatural that could possibly happen to a person in their lifetimes has happened to van Praagh.
Lastly, van Praagh constantly emphasizes his mistrust in the Catholic Church -- I am Catholic and offensive comments about a religion that's 2000 years old from a guy who thinks that Buddha and Luke Skywalker have had equally positive influences on humankind seem kind of inappropriate.
Sorry guys, but if you want solid, well written and well researched books about life after death etc., grab the classics, i.e. Dr. Moody, Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross or Scott Peck.
"Ghosts among us" is completely useless and obviously another attempt to cash in -- shame on me for having contributed to van Praagh's bank account.

Fantastic read. JVP was on the Beth & Bill Show, Phoenix, AZ on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, when I got to work I checked Amazon for the book, had it by Wednesday.....sat and read it. It has definitely made me feel calmer about all things around me. A very insiteful read and fascinating adventure. It helped me cleanse myself of some "baggage" and view things with a different "eye". Thank you JVP, can't wait to read your next book. I am going to read "Talking to Heaven" next.....sitting in front of me now.

E Teal

Most of us have questions about "the beyond"; if one exists, is it here with us, are there ghosts. Ghosts Among Us is an excellent tour through the experiences of James Van Praagh. He has written this book so that the reader can understand and even empathize with those he seems to be communicating with in the after-life. This book does not seem to play-up his experiences. I feel that it is an honest account of his interesting gift and should be viewed that way.
I have never purchased a book on this topic before. However, I plan to purchase his next book.

James Van Praagh shares his experiences freely and gives insight into life beyond the veil. He gives hope to the life weary.

I was excited to read this book as I had just seen the author on TV - and could hardly wait for it to arrive. So imagine how pleased I was to receive it so quickly and in such great condition! Thank you.................

James is always a good read. Wonderful. I love the exercises especially which help you incorporate it all in your own life.

I totally loved this book by James Van Praagh. It answered so many questions that I have had and have not found answers for in other books. He also explains things in a very down to earth way. And he gives examples for everything so you can picture in your mind what he's talking about which I found really helpful. I truly loved this book! I am very happy to add it to my personal library!

Ghosts Among Us , was a very informative book and easy to read. I had just lost my 9 yr. old grandaughter to brain cancer. Even though I have been metaphysical for 30 yrs., it consoled me to read Van Praagh's view on this belief system. I have experienced the electronic signals during the first month of her passing on and it just confirmed that our loved ones are watching over us even though we cannot see them. I no longer look UP to Heaven because I believe heaven is just a veil away. If anyone needs a gentle book to answer some haunting questions, this is the book to read.

This book answered many questions I had on the afterlife.
Alice from N. California

Having had parents who, like Van Praagh, were clairaudient and clairvoyant, reading this book was like hearing them tell their entertaining stories about the spirits they could both see and hear. Only Van Praagh takes it a step further and describes the Astral plane where many find themselves after dying. He tells the ways in which our loved ones try to communicate to us that they are still with us. This book is a wonderful gift for people who desire to know more about what happens to us when we die, and will take away the fear of death.

I found the author to be pompous at times in his style of writing. The narrative itself, from the author's perspective, was interesting, but should not be taken as fact. I think the material is of a more subjective nature, and those who wish to read his book should read similar material by different authors to gain a collective perspective.

I enjoyed reading 1st hand experiences, While I not interested in becoming a medium or physic I am interested in an explanation of some things that have occurred in the last few years of my life.

This is the best book I've ever read. It is written in plain language so that anyone can understand. If you like VanPraagh, you'll love this book.