Best Near-Death Experiences Books of 2025

Imagine Heaven by John Burke is a captivating book that compares over 100 near-death experiences with what the Bible says about Heaven. Burke, a bestselling author, explores the biggest questions about the afterlife, including what Heaven looks like, who we will see, and what we will do. While not every detail of these experiences aligns with Scripture, Burke argues that the commonalities shared by thousands of survivors provide an exhilarating picture of what awaits us. This book is a thrilling journey into the afterlife that will change the way readers view their lives today and the promise of Heaven.

Journey of Souls: Case Studies of Life Between Lives, Fifth Revised Edition is a fascinating investigation into the mystery of life in the spirit world after death on Earth. Michael Newton, PhD uses a unique hypnosis technique to reveal hidden memories of his subjects, uncovering amazing insights into what happens between lives. The book presents the stories of 29 people who recall their experiences between physical deaths, providing specific details about the levels of souls, spiritual guides, soul groups, and the purpose of life. This life-changing book has already given hope to over 600,000 readers, making it an invaluable read for anyone interested in the immortality of the human soul and the big question we all face: what happens after we die?

Chakra Healing: A Beginner's Guide to Self-Healing Techniques that Balance the Chakras is a comprehensive guide to balancing the chakras and healing the mind, body, and spirit. With practical instruction and guidance, readers can learn how to identify what's ailing them and which chakra is causing it. The book offers a variety of techniques, including meditation, crystals, essential oils, yoga, breathing, and diet, making it accessible for beginners. The detailed photos and drawings make the tools and exercises even easier to understand. Overall, Chakra Healing is an excellent guidebook for healing practitioners and anyone interested in self-healing and self-care.

"Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife" is a captivating memoir that delves into the afterlife experience of Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon who was once a skeptic of near-death experiences. After falling into a coma due to a rare illness, Alexander's journey beyond this world and encounter with a divine being changed his perspective on life, death, and spirituality. This book offers a unique perspective on the afterlife and the possibility of a higher power. It is an inspiring read that challenges readers to think beyond the limits of science and embrace the unknown.

The book "Between Death and Life: Conversations with a Spirit (Updated and Revised)" by Dolores Cannon is a fascinating exploration of the afterlife through past-life therapy. With 16 years of research, the author presents an impressive collection of experiences of hundreds of subjects who reported similar memories of their death, the spirit realm, and rebirth. The book also touches on topics such as guides, guardian angels, bad lifetimes, and perceptions of God and the Devil. It is a well-written and thought-provoking read that sheds light on what lies beyond our physical existence.

Life After Life by Raymond Moody is a groundbreaking investigation into near-death experiences (NDEs) and the afterlife. Originally published in 1975, this fortieth-anniversary edition includes a new foreword by Eben Alexander and an afterword by the author. In this book, Moody presents over one hundred case studies of people who experienced clinical death and were revived, sharing their accounts of what lies beyond death. Life After Life is a must-read for those seeking a greater understanding of the afterlife and NDEs, and its impact on popular culture is undeniable.

We Never Die: Secrets of the Afterlife by psychic medium Matt Fraser is an instant New York Times bestseller that unveils the secrets of the afterlife and reveals the truth about heaven. Through thousands of conversations with spirits, Fraser explains that we never truly die and shares the beautiful realities of eternal life, the role of dreams, and how souls appear to the living. This book also covers topics such as ghosts, psychic protection, karma, and living in the divine flow. We Never Die is a comforting and uplifting read that offers guidance and meaning in both our earthly and afterlife.

Heaven, an Unexpected Journey is a fascinating collection of near-death experiences that will take readers on an unforgettable journey into the afterlife. Jim Woodford, a successful airline pilot, spent 11 hours in Heaven after he died, and his consciousness was transported to the wonders of Heaven and the horrors of hell. This book features detailed descriptions of his journey, including the "contrails of prayer" in Heaven's skies, the "sticky love" of God, and what it feels like to hug an angel. This Christian spiritual growth book is a must-read for those seeking hope and inspiration for tomorrow, as well as strength for today.

In this truly inspirational memoir, Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body began shutting down—overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience where she realized her inherent worth . . . and the actual cause of her disease. Upon regaining consciousness, Anita found that her condition had improved so rapidly that she was released from the hospital within weeks—without a trace of cancer in her body! . Within these pages, Anita recounts stories of her childhood in Hong Kong, her challenge to establish her career and find true love, as well as how she eventually ended up in that hospital bed where she defied all medical knowledge. As part of a traditional Hindu family residing in a largely Chinese and British society, Anita had been pushed and pulled by cultural and religious customs since she was a little girl. After years of struggling to forge her own path while trying to meet everyone else’s expectations, she had the realization, as a result of her epiphany on the other side, that she had the power to heal herself . . . and that there are miracles in the Universe that she’d never even imagined. . In Dying to Be Me, Anita freely shares all she has learned about illness, healing, fear, "being love," and the true magnificence of each and every human being! This is a book that definitely makes the case that we are spiritual beings having a human experience . . . and that we are all One!