Life After Death: The Burden of Proof by Deepak Chopra Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Life After Death: The Burden of Proof
Book Review: An Insightful Investigation
Summary: 3 Stars
Deepak Chopra presents a multicultural view of death, which is woven through the story of Savitri, a woman who must face death in order to save her husband from dying. As the story progresses, Deepak introduces a variety of concepts for consideration. He explains death by using ancient myths and by presenting scientific discoveries.
The most interesting segments of this book include the stories of people who had near-death experiences. Their beliefs in this life seem to reveal themselves in the next life. Since beliefs about the afterlife also affect how we live this book makes you think about the choices you are making today and in the future.
Is Hell a temporary detour or a place of eternal punishment? Is there evidence for reincarnation? By using a myriad of cultural models, Deepak Chopra explains the variety of experience people have according to their religious beliefs. Throughout the book he also refers to the wisdom of the Vedic rishis (enlightened sages). Christianity and Buddhism are also briefly discussed.
While this book seeks to bring you into an enlightened state, there is no assurance that you will not go to hell or that you will go to heaven. Jesus' teachings are briefly explained but for a more in depth look at Jesus' teachings you may want to look for: The Gospel According to Jesus.
~The Rebecca Review
Book Review: HInduism and immortality
Summary: 3 Stars
I was highly dissapointed but his book - Considering the author's education and spirituality, my expectations were high.. Beside the introductory pages, a lot is about morals, religious traditions and beliefs in hinduism, D.Chopra's upbringing. Those references to hinduism are not really helpful - Still, great insights but the author's ideas navigate often off the subject - There is no 'proof" offered as claimed - ( Even if is difficult to do so anyway. ) It is neither scientific, nor metaphysical, nor really personal. It lacks heart, mind and focus.
On this subject I would HIGHLY recommend the author Ruth Montgomery ( A World Beyond ) - She can bring "proofs" througt the guides "on the other side". Her books breathe truth and emotion. No intellectual verbiage and convincing there but a true experience. By the way - Of course there is life "after death" - It is all one continuum...
Book Review: I'm not sure what this is about but I really Like the book
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm almost done with Life After Death and I'm still not sure where Dr. Chopra is going. Having said that, I love this book. It is a casual walk through basic beliefs of Hinduism, Quantum physics, Morality, and Ethics with a bit of New Age thrown in.
The writing style makes it VERY easy to read and there have been at least a dozen concepts I have never thought of (and I've read about almost every subject on the planet). I was blown away with the alternative view of how savants work and how they are capable of performing such mental feats. That view makes so much sense.
I HIGHLY recommend reading this book. I can't say it is the best on Hinduism or the best at New Age or the Best at Quantum Mechanics. Heck I can't even really say what it is about. But I know this. It is one of the best books I've read.
Book Review: Why did I buy this?
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this after one of my friends died. Not sure why, mental lapse. What a waste - just theories that contradict themselves, you wont learn anything or really feel better after reading this either. Same stuff can be read by searching google for Life after Death and spending half an hour that way. I eventually just threw it out.Book Review: Understanding Death
Summary: 5 Stars
Science has not been able to tell us much except we seem to cease to exist once we die. Why is it that man and woman alike crave something more after the flesh gives out? I find Deepak Chopra books intriguing and I want to believe there is something more. Our traditional Jew, Christian beliefs here in the USA makes it so hard to feel that way if we don't quite believe in the bible. We're taught we must believe in God as he is shown us in the bible or we lose life everlasting, but to thinking people this just seems bogus that have to accept just one way of viewing God or the Divine.
I loved the book, and I love the ideas and presentations of the Author. I will continue my quest for understanding the divine in a new way. Thanks to Mr. Chopra for continuing to challenge our western way of viewing the world.
Ruth Baker