What happens when we die? Do we really die alone? What if death is not the end but a new beginning? As the dying prepare to leave this world, they often begin to get a glimpse of what lies beyond through deathbed visits from deceased loved ones, strangers, and angelic or divine figures. Religious beliefs appear to have no bearing on these experiences--even atheists and nonbelievers have reported such phenomena. At times these visits are experienced by others in the room, offering incredible validity to the idea that life truly does continue. A Call from Heaven will: Report a wide variety of recent, documented deathbed visits from around the world. - Introduce you to the many different forms of deathbed phenomena, including angelic visions, shared-death experiences, gateway or portal appearances, and many others. - Highlight accredited research by renowned experts and scientists. - Present substantial evidence--perhaps the most compelling to date--that we do not die alone. A Call from Heaven illustrates that death is not the end and that we all will be guided to the other side, comforting those who are grieving and removing the fear of death for all of us. "What happens when we die? This is one of humankind's most important and enduring questions. A Call From Heaven brings a fresh and exciting perspective to this ancient question. Josie Varga presents a superb look at deathbed visions, which are the glimpses of the afterlife reported by those dying. With each turn of the page you will find a treasure trove of insights and inspiration. This outstanding book is expertly written, remarkably easy to read, and enthusiastically recommended." --Jeffrey Long, MD, New York Times best-selling author, Evidence of the Afterlife ― Reviews "Combining scientific and medical research with moving and emotional testimonials, A Call From Heaven offers undeniable evidence of what we may experience at and after death. This book educates, empowers, and inspires us to look beyond our fears of the unknown to recognize that what we perceive as an ending can truly be a beginning. A must-read that will change your perception of what it means to die." --Marie D. Jones, best-selling author, The Deja Vu Enigma and The Trinity Secret ― Reviews Josie Varga is dedicated and passionate about her research into metaphysics and the afterlife. A popular blogger and motivational speaker, she strives to teach others why happiness is all a matter of how we think. The author of several books, she is currently working on a television pilot based on her book Visits from Heaven. She also has a popular group on Facebook for people to share their spiritual experiences and find comfort in knowing that they are not alone. Josie lives in Westfield, New Jersey. A Call From Heaven Personal Accounts of Deathbed Visits, Angelic Visions, and Crossings to the Other Side By Josie Varga, Gina Schenck Red Wheel/Weiser, LLC Copyright © 2017 Josie Varga All rights reserved. ISBN: 978-1-63265-081-8 Contents Foreword by Dr. Peter Fenwick, Introduction, Comatose to Lucid Right Before Death, The Question of Consciousness: Dr. Eben Alexander and Dr. Steve Taylor, One Last Hug: Carla Wills-Brandon, PhD, Chuck, I'm Coming, Two Blankets for a Boy and a Girl, My Son Ken, Yes, I'm Ready, "Peak in Darien" Experiences: Dr. Bruce Greyson, Understanding the Dying Process: Penny Sartori, PhD, Shankar, I Keep Seeing People, A Soul Departing?, Will I Go to Heaven?, Life's Mysteries Are Revealed in Its Final Moments: Dr. Michael Barbato, Mistakes Are Made in Love's Service: Dr. Joan Borysenko, A Patient Named John Loranger, I Will See You at 9 O'clock, The Angel of Death, Prophetic Dreaming: Shelley E. Parker, It Wasn't a Dream, She Would Get There When She Got There, She Nodded Three Times, In the Light of Death: Ineke Koedam, Who Is in the Back of the House?, Aunt Terry, I Don't Want to Go, Dying to See Angels: Dr. John Lerma, Take My Hand, Send Me Pink Roses, Nonna, A Shared-Death Experience, My Sister Came for Dad, A Visit in the Intensive Care Unit, Who's There?, Atmospheric Changes, My Mother Appeared Before My Eyes, A Mother's Love, Aunt Verna, Dream Visits, He Has Never Let Me Down, Well, Hello, Everett!, A Message for His Wife, Ethel Mary Kates Tennis, A Joyous Musical Reunion, Yellow Roses for Nancy, Final Gifts: Dr. Betty Phillips, Spiritual but Not Religious, NDEs in Terminally Ill Patients Differ From Those in Acute Events: Dr. Pamela M. Kirch, Final Thoughts, Appendix: There Is Life After Death, Bibliography, Notes, Index, About the Author, CHAPTER 1 Comatose to Lucid Right Before Death Terminal lucidity, seen time and time again, is a term used to describe the unexpected return of mental clarity and responsiveness shortly before death in those who were previously incoherent. One of the most amazing cases on record is Anna Katharina Ehmer (1895–1922), a severely d