The Secrets of the Light: Spiritual Strategies to Empower Your Life... Here and in the Hereafter Paperback – October 1, 2004

Dannion Brinkley has had several encounters with 'the other side' through his near-death experiences. The wealth of information gained from these experiences is what he shares in his books.In 'Saved by the Light', the intensity of the experience is what percolated through to me; the fact that an ordinary person, with no particular claim to spirituality, could have such a totally transforming, other worldly experience, after being struck by lightning. The visions that he had, extraordinarily enough, seemed secondary, maybe the authors intended it to look that way. In the sequel, 'At Peace in the Light', Dannion Brinkley describes his attempt to ground the experience. This is done by his attempts to establish the centers that he envisioned, and, more explicitly, his hospice work, where, he guided people in their transition from this life to 'the other side'. In 'Secrets of the Light', Dannion's latest and most esoteric book, he makes an attempt to display the perspective and wisdom gained from three decades of working with 'the Light'.The above is what gives this book an other worldly dimension, making it seem anchored in a different reality, that sees our earthly struggles from a different viewpoint than the win-lose game that we play. This is done very skilfully by Dannion, whose efforts have been expertly supplemented by his wife and co-author, journalist Kathryn Peters. There is not an iota of a holier-than- thou attitude in the book, not the slightest glimmer of self righteousness. It strongly negates subtle notions and impressions that most of us conjure up and live with, 'spiritual people do not fall ill', 'when one has had access to what is happening behind the scenes, one is protected from misfortune' , and so on. This book bears ample testimony to the fact that the above concepts do not apply, at least to Dannion Brinkley, who despite his more than extraordinary experiences makes no light of his earthly struggles with pain and illness. Somewhere, in the book, he even mentions our spiritual arrogance when we decided to incarnate at this time in this world, knowing fully well of the obstacles we would face.Nevertheless, the material is not at all heavy reading. It is replete with humor and jokes directed at the author, and despite the suffering and self searching, is adequately interspersed with a sense of the love and acceptance that Life is known to bequeath us all. Reading this book renewed for me the sense of belonging that our daily grind and 'promises to keep' keep taking away.The last chapter of this book is a vision of what the immediate future holds for us, earthlings. This is the sensational part of the book and though it tests one's credulity, the drama is underplayed, by the short coverage it receives. The major statement of this book, as I see it, seems to be 'Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof'.A book to treasure, to read and to reread

I found Dannion Brinkley's 3rd book, in his own "spiritual trilogy", "The Secrets Of The Light" - to be a wonderful addition to what his first two memorable books delivered. His words once again, take the sting out of death and what is awaiting for all of us beyond this worldly life. The book will also help empower those who pay attention to the many pearls of truth and wisdom that he drops throughout the entire book.This book will take you a little further along on the journey that he started with readers in both "Saved By The Light" and "At Peace In The Light". An interesting prediction in the book (published in 2004) states that the price of oil would go up to $150 a barrel by 2008. Today as I write this (June 26, 2008) it has gone over $140 and seems full of steam to head higher! The better part of his book is the last few chapters as he talks about "The Seven Truths" and goes into some detailed comments on them. Lots of gold in those pages for serious readers. In some ways, this is his best book to date. The actual writing style seems softer and more loving- and it enhances the message of love that seems to underline his over-all theme.The work that Dannion does for the dying is very well known; however, he is also actively working with PTSD veterans. He is one of the National Projects Directors for the Veteran's Village.I give this book my personal and fullest endorsement - a must read for all spiritual seekers and those looking for self-realization![...]

Amazing book! I would like nothing more than to speak to this man. There is so much to his story and I'm sure there is more that is even in the book. But what is in the book is gripping and fascinating. I have told almost everyone I know that his books are a "Must Read" and I don't think I've evr said that before about a book. Believe me, you won't be disappointed by any of his books.

This is the third book so far and I'm looking forwardto more. The incites that are givin makes you wish thatyou could exsperence the things that Dannion has withoutall of the pain or Dying.Make me want to be a better person and also, has made metake a good look at the world around me and the changes going on.

My heart always told me this guy was a complete fake and a fraud, but you hear him on youtube and and he comes off sincere, but this book is a load of CRAP! You make bold predictions and give dates and they do not come to pass, your out of here! Dannion said in 2008 the world would come to know without a doubt there are Aliens and we are not alone, didnt happen. Dannion said there is much less oil in the ground then we are being told and oil will be at $150 a barrel, its as we know CRASHED in 2015 to $43 a barrel and we have found so much "new" oil reserves in the Dakota's....once again Dannion got it all wrong. Dannion also made some insane claim the that internet will develope a self-consciousness and thus be alive, sort of like the M5 unit episode of the original star trek. What a bogus claim to make. Anyhow, why this guy sphews this nonsense is beyond me, maybe he likes the fame, maybe he likes to money, who knows, who cares.

I am very very pleased with the product. Book arrived quicker than I thought, very good shape. Have not read it yet but looking forward to starting on it on my days off soon. Thanks a bunch, very very pleased.

This is a rare book that there were only about 1000 copies tht mentions a good friend of mine that was later e moed so I am very happy to get one of the rare 1000.

Not as good as his first one

really love this book very interesting if this is your subject