As a gift for signing up, you will receive an audio recording of an eben alexander lecture. The following interview first appeared on, and is used here with permission since its publication, proof of heaven. Proof of heaven book by eben alexander official publisher. Folks at brigham who read it soon realized that the protagonist was a standin for alexander though the protagonist was female and the vile, venal chief of neurosurgery, the fictional carl gilbride, was supposed to be the brighams reallife chair of neurosurgery, eben alexanders boss pp. The severity of my meningitis and its refractoriness to therapy for a week should have. A highly trained neurosurgeon, alexander knew that ndes feel real, but are simply. Womens and the childrens hospitals and harvard medical school in boston. Mar 19, 2014 bryn athyn, pa, mar 19, 2014 marketwired via comtex a neardeath experience in 2008 prompted renowned neurosurgeon and afterlife skeptic, dr. The venues, schedules, hotels ageless living series.
Oct 11, 2012 dr eben alexander claims in his book proof of heaven that, while in a coma in 2008, he floated over fluffy clouds, on his way to the final frontier. In order to participate in the signing line, participants must purchase a copy of map of heaven or a new copy of proof of heaven from wellesley books. Book signing lynchburg, va givens books eben alexander. Disproof of eben alexanders proof of heaven maverick atheism. Eben alexander contracted a rare form of bacterial meningitis that, according to his account, shut down his neocortex, the seat of human. Proof of heaven by eben alexander 9781742612812 booktopia. In october,a newsweek article featured an excerpt from neurosurgeon eben alexanders new book, proof of heaven. His challenge parallels a revolutionary shift now underway within modern scientific understanding of the nature of reality. Eben alexander, md, will discuss proof of heaven rainy day books.
Over those years he personally dealt with hundreds of patients suffering from severe alterations in their level of consciousness. Eben alexander brings a unique perspective to the sacred world combining a glorious, personal vision of spiritual consciousness with patient, insightful scientific inquiry. Eben alexander iii born december 11, 1953 is an american neurosurgeon and author. Jul 02, 20 anyone who claims he died and went to heaven, met god and then came back to tell the tale is apt to encounter some skepticism. Join eben alexander md, new york times bestselling author of proof of heaven. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife, for a booksigning event on nov.
Additional signed books are available for purchase at our author event. Eben franckewitz bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Dr eben alexander claims in his book proof of heaven that, while in a coma in 2008, he floated over fluffy clouds, on his way to the final frontier. Bryn athyn, pa, mar 19, 2014 marketwired via comtex a neardeath experience in 2008 prompted renowned neurosurgeon and afterlife skeptic, dr. When eben alexander comes out with his bookbefore the book. Alexander knew that ndes feel real but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Aug 30, 20 folks at brigham who read it soon realized that the protagonist was a standin for alexander though the protagonist was female and the vile, venal chief of neurosurgery, the fictional carl gilbride, was supposed to be the brighams reallife chair of neurosurgery, eben alexanders boss pp. We are connected as one through our divine link with god.
Learn about new offers and get more deals by joining our newsletter. A neurosurgeons journey into the heart of consciousness. Eben alexander, md, author of living in a mindful universe, proof of heaven. Eben alexander books list of books by author eben alexander. Esquire unearths proof of heaven authors credibility. Eben alexander, a renowned academic neurosurgeon, wrote the bestselling proof of heaven 2012 after a transcendental neardeath experience nde, in which he was driven to the brink of death. Proof of heaven, a neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife. Event navigation religion and spirituality in the 21st century. Tickets are available at andersons with the purchase of the new book.
Eben alexander shares the next phase of his journey to comprehend the true nature of consciousness. Communicating with god is the most extraordinary experience imaginable, yet at the same time its the most natural one of all, because god is present in us at all times. See all books authored by eben alexander, including proof of heaven. Eben alexander for a return visit to speak about his new book, map of heaven, and his experiences.
The map of heaven book by eben alexander, ptolemy tompkins. How they complement modern science greater philadelphia, pa the consciousness of immortality conference sedona, az. Id much rather have them, as typoz alluded, be focused on the events themselves. A neurosurgeons journey into the heart of consciousness rodale, 2017. Isolated preservation of cortical regions might have explained some elements of my experience, but certainly not the overall odyssey of rich experiential tapestry. Holly alexander, ebens wife and michael sullivan, who is an episcopal minister, who is their neighbor. But nearly 2 million people found neurosurgeon eben alexander. Eben alexander contracted a rare form of bacterial meningitis that, according to his account, shut down his. Alexanders newsweek account, notably neuroscientist sam harris.
Id like to think that if it were me, i would have not wanted folks to even be discussing this potential conflict of interest in a thread like this. All eben alexander proves is that there is a longing for. Eben alexander, a renowned academic neurosurgeon, wrote the bestselling proof of heaven 2012 after a transcendental neardeath experience nde, in. His unwavering belief in evidencebased medicine fuelled a career in the top medical institutions of the world. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife by eben alexander book talk and signing 10. The map of heaven takes the broad view to reveal how modern science is on the verge of the most profound revolution in recorded historyall around the phenomenon of consciousness itself. Alexander will return to palm beach on april 17 for a book signing and talk at the episcopal church of bethesdabythesea. Eben alexander and his bestselling book, proof of heaven. Eben alexander and karen newell will present a short talk and sign copies of their latest book. Eben alexander iii dr eben alexanders neardeath experience is the most astounding i have heard in more than four decades of studying this phenomenon.
They made a lasting impressions they had on all of us. Lots of laughs and smiles came from getting to know dr. Thousands of people have had neardeath experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Bestselling author and neurosurgeon eben alexander, m. Eben alexander, author of the bestselling book, proof of heaven. Eben alexanders neardeath experience is the most astounding i have heard in more than four decades of studying this phenomenon.
Esquire unearths proof of heaven authors credibility problems. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife by eben alexander, m. The book, which details alexanders experience of the afterlife during a fiveday meningitisinduced coma, has spent 15 weeks on the new york times bestselling. Alexander also hosted a workshop with karen newell discussing meditation and consciousness on tuesday. Eben alexander md 918 book signing thespirituniversity. There were many enthusiastic people lined up after ebens talk, during the book signing, to buy books and talk to eben after his lecture.
Page and palette bookstore announces it will host dr. On march 16 at the arrabelle at vail square, the vail symposium hosted dr. Hes had tons of national coverage from abc news to cnn, fox and even oprah. Neurosurgeon eben alexander recounts his proof of heaven. You know what struck me immediately was its as if dittrich is signing onto this idea that the dali lama has some psychic powers and is reading the soul of eben. Proof of heaven author to visit philadelphia area marketwatch. Anyone who claims he died and went to heaven, met god and then came back to tell the tale is apt to encounter some skepticism. Eben alexander, a neurosurgeon and former agnostic, suffered a rare and severe case of streptococcal meningitis which caused his brain to flatline in a comma lasting a week. Eben alexander and karen newell when they sign copies of their new book living in a mindful universe. Internationally acclaimed neurosurgeon dr eben alexander always considered himself a man of science. Eben alexanders neardeath experience is the most astounding i have. In the year of 2005, i had three cannes selections to follow and a worldwide documentary, youre rejected achieved and now it looks like a ny times bestseller of 2012 encroached by dr.
How science, religion, and ordinary people are proving 109 copies, 4. Eben alexander and desecration of the afterlife home. Proof of heaven hit book store shelves weeks ago, and its been a whirlwind for dr. Alexander and karen newell during the book signing after the proof of heaven lecture. Eben alexander iii dr eben alexander s neardeath experience is the most astounding i have heard in more than four decades of studying this phenomenon. Eben alexander iii, author of proof of heaven, speak of his neardeath experience. Eben alexanders most popular book is proof of heaven. Alexander is also the author of the 2014 book the map. And his the map of heaven explores humankinds spiritual traditions and we are delighted hes included an andersons event for his fans. Proof of heaven deluxe edition with dvd book by eben. I did not say that alexander chose the title i said the publish. Omniscient, omnipotent, personaland loving us without conditions. Harris disputes that alexanders cortex was shut down which allowed the hyperreal experience of heaven alexander reported.
Megan alexander answers questions and calls fans during her livesigning for faith in the spotlight. Exploring consciousness with sound workshop, they met with us and signed copies of his book. Eben alexander spent over 25 years as an academic neurosurgeon. Eben alexander md 917 book signing thespirituniversity.
Eben alexander book signing in lynchburg monday wset. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife by eben alexander a scientists case for the afterlife. Eben alexander has 33 books on goodreads with 108374 ratings. Alexander and karen newell were kind enough that, after the eternity of souls. Saturday, november 17th, 2012 a friend and i went to the association for research and enlightenment in virginia beach, va. The proof of heaven author has now been thoroughly. Alexander looks at the past two and a half years of.
Harris disputes that alexanders cortex was shut down which allowed the hyperreal experience of heaven alexander. Alexanders own brain was attacked by a rare illness. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife, and karen newell, cofounder of. In my opinion, dr alexander is living proof of an afterlife. He is the author of proof of heaven and the map of heaven. Proof of heaven is a compelling story of what may lie ahead for all of us in the life beyond this one. Speaking of the dark side, a rare and wonderful opportunity to learn more about this subject erupted this past week around dr. Alexander found himself in a space beyond all human imagination, where love, light and beauty were the only reality.
Eben alexander told the story of his neardeath experience and his vivid journey to the other side, many readers wrote to say it resonated with them. Alexander writes that he uses meditation audio programs to achieve the altered state of mind that enables him to return to the idyllic realm he describes in the book, and suggests that readers and listeners can use similar audio programs to alter their consciousness and achieve comparable results. Mar 07, 20 alexander will return to palm beach on april 17 for a book signing and talk at the episcopal church of bethesdabythesea. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife, and map of heaven, and more on. Disproof of eben alexanders proof of heaven maverick. Learn more about news, events, and be the first to read the blog posts. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. Eben alexander on the essential message of proof of heaven. A neurosurgeons journey into the afterlife 2012 describes his 2008 neardeath experience and asserts that science can and will determine that the brain does not create consciousness and that consciousness survives bodily death. Eben alexander there is more to life, and to the universe, than this single earthly life, so says dr. In this intimate and powerful reexamination of his bestselling book proof of heaven, dr. You are deciding for me what is true and what is not. To ask other readers questions about proof of heaven, please sign up.