Crossing Over and Coming Home - Paperback

by Liz Dale Phd (Author)

Crossing Over and Coming Home is a collection of near death experiences (NDEs) written by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) experiencers. This project examines the NDE accounts and subsequent effects of having had such a deeply meaningful experience. The aftereffects or lasting meaning of having had an NDE is addressed within content analysis charts comparing similarities and differences between NDE contributors. Authors of this non fiction book agreed to share their stories with the general reader. Email Lizsanpablo@aol.com with comments. A second book is underway in which LGBT NDErs and Non gay NDErs will share their stories. The cross cultural aspects between these two groups should be a welcome addition to the NDE literature.

Author Biography

Liz Dale, PhD is a clinical psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She collected stories detailing accounts of near death experiences(NDEs). Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) near death experiencers were asked to submit their stories. These stories became a collection of nonfiction accounts published in Crossing Over and Coming Home. This book looks at responses to common NDE themes within the widely accepted NDE literature. An emphasis on lessons learned (aftereffects) are addressed. Many LGBT NDErs spoke of spiritual or religious insights from having had such an experience. Lessons were learned and lives changed from having had the NDE. A familiar theme is the positive acceptance of LGBT people during the NDE. An important message learned from these accounts is that no one is sitting in judgement of the LGBT person. However, in everyday life, LGBT people meet discrimination and non acceptance on a daily basis. These stories show that the NDE can transform the experiencers from one questioning the validity of their LGBT experience to one of being fully accepted for who they truly are. Some of these stories pointed out that the issue of being LGBT was not addressed and, in fact, was not even an issue. Those who tend to be judgemental of LGBT people were not present during these near death experiences.