Death is something that affects us all throughout our life-times. The subject of this book is the profoundly unanswerable question of what happens to the soul when the body ceases to possess life. Writing directly of her own experiences of contact with deceased friends and family, Elaine Moss gives the reader a fascinating insight into the intriguingly spiritual world of the after-life.

This book seeks to reassure the reader, as Elaine frequently reassures her loved ones throughout the course of the nine essays, that messages from and contact with those on ‘the other side of life’ is not something to fear, but something wholly necessary during healing periods. She remembers her feelings during such incidents, recalling how a ‘sense of real happiness surrounds you for a while, before it gradually dissipates.’

The narrative is one that tells of nine different instances of contact, each one unique and each one explicitly taken from Moss’ own memory. Moss possesses a sharp memory in detailing the occurrences and writes powerfully. The reader is drawn in throughout the course of the book, as Moss builds up our sense of anticipation.

Anyone who has ever experiences strange coincidences or cryptic messages from those on the other side will be fascinated to read Moss’ accounts of post-death contact with people whom she shared a close bond with throughout their lives.
At no point Moss does use the word ‘deceased’ when describing those who have passed away and this is the crux of the book’s message. Whereas a body can grow old and die, the spiritual essence of each person lives and this book reminds us of the important message that we should be open minded in all circumstances.

Writing about a subject that is clearly important to her, Moss is able to bring each scenario alive and the book is adeptly and clearly written. An open mind is essential if the reader is to engage with this book, but if approached correctly, it is both interestingly moving and courageously honest.