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Understanding The New Children & Their Special Gifts, Mar 8 2004
This review is from: New Children Near Death Experience (Paperback)
THE NEW CHILDREN AND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES provides an exceptionally thorough overview of the wide variety of near-death experiences (NDEs) for children and a fascinating description of how these experiences transform children's lives. Author PMH Atwater points out that while there are many types of near-death experiences, there is one identifiable pattern that fits them all... and this pattern sets the stage for great changes in the child's life. Atwater further explains how children born recently, the "new children," are demonstrating many of the same characteristics of children who have had NDEs. Many of these children view future events before they happen, learn at a very fast pace, are quick to recognize relationships, see ambiguity in what appears to be factual information, think abstractly, enjoy working independently, and don't want their giftedness pointed out. Atwater shares her decades of NDE experience and research in such an engaging fashion that I became completely absorbed in the stories of these amazing children and their families. In addition to sharing detailed personal accounts, Atwater provides helpful tips for parents of these gifted children who are often deeply concerned that their children be more "normal." These children need an open, supportive environment, and can benefit from revisiting and documenting their experiences. I highly recommend THE NEW CHILDREN AND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES to anyone interested in better understanding today's new children, and catching a glimpse of how this next generation will change the world! -- Cynthia Sue Larson author of "AURA ADVANTAGE: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain What You Desire and Attract Success" (Adams Media 2004)
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New Children & Near-Death Experiences, Mar 19 2005
By Katie "book worm" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: New Children Near Death Experience (Paperback)
This is a "must read" for anyone whose: had an NDE, knows of someone whose had an NDE, &/or anyone whose children seem to be smart beyond their years, as well as those who are just plain interested in this phenomenon and what it might mean...I also think that this book is essential for teachers - as it outlines how children change, in regards to education, after a NDE - and how you, the teacher, can help them. I fit into the category of "just REALLY interested in this subject", and I was so caught up in this book that I couldn't put it down! I love how the author includes her research methodology at the end of the book, as well as a section on tips for the NDE'r and/or family members & teachers of the NDE'r in dealing with the after-effects of such a profound experience.
38 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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Understanding The New Children & Their Special Gifts, Mar 8 2004
By Cynthia Sue Larson "Author of Reality Shifts" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: New Children Near Death Experience (Paperback)
THE NEW CHILDREN AND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES provides an exceptionally thorough overview of the wide variety of near-death experiences (NDEs) for children and a fascinating description of how these experiences transform children's lives. Author PMH Atwater points out that while there are many types of near-death experiences, there is one identifiable pattern that fits them all... and this pattern sets the stage for great changes in the child's life. Atwater further explains how children born recently, the "new children," are demonstrating many of the same characteristics of children who have had NDEs. Many of these children view future events before they happen, learn at a very fast pace, are quick to recognize relationships, see ambiguity in what appears to be factual information, think abstractly, enjoy working independently, and don't want their giftedness pointed out. Atwater shares her decades of NDE experience and research in such an engaging fashion that I became completely absorbed in the stories of these amazing children and their families. In addition to sharing detailed personal accounts, Atwater provides helpful tips for parents of these gifted children who are often deeply concerned that their children be more "normal." These children need an open, supportive environment, and can benefit from revisiting and documenting their experiences. I highly recommend THE NEW CHILDREN AND NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES to anyone interested in better understanding today's new children, and catching a glimpse of how this next generation will change the world! -- Cynthia Sue Larson author of "AURA ADVANTAGE: How the Colors in Your Aura Can Help You Attain What You Desire and Attract Success" (Adams Media 2004)
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Telling Children They're Spiritually advanced Worries Me, May 17 2007
By rain cloud - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: New Children Near Death Experience (Paperback)
I was once a member of a reiki group that basically broke up because a woman there had taught her teenage daughter that she was some kind of spiritual giant. It played out a lot like the salem witch trials with this out-of-control twelve year old going around the room "reading" everyone's aura. If you voiced any doubts about her "gift" she would say, "I see your aura as being black--" The whole thing was a pretty disgusting display of goofiness and letting the ego of someone who didn't have any maturity at all get completely out of whack. Children are always amazing to me, but I think it's just as likely a product of the miracle of human dna than some kind of sudden leap into the future for the human race. I would like to believe the human race was taking a leap forward but when I look around I see the same signs of greed, selfishness and the rest of it that have always been there. Most of the world is still struggling with the squalor of crushing poverty and it's really only the tiny garden of the few industrialized countries that afford people the leisure and comfort to indulge in this kind of fanciful hope built on precious little real evidence. The bottom line is that if you want to really grow spiritually try to be of service to others and don't worry what color their aura is.
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