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What Dreams May Come: A Novel (Hardcover)

by Richard, Matheson (Author) "BEGIN AT THE BEGINNING" IS THE PHRASE ..." (more)

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Publisher: Putnam Pub Group; 1st Edition. edition (September 1978)
ISBN-10: 039912148X
ISBN-13: 978-0399121487

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A classic novel of love after death, from one our greatest fantasy writers. The premise is deceptively simple: Chris Neilson has died in a car accident, but his life-force--his spirit--is still conscious of this plane of reality. And he is still too in love with his wife, Ann, to completely let go. She in turn does not want to go on living without him, as each regards the other as their soul mate. What Chris will do to get back with Ann after she dies makes for one of the most unusual love stories ever told. Even though the story can be enjoyed as pure fantasy, what makes What Dreams May Come unique is how the author spent years researching the subject of life after death. (An exhaustive bibliography is included to verify this.) And while Matheson admits that the characters are of course fictional, he also states that "With few exceptions, every other detail is derived exclusively from research." Whether, after reading this novel, one believes in life after death is of course a matter of opinion. At least you'll entertain the possibility that, even though we may not live forever, true love can be eternal. --Stanley Wiater --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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The New York Times bestsellerA LOVE THAT TRANSCENDS HEAVEN AND HELLWhat happens to us after we die? Chris Nielsen had no idea, until an unexpected accident cut his life short, separating him from his beloved wife, Annie. Now Chris must discover the true nature of life after death.But even Heaven is not complete without Annie, and when tragedy threatens to divide them forever, Chris risks his very soul to save Annie from an eternity of despair.Richard Matheson's powerful tale of life---and love---after death was the basis for the Oscar-winning film starring Robin Williams. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars i'd give it more stars if i could, Oct 6 2006

By	Quilombo "soul-flyer" (the great white north) - See all my reviews

This review is from: What Dreams May Come (Paperback)

the book is basically life's lessons wrapped up in a love story. it has definitely changed the way i view life and death, and helped me see the best way to lead my life.

please, read this book. you won't regret it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Truely Astonishing masterpiece, Aug 14 2004

By	Michael Beveridge (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)

This review is from: What Dreams May Come (Paperback)

This book touched me. Over and over again. Having already seen the movie, I alredy knew what to expect, but I was wrong. The book is soo much better and DIFFERENT than the movie which is great. The story is basically the same outline, but there is just soo much more heartfilled moments in the book u just couldnt capture on film. So much sorrow and sadness and of course happiness. Not a long read, but the amount of feelings u get out of this book just might change the way you think and live your life. It made me reflect on my life and the people in it that I love and take for granted.
Just a powerfull thought and emotional prevoking story, and Im not ashamed to say that I loved it.
totally worth the read.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Ideas, and well-written, Jun 22 2004

By	Kristin Lewis (Madison, WI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: What Dreams May Come (Mass Market Paperback)

This was an interesting book for me. I tend to get way too emotional, and I have some issues with the topic of death, so it took some time for me to be mentally ready for this.

It's written in an interesting manner, as if not merely fiction, but a story told to a psychic by one who had already passed on. It is told through the eyes of Chris Nielson, a man who was tragically torn from his loving wife when a car accident took his life. He finds himself dealing with the issues of afterlife. Although Summerland may seem like paradise, what kind of heaven could it be without his beloved wife, Ann, and what will Chris be willing to give up to be with her again?

The author interestingly has a bibiliography, and has studied much on the subjects of afterlife from a variety of belief systems. To me, at least, he creates a world after death that could be consistent with any number of beliefs, and he describes this world in both exquisite and horrendous detail, drawing the reader into scenes of idyllic pleasure, as well as those of a terrifying nature. It's written quite well, and allows the reader to form the images in his or her mind. (I didn't have quite the same images as the movie did - but that's all interpretation - and the movie was amazing and what inspired me to read the book.)

One thing I liked about the style was the short sections (I hesitate to call them chapters). With such a weighty subject matter, it was nice to be able to put it down between sections. While the story was engrossing, sometimes I could only read so much at a time.

Interestingly, I found I only cried at the beginning of the book - when Chris was dealing with his own death. The movie (if I recall correctly - it's been awhile) seems to have rather quickly moved on past that point, onto the more central conflict of the novel. During the movie's interpretation of that conflict, I recall crying quite a lot, yet not while reading the novel.

At any rate, it's a relatively quick read, and I think it's worthwhile too. It opens up whole new worlds of metaphysics and religion that many may not have pondered before. Please take it with an open mind though - if you already have stern, preconceived notions of what is or isn't after death, you might find this book at odds with your philosophies.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Takes Itself Way Too Seriously
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life begins at the finish, and ends at the beginning.
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