Review of A Voice from Heaven
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Review of A Voice from Heaven
[Following is a volunteer review of "A Voice from Heaven" by Alexander V Girman & Cynthia J Girman.]
Is there life after death? What happens when someone dies? Can loved ones communicate with each other even after death? Considering that this book, A Voice From Heaven by Alexander V. Girman and Cynthia J. Girman, is a true life story surrounding the afterlife experiences of Alec, it goes a long way to answer these questions. It may not provide the answers in all entirety, as what we see about the afterlife in this book is from Alec's perspective, and he made it clear that he didn't know it all and that there is an infinity to knowing and learning in that realm.
Alec had Asperger’s syndrome, also known as high-functioning autism, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His birth mother, being a drug addict, was a major contributor to his poor mental health. He struggled to do well in school, and his teachers didn't help matters. However, he had great interest in technology and science, and that helped his grades. His adopted parents were devastated when he started substance abuse, and they did all they could to dissuade him from it and stop his access to the drugs. When it got worse, they enrolled him in rehabilitation programs. Sometimes it looked like he was doing great; other times it looked like he was getting worse. Eventually, it went beyond what they dreaded, to his death. The book is mostly about him communicating with his mother about his experiences in the afterlife. In between their sessions are throwbacks of what Alec's life was like.
There were several things I liked about the book. The epilogue in this book was rich. I like the way Cynthia Girman reemphasized the main lessons from the book and went further to provide help lines for those in distress. I also like that she has found purpose in working with those in relevant fields and researching to find better solutions to substance abuse and addiction. She went further to dedicate a section of the book to outline specific questions she asked Alec and his responses, to help the reader get the answers. I especially liked that, though her son is gone, she added his name as a co-author, as much of what she wrote was from him.
There wasn't anything that I didn't like about the book. It's obvious that the authors were trying to be clear and candid in passing their message, especially because it's centered around a controversial topic. Though I noted a few errors, I can see that the book was well edited. Therefore, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
According to Cynthia Girman, this book is intended for anyone who believes in a higher power, even though it has some passages that align with Christianity and other passages that may not. And I agree with her. I also recommend it to those who are struggling with substance abuse, and those who lost a loved one prematurely. I believe it will provide a therapeutic experience for them.
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Is there life after death? What happens when someone dies? Can loved ones communicate with each other even after death? Considering that this book, A Voice From Heaven by Alexander V. Girman and Cynthia J. Girman, is a true life story surrounding the afterlife experiences of Alec, it goes a long way to answer these questions. It may not provide the answers in all entirety, as what we see about the afterlife in this book is from Alec's perspective, and he made it clear that he didn't know it all and that there is an infinity to knowing and learning in that realm.
Alec had Asperger’s syndrome, also known as high-functioning autism, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). His birth mother, being a drug addict, was a major contributor to his poor mental health. He struggled to do well in school, and his teachers didn't help matters. However, he had great interest in technology and science, and that helped his grades. His adopted parents were devastated when he started substance abuse, and they did all they could to dissuade him from it and stop his access to the drugs. When it got worse, they enrolled him in rehabilitation programs. Sometimes it looked like he was doing great; other times it looked like he was getting worse. Eventually, it went beyond what they dreaded, to his death. The book is mostly about him communicating with his mother about his experiences in the afterlife. In between their sessions are throwbacks of what Alec's life was like.
There were several things I liked about the book. The epilogue in this book was rich. I like the way Cynthia Girman reemphasized the main lessons from the book and went further to provide help lines for those in distress. I also like that she has found purpose in working with those in relevant fields and researching to find better solutions to substance abuse and addiction. She went further to dedicate a section of the book to outline specific questions she asked Alec and his responses, to help the reader get the answers. I especially liked that, though her son is gone, she added his name as a co-author, as much of what she wrote was from him.
There wasn't anything that I didn't like about the book. It's obvious that the authors were trying to be clear and candid in passing their message, especially because it's centered around a controversial topic. Though I noted a few errors, I can see that the book was well edited. Therefore, I rate it 5 out of 5 stars.
According to Cynthia Girman, this book is intended for anyone who believes in a higher power, even though it has some passages that align with Christianity and other passages that may not. And I agree with her. I also recommend it to those who are struggling with substance abuse, and those who lost a loved one prematurely. I believe it will provide a therapeutic experience for them.
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A Voice from Heaven
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