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Terminal lucidity is a relatively common but poorly understood
phenomenon. Near the end of life, many people--including those who
have suffered brain injuries or strokes, or have been silenced by
mental illness or deep dementia--experience what seems a miraculous
return. They regain their clarity and energy, are able to talk with
families and caregivers, recall their lives and often appear to be
aware of their nearing death.
In this remarkable book,
cognitive scientist and Director of the Viktor Frankl Institute Dr.
Alexander Batthyány offers the first major account of terminal
lucidity, utilizing hundreds of case studies and his research in the
related field of near-death studies to explore the mind, the body,
the nature of consciousness, and what the living can learn from
those who are crossing the border from life to death.
Astonishing,
authoritative, and deeply moving, Threshold opens a doorway into one
of life's--and death's--most provocative mysteries.
In The Press
“This is a terrific book. Dr. Batthyany has created an enlightening
examination of the phenomenon that is very familiar to those who care
for the terminally ill and their families. Threshold should
have a positive effect on the care of the terminally ill.”
--Dr.
Raymond Moody, author of Life After Life
"Captivating... This engaging examination of consciousness in
the borderland between life and death explores our sense of self, how
our identities are tied to our bodies, and what happens when those
links are severed. Threshold is guaranteed to challenge your
concepts of who you are.” --Bruce Greyson, M.D., Professor Emeritus of
Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia, and
author of
After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about
Life and Beyond
"Remarkable...[Threshold] has spectacular,
shattering, and life-changing implications and consequences." --Peter
Kreeft, PhD, Professor of Philosophy, Boston College, author of
Love Is Stronger Than Death,
Heaven, the Heart's Deepest Longing, and
Everything You Wanted to Know About Heaven
"In his
groundbreaking book, Threshold, Alexander Batthyany skillfully
and magically describes the mystery and miracle of terminal lucidity,
raising the existential question about what exactly is “self” and what
happens after one's journey of life reaches its completion."--Dr.
Rudolph E. Tanzi, New York Times bestselling author of
Super Brain and The Healing Self
"In a world
where science has become reductionist in its scope,
Threshold reminds us that our lives have deep meanings which
defy quantification and which are essential to our physical and
emotional well being."--Dr. Jay Lombard, author of
Mind of God and
Neuroscience and the Search for the Soul
"Threshold
weaves together the astonishing phenomenon of terminal lucidity and
remarkable death-bed experiences, with keen reflections from the
perspectives of the neurosciences and existential philosophy. In so
doing, author Alexander Batthyany challenges our most basic
understandings of life, death, and consciousness. This compelling
journey through the mysteries of the mind transcends the boundaries of
biological materialism, and it underscores the profound value of
individuality and human dignity. Highly recommended." -- Dean Radin,
PhD, Chief Scientist, Institute of Noetic Sciences, and author of
Real Magic
"Threshold is a masterpiece! This
book is a treasure trove of insights about terminal lucidit (TL) and
its implications for understanding the bigger picture of
consciousness. Dr. Batthyány delivers superb science along with
fascinating examples of TL and related experiences. This book is a
sentinel event establishing TL as a real and extremely
important phenomenon. Each turn of the page contains convincing
evidence that we are far more than simply the product of our physical
brain. This book is scholarly yet remarkably easy to read. I
enthusiastically recommend this exceptional book as essential to
everyone interested in understanding the greater picture of
consciousness and spiritual experiences."
--Jeffrey Long, M.D.,
author of the New York Times bestselling
Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences and
God and the Afterlife: The Groundbreaking New Evidence for God and
Near-Death Experience.
"[Batthyany's] in-depth, thoughtful investigation of a
perennially fascinating phenomenon will garner interest." --Publishers Weekly
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