These books published by IANDS explore the extraordinary world of near-death experiences (NDEs) and related phenomena. Written by some of the top minds in the field of near-death studies, each of these works offer a strong foundation for those fascinated by NDEs and related transpersonal experiences.
Each of these books published by IANDS offers a unique perspective on NDEs, from first-hand experiencer accounts to carefully documented research studies exploring some of the most compelling evidence in the field of near-death studies.
These books published by IANDS are excellent starting points as you explore this wondrous field. Be sure to take a look at our recommended reading list for more fascinating content.
Impressions of Near-Death Experiences: Quotations From Over 100 Experiencers
Drawing on quotes from more than 100 near-death experiencers from around the world, Impressions of Near-Death Experiences by Robert Coppes compiles a diverse collection of first-hand accounts that reveal both the deeply personal and often remarkably consistent elements found in near-death experiences.
Rather than focusing on theories or scientific interpretations, Impressions of Near-Death Experiences allows experiencers to describe what they saw, felt,a nd understood during these extraordinary events in their own words.
Impressions of Near-Death Experiences highlights how NDEs can profoundly affect people across all manner of different backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems. The end result isn’t a single narrative, but a mosaic of perspects that offer a deeper appreciation of what near-death experiencers report.
The Self Does Not Die: Verified Paranormal Phenomena from Near-Death Experiences
In The Self Does Not Die: Verified Paranormal Phenomena from Near-Death Experiences, authors Titus Rivas, Anny Dirven, and Rudolf Smit take a more investigative approach to near-death experiences with a depthful look into the verified veridical perceptions of nearly 130 NDE cases.
These are cases in which individuals report detailed observations or knowledge they could not have obtained through normal sensory perception—they were unconscious, clinically dead, or even while brain activity appeared absent. Drawing on a carefully researched collection of such cases, the authors examine incidents where external witnesses or medical records were able to confirm the accuracy of what experiencers reported.
The Self Does Not Die carefully organizes and analyzes these cases, offering readers some of the most rigorously documented examples of NDE phenomena that challenge conventional scientific explanations.
This is a thoughtful, data-driven exploration of whether consciousness might exist independently of the physical brain, addressing the arguments of skeptics along the way. The Self Does Not Die stands as one of the most acclaimed contributions to the field of near-death studies.
The Self Does Not Die has been fully translated into a Spanish Edition as well.
Foundations of Near-Death Research: A Conceptual and Phenomenological Map
Foundations of Near-Death Research: A Conceptual and Phenomenological Map is an anthology compiled by Alexander Batthyány, featuring some of the most influential articles and research papers published in IANDS’s Journal of Near-Death Studies. This work spans decades of scientific inquiry into the nature, characteristics, and implications of near-death experiences and related phenomena.
Rather than focusing solely on personal accounts, Foundations of Near-Death Research emphasizes the systematic research, analysis, and evolving theoretical frameworks that have shaped the field of near-death studies since its inception.
Foundations of Near-Death Research offers a broad, balanced look at the state of the science of near-death studies, featuring contributions from leading researchers who have examined NDEs through medical, psychological, cultural, and philosophical lenses. It’s a work that provides readers with both foundational studies and contemporary insights, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper, research-fueled understanding of NDEs and other phenomena.