Some have seen a light at the end of a tunnel. Others have seen angels, or deceased loved ones. Some have felt pain, while others an overwhelming joy. But one thing everyone who has had a near-death experience agrees upon: the NDE changed their lives forever. This fascinating collection of true near-death experiences brings together some of the most extraordinary first-person stories ever told, including:

-- Celebrities who have had near-death experiences -- including Elizabeth Taylor and Jane Seymour

-- NDE's through history -- and the amazing similarities between ancient near-death experiences and those of today

-- The astonishing results of real scientific studies

-- How NDE's differ with various physical traumas -- from violent accidents to attempted suicides

-- Moving accounts from children

-- And much more