The Light Between Us: Stories from Heaven. Lessons for the Living.

by Laura Lynne Jackson

Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • For readers of Proof of Heaven, the astonishing story of a woman with an extraordinary psychic gift—and a powerful message from the Other Side that can help us to live more beautifully in the here and now.

Laura Lynne Jackson is a wife, a mother, a high school English teacher—and a psychic medium. Where most believe an impenetrable wall divides the world between the living and the dead, Jackson sees brilliant cords of light. She has dedicated her life to exploring our connection to the Other Side, conversing with departed loved ones, and helping people come to terms with loss. In The Light Between Us, she writes with clarity and grace, addressing the eternal questions that vex us all: Why are we here? What happens when we die? How do we find our true path in this life? Laura Lynne Jackson’s story offers a new understanding of the vast reach of our consciousness and enlarges our view of the human experience.

Praise for The Light Between Us

“A brilliant milestone marking our passage toward comprehending the deeper truths of our existence.”—Eben Alexander, M.D., author of Proof of Heaven and The Map of Heaven

“I read The Light Between Us with great joy, savoring the wonderful stories and messages of hope. It is a book filled with wisdom and love, exploring the deep bonds that keep us eternally connected to our soul mates.”—Brian L. Weiss, M.D., author of Many Lives, Many Masters

“A spiritual game-changer . . . For those suffering a terrible loss, you will find peace and comfort in her story. For those who question the afterlife, you will become a believer.”—Laura Schroff, co-author of An Invisible Thread

“Straightforward, unassuming, and profoundly generous . . . Brave, honest, and beautiful, this book is a treasure.”—Mark Epstein, M.D., author of Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart

“One of the most insightful and inspiring books about mediumship I have ever read.”—Gary E. Schwartz, author of The Afterlife Experiments and The Sacred Promise

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780812987928
Publisher:	Random House Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/05/2016
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	20,220
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Laura Lynne Jackson, an international speaker, teacher, and practicing psychic medium, is the author of the New York Times bestsellers Signs: The Secret Language of the Universe and The Light Between Us. She lives in New York with her family.

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Editorial Reviews

Having personally witnessed the reality of Laura Lynne Jackson’s mediumship abilities, I was elated to find that she was sharing her story through this marvelous book. Her personal story is beautifully wrought, weaving together the extreme challenge of the scientific proof of mediumship with the profound healing aspects of love and the overwhelming evidence for the eternity of our souls and their connections. As the world (including the scientific community) awakens to the far grander capabilities of the human spirit and the deep mysteries of consciousness as fundamental in the universe, this book will serve as a brilliant milestone, marking our passage toward comprehending the deeper truths of our existence.”—Eben Alexander, M.D., author of Proof of Heaven and The Map of Heaven
 
“This book will help countless people to heal grief, to let go of the fear of death and dying, and to better understand the spiritual realm. I read The Light Between Us with great joy, savoring the wonderful stories and messages of hope. It is a book filled with wisdom and love, exploring the deep bonds that keep us eternally connected to our soul mates. It is a book I highly recommend to all.”—Brian L. Weiss, M.D., author of Many Lives, Many Masters
 
“Compelling, riveting, and a spiritual game-changer . . . For those suffering a terrible loss, you will find peace and comfort in her story. For those who question the afterlife, you will become a believer.”—Laura Schroff, co-author of An Invisible Thread
 
“Straightforward, unassuming, and profoundly generous . . . The remarkable thing about this book is Jackson’s ability to turn her extraordinary gifts into a gift for us all. Brave, honest, and beautiful, this book is a treasure.”—Mark Epstein, M.D., author of Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart
 
“One of the most insightful and inspiring books about mediumship I have ever read . . . destined to become a classic.”—Gary E. Schwartz, author of The Afterlife Experiments and The Sacred Promise

From the Publisher

10/15/2015
The psychic medium memoir is alive and well in Jackson's debut about communicating with the departed and passing messages to those left behind. She recounts her uncanny childhood and traumatic teen years trying to just "fit in," followed by years of self-doubt, worries, and the setting aside of the abilities for a length of time. Next, she describes cathartic moments of self-acceptance and the knowledge that her psychic and mediumistic gifts are real and must be used to serve humanity. However, Jackson's story diverges from the customary psychic memoir in that she has been certified by both the Windbridge Institute and the Forever Family Foundation, organizations that use scientific methods to determine the authenticity of a medium's ability and accuracy. Years as a high school English teacher may have contributed to her graceful style. VERDICT Filled with great vignettes that demonstrate how messages from beyond can reassure us and that death is nowhere close to being the end, this book will gratify readers of true-life paranormal stories.—Janet Tapper, Univ. of Western States Lib., Portland, OR

Library Journal

2015-09-01
A psychic medium discusses her ability to communicate with the dead. As a "strange little kid," Jackson experienced odd sensations of dread that foretold the death of her grandfather and, later, a beloved schoolmate. As the unsettling impulses evolved further, any fear and distress was allayed when her mother admitted that this gift "ran in her family for generations." The daughter of a first-generation Hungarian immigrant and a German schoolteacher, the author passionately describes these formative years as a time when her paranormal talents expanded to encompass the channeling of others' emotions (including those of her first love) and the superimposing of colors onto physical forms. Jackson's full acceptance of her gifts would take time and patience, and with the aid of other psychics and years of trial and error throughout college, the author was able to embrace what she determined to be her true destiny as a psychic. The incremental development of her mediumistic capacity comprises much of the book's second half, as compelling profiles of those visiting Jackson for celestial guidance further fortify the author's testament to the spiritual power and emotional heft of her craft. Volunteer work with the Forever Family Foundation, a grief support collective, further connected the author to a larger psychic community. Readers fascinated by channelers of human energy and post-mortem communication with the "Other Side" will appreciate Jackson's personal approach to the wonders of the psychic spectrum. While the phenomenon won't hold much appeal for skeptics—particularly the author's ability to give psychic readings over the phone—the author's affable approach and breezy writing style create a welcoming environment through which to speculate and ponder the credibility of the "cords of light that tie us to those we love." These candid, fascinating experiences impart significance and possibility to the science of psychic conveyance.

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