The author of this book died - three times to be exact. Since those experiences, she has travelled, studied, spoken and written about what happened to her and others when they died. Considered an authority on death, near death and the afterlife, Atwater has written a book that gives details and deep insights into what really happens when you die and what it truly means. She, also, explores such mysteries as heaven and hell, the souls' existence after death, the power of prayer and delves into truths and myths about death that may shed new light on the real truth about life and living.