Special Dream: Personal Accounts After the Death of a Loved One
Exploring the world of special dreams—clear, unforgettably vivid encounters with loved ones who have died—this unique collection shares the personal stories of those who have experienced them, including the author herself, and reveals the distinct qualities surrounding this phenomenon. After an introduction that examines whether or not the contact is real and a questionnaire to determine if readers have had any themselves, more than 80 poignant stories offer comfort to mourners, detailing the...
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Exploring the world of special dreams—clear, unforgettably vivid encounters with loved ones who have died—this unique collection shares the personal stories of those who have experienced them, including the author herself, and reveals the distinct qualities surrounding this phenomenon. After an introduction that examines whether or not the contact is real and a questionnaire to determine if readers have had any themselves, more than 80 poignant stories offer comfort to mourners, detailing the special bonds between the dreamers and grandparents, parents, siblings, in-laws, children, spouses, and friends.
Foreword Alan Drymala 9Introduction 13Part I Dream Research1 What Makes a Special Dream Unique? 192 What a Special Dream Is and Is Not 253 Identifying Other Unusual Dreams 274 What Defines Death? 325 Questionnaire: Have You Had a Special Dream? 366 Too Soon to Share 39Part II Dream Stories7 Dreams of Grandparents 478 Dreams of Fathers and Mothers 759 Dreams of Brothers and Sisters 10310 Dreams of In-Laws and Other Family Members 11711 Dreams of Spouses 12612 Dreams of Sons and Daughters 13613 Dreams of Friends 14414 Exceptional Dreams 163Conclusion 167Notes 169Resources 170
