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The lessons of my three near-death experiences (don't try this at home) each of which can lead you to realize that Heaven is a state-of-being that you can find here & now! Available now direct or at Amazon, B&N, and all fine booksellers; from Llewellyn Books.
If you have experienced, or are experiencing death in your life, I'd like to give you what I've learned about it in an easy way, in my fun (but serious) book that's designed to help you cope with the fears and feelings you may have, available now direct, or at all major book sellers, from Conari Press
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The lessons of my three near-death experiences (don't try this at home) each of which can lead you to realize that Heaven is a state-of-being that you can find here & now! Available now direct or at Amazon, B&N, and all fine booksellers; from Llewellyn Books.
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If you have experienced, or are experiencing death in your life, I'd like to give you what I've learned about it in an easy way, in my fun (but serious) book that's designed to help you cope with the fears and feelings you may have, available now direct, or at all major book sellers, from Conari Press
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The art and writing of Robert Kopecky, author of How to Survive Life (and Death), A Guide to Happiness in This World and Beyond, and How to Get to Heaven (Without Really Dying).
Art, Faith, and the Koko Lion is a uniquely spiritual blog from the author, illustrator/designer, and 3 time "Near Death" survivor, consisting of:
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