Life After Death: Living Proof

Skepticism is always useful, especially when one confronts stories such as this one told eloquently by Tom Harrison in "Life After Death: Living Proof." After all, Harrison himself warns his readers about frauds in the psychic world. But there comes a time when one must lay aside the skeptical attitude, think rationally with an open mind, and evaluate the source and motives of the writer. When I did that with Tom Harrison's account there was only one logical conclusion - Harrison is telling the truth!I had the good fortune more than 30 years ago to sit in a séance with a good medium and my wife and I went away from that with a feeling of wonder. While that experience came nowhere close to those recounted by Harrison, we were provided with precise information that nobody else in the room had any access to (in fact we had never met any of those folks before). On top of that, the "spirit" voice accurately described a unique antique clock that was ticking away on our mantle some 80 miles away and he proceeded to say he was going to "fix" it for us. When we returned home, it was fixed all right! It had stopped running and it has not resumed since. Harrison recounts a similar experience of psychic tinkering with clocks and watches but Harrison's spirit was much more skilled with clocks than ours was.As I examined Harrison's claims it became abundantly clear to me that he has absolutely no motive for fabricating even the slightest minor detail in this book. He does not gain financially from his work (profits are donated to cancer victims); he does not have any personal program or organization that he's pushing; nor is he drumming up an audience for future lectures. He is an old man wanting to leave for everyone an accurate description of wonderful experiences dating back some 60 years.Likewise, those séances Harrison sat in so long ago in England were not public affairs and the motive for having them was as pure as any could be. Those folks were fascinated with the ability to contact their departed loved ones. They were not conjuring up the spirits of Napoleon, Jesus or Shakespeare - these were common, every-day spiritualists visiting with their departed friends and relatives. As Michael Tymn says in his review on this site, "there is no reason to assume that the author is trying to put one over on us or that his mother, the medium, was making a fool of him and her friends for many years." To think otherwise is ludicrous.It's time for all of us, including our scientists and academicians, to wake up and realize that over the past 150 years an amazing record of communications with the spirit world has been accumulated. Some of the most credible has been conducted under rigorous test conditions but I would quickly place the mediumship of Minnie Harrison in that same category. This book is an amazing read and I felt last night as I completed it that I was saying good-bye to dear friends - both living and "dead."

Author Tom Harrison is an honest and reputable Spiritual investigator.It is rather painful to see this British World War 11 veteran/husband/father feel he has to repetitively "prove" to us readers he is telling us the truth about what he states and what his photographs portray.His book does conclude with the over-riding viewpoint; I have told you the absolute truth as I experienced it; believe it or not, as you wish.How many are still afraid to tell family and friends you think you experienced extra-sensory phenomena?Harrison was lucky enough to come from a psychic family where both his mother and her oldest sister were trance mediums (others were gifted, as well).His mother served in this capacity for almost a decade before her cancer brought her to the Spirit realm. Spirit used ectoplasm from this woman to recreate "earthly bodies" of passed family members and friends in weekly "family reunion" sessions.Although we have trance mediums and direct voice mediums, none seem to be able to bring about the Spiritual "flesh" of yesteryear.Perhaps, the family bonds of true and abiding love; through the generations, have loosened too much for the older folks to make such a supreme effort of "showing themselves" to their descendants in today's world. Perhaps, today's mediums have too much of themselves based in this "real materialistic, ego-driven world" to both make and keep themselves in a constant state of pure/selfless love to make this visual proof possible.Harrison's world was family-driven, deeply spiritual, and fully committed to friends and community.AND they were happy (imagine that?)despite the world's trials, for which they were not immune.A unique book written by a man who was gifted by Spirit with their weekly visual presence, complete with their pictures!

Today (Monday 10/25/10), I learned that Tom has just recently passed away. I, having networked with him (thanks to Robin Foy), got to learn more from him and his wife's continued engagement in experiencing/advising others regarding spirit contact. Although I now will not be able to meet him in person, I know he was a robust and happy person, and sincerely shared with everyone his real experiences produced by his mother Minnie Harrison; a most remarkable Medium. For those who find it impossible for ectoplasm to exist and for spirits to materialize, solid and warm, using this kind of material/"flesh," I don't feel sad for you, but hopeful, that you will be fortunate enough to know of its validity, one day. Anyone can see that Tom was (is) a beautiful soul, and I know I will meet him in the future. It should be remembered that his beloved mother never charged a penny to anyone to attend her seances, and she continued them while she had cancer, because she cared (that deeply) about how much it meant to individuals to be reunited with their loved ones. Minnie's gift was so extraordinary that your loved ones could embrace you again, and laugh, and recall your lives and joys together. Tom remained devoted to sharing his wonderous life experiences, to the very end of his life here.Thank You Tom!, and my love and respect goes out to your beautiful wife Ann. Your truth, is for those whose minds are open enough to embrace possibilities, and the greatest of beauties: life eternal.Rand in Los Angeles.

This book 'Life After Death: Living Proof' is such an amazing read. The late Tom Harrison has left us a remarkable record of the physical phenomena and materialisations of his mother Minnie Harrison. The attention to detail and his sincerity make this book a must read for anyone interested in these subjects. I have read many books on this subject, but this one must surely be one of the best available. Read it and make up your own mind.

This is an excellent book a must read for anyone interested in physical phenomena. A story of love, family, friendship and dedication over a number of years. The photographs are thought provoking and certainly of their time and limited technology but they do give at least an impression of what went on. There's extra value for money as Mr Harrison also gives some reasonably up-to-date material from the Alexander circle in the last chapters.Highly recommended

A matter of fact style of writing which is very refreshing in spiritualist texts. The truth of survival doesn't need to be anything other. Minnie Harrison's mediumship was undoubtedly unique and Tom's retelling of his experiences of his mum's ability makes for fascinating, if not inspiring, reading.You can find a copy of the Christmas Party recording on Youtube. Ideally a cd would accompany the book. It gives an amazing insight into the happenings of Minnie's Friday Night Club.

Great Book

Interesting book, I would recommend it to anyone interested in understanding and learning about this type of mediumship.