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This book divides into two parts. The first is a personal narrative of the impact of the death of the author's son Ralph on him and his family and his efforts to see if there was any evidence for his continued existence (generated largely through visits to mediums) that a thinking person could take seriously. The second is an attempt to evaluate that evidence objectively (based on an extensive survey of current and past scientific research in the UK and the USA). The title reflects the inevitable tension between emotion and intellect in such an enquiry.

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'Anyone who has read Trevor Hamilton's in-depth biography (Immortal Longings) of F.W.H. Myers... knows that the author has objectively and thoughtfully explored the whole area of psychic phenomena... This intriguing book tells of his personal search for truth in the most important of all subjects, whether we live on after death.' - Michael Tymn, Vice-President, Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies. 'In this moving and readable book, the author first describes his personal search for survival evidence in the 21st century, a world in which electronics offer both new forms of communication and new pitfalls in assessing evidence. The author uses his knowledge of the classic cases, and of the very latest survival research, to present a masterly analysis of the survival question today. Essential reading for both the enquirer and the serious student.' - Leslie Price, writer, researcher and past editor of Psypioneer and Theosophical History. 'Trevor Hamilton's exploration of the survival issue spills onto the pages of this book and sweeps the reader along with it. It is obvious that he has bent himself over backwards physically, emotionally, psychologically and intellectually in trying to be fair to all aspects and arguments relating to the topic. To anyone with an intellectual interest in survival I recommend this book as it will give you an insight into the complexities of the arguments as the author takes you on his personal journey.' - Tricia Robertson, lecturer, psychical researcher and past President of the Scottish Society for Psychical Research.

'Anyone who has read Trevor Hamilton's in-depth biography (Immortal Longings) of F.W.H. Myers... knows that the author has objectively and thoughtfully explored the whole area of psychic phenomena... This intriguing book tells of his personal search for truth in the most important of all subjects, whether we live on after death.' - Michael Tymn, Vice-President, Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies. 'In this moving and readable book, the author first describes his personal search for survival evidence in the 21st century, a world in which electronics offer both new forms of communication and new pitfalls in assessing evidence. The author uses his knowledge of the classic cases, and of the very latest survival research, to present a masterly analysis of the survival question today. Essential reading for both the enquirer and the serious student.' - Leslie Price, writer, researcher and past editor of Psypioneer and Theosophical History. 'Trevor Hamilton's exploration of the survival issue spills onto the pages of this book and sweeps the reader along with it. It is obvious that he has bent himself over backwards physically, emotionally, psychologically and intellectually in trying to be fair to all aspects and arguments relating to the topic. To anyone with an intellectual interest in survival I recommend this book as it will give you an insight into the complexities of the arguments as the author takes you on his personal journey.' - Tricia Robertson, lecturer, psychical researcher and past President of the Scottish Society for Psychical Research. a remarkable social and personal document, and testimony to the paramount importance of the 'survival issue' in our lives, despite science's neglect of it. Geoff Ward, Mysterious Planet

"""Anyone who has read Trevor Hamilton's in-depth biography (Immortal Longings) of F.W.H. Myers... knows that the author has objectively and thoughtfully explored the whole area of psychic phenomena... This intriguing book tells of his personal search for truth in the most important of all subjects, whether we live on after death."" -- Michael Tymn, Vice-President, Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies ""In this moving and readable book, the author first describes his personal search for survival evidence in the 21st century, a world in which electronics offer both new forms of communication and new pitfalls in assessing evidence. The author uses his knowledge of the classic cases, and of the very latest survival research, to present a masterly analysis of the survival question today. Essential reading for both the enquirer and the serious student."" -- Leslie Price, writer, researcher and past editor of Psypioneer and Theosophical History ""Trevor Hamilton's exploration of 'the survival issue' spills onto the pages of this book and sweeps the reader along with it. It is obvious that he has bent himself over backwards physically, emotionally, psychologically and intellectually in trying to be fair to all aspects and arguments relating to the topic. To anyone with an intellectual interest in survival I recommend this book as it will give you an insight into the complexities of the arguments as the author takes you on his personal journey."" -- Tricia Robertson, lecturer, psychical researcher and past President of the Scottish Society for Psychical Research ""A remarkable social and personal document, and testimony to the paramount importance of the 'survival issue' in our lives, despite science's neglect of it."" -- Geoff Ward Mysterious Planet ""The book is very readable, aimed at a general, non-technical audience, a worthy addition to the studies analysing mental mediumship, its drawbacks and benefits. It is an absorbing discussion of what light can be thrown on the survival of the human personality following bodily death."" -- Tom Ruffles SPR ""Hamilton's results probably confirm the findings of those (like this reviewer) who have had a significant amount of experience with different mediums in an attempt to assess their performance in an open-minded, critical, yet sympathetic manner. Mediums vary enormously in their methods, style and accuracy, which will often fluctuate within a single session."" -- Roger Straughan, (Retired) Professor, Reading University ""A brilliantly concise and comprehensive survey of the whole field of mediumship research. All readers who support the rigorous study of psychical and spiritual questions should read and recommend this book."" Christian Parapsychologist ""Hamilton makes a refreshing guide into the world of mediumship and Spiritualism."" -- Dr Fiona Bowie Exploring the Afterlife"

'Anyone who has read Trevor Hamilton's in-depth biography (Immortal Longings) of F.W.H. Myers... knows that the author has objectively and thoughtfully explored the whole area of psychic phenomena... This intriguing book tells of his personal search for truth in the most important of all subjects, whether we live on after death.' - Michael Tymn, Vice-President, Academy of Spirituality and Paranormal Studies. 'In this moving and readable book, the author first describes his personal search for survival evidence in the 21st century, a world in which electronics offer both new forms of communication and new pitfalls in assessing evidence. The author uses his knowledge of the classic cases, and of the very latest survival research, to present a masterly analysis of the survival question today. Essential reading for both the enquirer and the serious student.' - Leslie Price, writer, researcher and past editor of Psypioneer and Theosophical History. 'Trevor Hamilton's exploration of the survival issue spills onto the pages of this book and sweeps the reader along with it. It is obvious that he has bent himself over backwards physically, emotionally, psychologically and intellectually in trying to be fair to all aspects and arguments relating to the topic. To anyone with an intellectual interest in survival I recommend this book as it will give you an insight into the complexities of the arguments as the author takes you on his personal journey.' - Tricia Robertson, lecturer, psychical researcher and past President of the Scottish Society for Psychical Research. a remarkable social and personal document, and testimony to the paramount importance of the 'survival issue' in our lives, despite science's neglect of it. Geoff Ward, Mysterious Planet The book is very readable, aimed at a general, non-technical audience, a worthy addition to the studies analysing mental mediumship, its drawbacks and benefits. It is an absorbing discussion of what light can be thrown on the survival of the human personality following bodily death. -- Tom Ruffles SPR Human Personality and its Survival of Bodily Death . -- Geoff Ward Suite 101 Hamilton's results probably confirm the findings of those (like this reviewer) who have had a significant amount of experience with different mediums in an attempt to assess their performance in an open-minded, critical yet sympathetic manner. Mediums vary enormously in their methods, style and accuracy, which will often fluctuate within a single session. (Retired) professor of Reading University -- Roger Straughan Reading University

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Trevor Hamilton retired from his post in higher education at the end of 2006 to write full time. He has degrees from Oxford, London and Sussex Universities. He is the author of a well-received biography of F.W.H. Myers, one of the founding figures of the Society for Psychical Research.

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