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What Dreams May Come

By: Richard Matheson
Narrated by: Robertson Dean
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 What happens to us after we die? Chris Nielsen had no idea, until an unexpected accident cut his life short, separating him from his beloved wife, Annie. Now Chris must discover the true nature of life after death.

But even Heaven is not complete without Annie, and the divided soul mates will do anything to reach each other across the boundaries between life and death. When tragedy threatens to divide them forever, Chris risks his very soul to save Annie from an eternity of despair.

©1978 Richard Matheson (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ghosts Horror Paranormal Paranormal Romance Romance Scary Haunted

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"One of the most important writers of the 20th century." (Ray Bradbury)
"Matheson is one of the great names in American terror fiction." ( Philadelphia Inquirer)
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I guess your enjoyment of this book will be dependent on how closely it matches your belief set. I loved how it started out, then after he started to go after his wife it started to get boring. that's when it felt more like a love story/ novel.

Very well read by the narrator, truly added to the experience.

Started amazingly, but finished a bit far fetched.

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I read this book years ago on my iPhone 3 and after all that time it is still an amazing story. it's easier to digest now I will admit and hope others will enjoy it as I have

loved it a second time around

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I previously read this book in the late 80’s. I was so hooked I read it from cover to cover.
I lent it to a friend but as it was a library book we had to hand it back. Many years later I was told by my friend that they were making a movie of the book. How they would do this was unimaginable. The movie was a very poor representation of what I believe is probably one of the most important books ever written. Mind is everything.

A very important read

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i first read this book in about 1984 when i was.19 and it had a profound effect on my views about the afterlife. Have always wanted to read it again but couldnt remember the name.or author. 25 years later and my 2nd reading, its impact upon me is still powerful and now consolidates my beliefs

Powerful

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I so enjoyed listening to this book. I'm a Buddhist. The concept in the story is so true. Everything is created by mind, be it heaven or heal. The narrator got an exceptional beautiful voice and voice over skill. This is a work that cannot be missed.

Exceptional!

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I purchased this audiobook because I loved the film and Stir of echos also by the same author. Inevitably the book weaves a story that often gets lost in a film’s translation and while there are many differences the impact of the relationship between Anne and Chris is not lost but beautiful and heartbreaking in both. If like me, you are coming to the audiobook from the film I hope you enjoy the beautiful story that is wonderfully written and read; if interested in reincarnation may I offer you a suggestion: Old Souls by Tom Shroder. I’m not sure if it’s an audiobook but a fascinating read.

When your soul is seeking answers

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