This book tells the story of some near death experiences and offers viewpoints alternative to mainstream and religious ideas about what happens when we die that may comfort those grieving and looking for answers.

This is a beautifully written and thought provoking book. It shares wisdom and guidance on beliefs of the afterlife which many of us do not have any answers to I found it a very comforting read after losing loved ones recently.

Highly recommended.

Thank you Netgalley.

I didn’t manage to finish this unfortunately but what I did read was moving and heartfelt. I would recommend it to certain friends.

I Have always believe in life after death since my grandfather visited me after he died when I was six years old. He was my best friend and told me that while he was gone, he would see me again one day. That helped me as a child, but I have always wondered what more there was…where did he go? What is he doing? etc. This book helps to answer some of those questions and has really helped me understand better.

The author does a great job using both her own experience and those of others to share with the reader. If anyone is struggling with loss and wondering what comes next, this may be a great read for them. I wish I had this 15 years ago when my mother passed away.. But I do find comfort in reading this.

Thanks #netgally for letting me read this treasure of a spiritual / soul journey book. Mariel has read and met some of Hay Houses' finest spiritual teachers and authors, including Louise L. Hay herself.
Years of research, learning, study and living have gone into this book.
It has some great exercises and meditations.
I found it helpful and enlightening and certainly recommend it for anyone interested in the souls path.

This is a deep, intense read but very enlightening. Its not a book you can read through in one sitting as there is so much to contemplate. Part One talks about about NDEs, OBEs, visits to and from the other side. It tells of life everlasting. Part Two is a wonderful section on dealing with children’s grief, dealing with the loss of a child and dealing with suicide. This is a very, very comforting section. Part Three shows how to move beyond the pain of grief and find peace through love and forgiveness. But for me the overwhelming message of this book is that we will see our loved ones again as death is not the end because love is everlasting.

I found this book an interesting read. The topic of life after death has always intrigued me. I really enjoyed this book. Thank you.

I have to admit this was a DNF for me, but I got fairly far into the book before becoming angry and giving up on it. The author did not convince me of her claims to begin with, but then she wrote about a woman who had a Near Death Experience (NDE) when riddled with cancer, had an encounter with a spirit, and then "woke up completely free of her tumors." She gave the woman's name so I looked her up. The woman went on to publish a book and was featured on big name shows, so it was easy to find out more about her. Her own doctor said that in reality, the woman had refused any treatment for her cancer but at the time in question she was unconscious and he drained a large amount of fluid from her lungs which he said probably saved her life. She then agreed to chemotherapy and it quickly shrunk the tumors by about 70%. Eventually they did go away. Her doctor also said he used a complimentary therapy at the same time to support her immune system, and that the type of lymphoma she had is usually very treatable. This is all very different from dying on a table and having a spirit guide whisk away your cancer!

At that point, I couldn't continue reading. Read this if you want to believe in what the author says, but keep in mind that it does not appear to be a nonfiction book.

I read a digital ARC of this book via NetGalley.

This book goes in depth with stories from people who have come close to death. I enjoyed reading it and appreciate that the author offered so much hope for those of us who have recently lost a loved one.

I enjoyed this book and in particular the first half I found particularly interesting and gives a good overview of life after death and covers the most popular beliefs in the afterlife. If you are quite new to spirituality or haven't looked into the afterlife yet then this book delivers all you need to know.
The second half of the book deals with grief, suicide and living with the loss of a loved one. I did find this part a little slower but I feel it would be of a benefit for those suffering from grief.
Sometimes in the book I felt I was being lectured to with a religious tint which I didn't enjoy much. For me less religion in the book would have improved it.
A good book, worthy of sitting down and enjoying.

In 1992, author Mariel Forde Clarke ‘died’ on the operating table, and experienced “ a magnificent light filled place, along with peace and tranquillity, and felt at one with an unseen presence “. This experience prompted her to explore many religions together with all things paranormal.

Stories of near death experiences are related in ‘Where After ‘, some of which were backed up by medical professionals/witnesses, confirming patients statements, (many patients can describe events that they saw taking place, and exactly what happened in ER, in minute detail, exactly what was said and by whom, (even though they were clinically dead at the time). Though interesting and informative, there wasn’t anything that I hadn’t actually read before.

Besides covering NDE’s, the author details other phenomena, such as out of body experiences, and reincarnation, amongst other things. Some helpful chapters on how to deal with grief, and a vast list of recommended publications on all things paranormal are detailed throughout, for those wishing to explore the subject further.

Simply fantastic. The first book I have read that touched on the afterlife - poignant to me since losing my brother recently - and it was just wonderful. Well written, easy reading, I found myself having to slow down and savor it. Thank you so much for sharing your gift and experiences!

I can imagine this book to be a very comforting read for people going through grief and loss, especially if the reader is (still) more or less sceptical about what happens after death and during the process of dying. If you're new to this spiritual topic and are curious then I expect you to love and appreciate the way things are explained by the author.

The repeated summing up of scientists, researchers and all the studies and evidence they came up with felt a bit overdone. I realise that there are a lot of people that can't open up to anything like this without science 'backing it up'. There is no way however to 'proof' anything like this to skeptics and that is fine.
The only thing you need is an open mind and the willingness to open your heart, and at a certain point when reading such a book you will just know from the inside...and if you don't there are lots of other books out there that you might enjoy more.

There was major emphasis on grief and dealing with grief which I did not expect. It might be a good thing to specifically market this book to that audience. If I had known it beforehand I would not have selected this title, because I was only interested in the author's dealing with the 'other side'. Therefore it was a slight disappointment as the focus on spirituality dimished as the book proceeded.

Michael Newton's Journey of Souls made a profound impact on me some 7 years ago and I guess Where After didn't touch me in that way because I don't need such reassurance or confirmation anymore.

This book was initially interesting; the author attempts to tackle the difficult question of "what happens when we die." The author's speculations were interesting. However, the book then shifted to ways to deal with one's grief. If you're looking for resources on this topic, it's great. However, it's not what I expected.

Where After
Soulful information, clearly researched & lived experiences. “Where after” is not a book to be read once and put on a shelf. I appreciated the opportunity to read, the threads of Mariel Forde Clarke's book have been helpful to me as recent as today, having just attended a funeral, many parts of her book remain spinning in my head while I process various wisdom’s and beliefs. “Where after “ has found a spot on my nightstand to re-read, reflect on.

I am always a little skeptical when reading books about the afterlife. I am a believer, but feel many books merely regurgitate what's been said before. But not this book. Mariel uses her experiences as a spirit midwife and knowledge she has gained from thorough research to share her perspective on the afterlife.

I have done lots of reading on this topic and was amazed at all the new insights and resources Mariel was able to share..

I really enjoyed this book and was more enlightened for having read it.

My thanks to Mariel Forde Clarke, the publisher and to NetGallery for allowing me to read this advanced copy.

This is an excellent book which contains knowledge drawn from many resources. The author shares her own personal experiences with accompanying people on their final journey at the end of life, and these stories were very touching. Many books are listed by name and the contents are described so the reader can seek further information if they are so inclined. Every topic is covered from near-death-experiences and out-of-body-experiences to reincarnation, suicide, and much more! I strongly recommend this book to those who have lost a loved one or are simply pondering the afterlife and what it will be like.

In many ways death is still a taboo theme. Also grief and sorrow.

This book examines the phenomenon of life after death, near-death experiences that embody an overwhelming feeling of bliss, freedom, joy, freedom, perfect health etc., a presence, being held in an eternal embrace where only pure love survives.

The author also discusses other phenomenon, such as out-of-body experiences, life after physical death, journey of the soul, the afterlife, suicide, reincarnation and many more interrelated topics.

Most chapters contain exercises, intended to bring us closer to the world of spirit in a gentle and safe way.

Very useful, inspiring and healing guide full of hope, which offers a new way of thinking about death with scientific evidence to support an afterlife.

I read this in a day. Having recently lost a loved one it seemed that I was meant to read this book. Whilst it is titled ‘Where After - where do our loved ones goes after they die’ this is not just a gathering of evidence for an afterlife. That is covered very convincingly in here. There is a very detailed gathering of evidence for near death experiences, out of body experiences, reincarnation and after death communication which is very convincing. Although there was little new to me in this section. This book is more a gentle guide through the grieving process and offers plenty of comfort, reassurance and self help strategies to cope with a loss. The book is said to be split into three parts. Personally, I think it should have been divided into four. The first is described as ‘Fear of Death’. This covers evidence for the existence of the soul and of an afterlife. The second section is ‘Navigating up chartered waters of grief’. This is very helpful if you have lost a loved one or want to help someone who has had a loss. Specialist chapters cover subjects such as how to help children to grieve or how to deal with a suicide. Also various exercises are given to help you and others move through the process of grief. The third chapter covers ‘Love and Forgiveness - keys to inner peace and freedom’ . This chapter gives some amazing examples, which I was already familiar with of people who have found inner peace by forgiving those who have harmed them or caused them severe distress in the past. It also covers self forgiveness and how to gain acceptance of a loss. Again exercises are given to help achieve this. This also includes a very moving meditation, in which It helps guide you to reconnect with a lost loved one. I felt this was so important it should really be given a chapter heading of its own as it is so cathartic and healing.
All in all I thought this was a very well written, researched book which came to me just when I needed it, although I found the title a little misleading. This is far more than just being a book about evidence for an afterlife.

Where After is a book that tackles a question that many people fear or have great concern about: where do we go after we die? That is what intrigued me and drew me into this book. What could the author share about this, since it's a seemingly unknowable topic to those of us still here on earth.
The book is broken into parts, including fear of death, navigating grief, and keys to inner peace through love & forgiveness. Each part includes many informative sections on the topic, and it is all presented in a very approachable and understandable way. As someone who nearly died after a car accident many years ago, I have had lots of questions about life and death. This is another thing that made this book appeal to me.
There are plenty of quotes, stories from those who have had near death experiences, and includes information on scientists who have studied what happens after death. This book means to inform, and make the topic of death a bit less intimidating. It isn't an escapist book, but here for those who want to dive into the topic and seek to ease some fears and increase understanding.