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Through The Map of Heaven, Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon, with Ptolemy Tompkins, explores the mysteries of the afterlife and the truth about what lies beyond. Summary of the Book In this book, Alexander recounts the astonishing stories he had heard during his travels – from near-death experiences and encounters with angelic beings to heart-warming messages from the departed loved ones. He has had his own startling near-death experience too. He asserts that there really is an afterlife and that the consciousness is independent of the brain. He supports this assertion by citing the writings of well-known scientists, philosophers, and religious leaders throughout history. The book tries to explore our place in the universe and its vastness, as it attempts to examine what exists beyond death. About the Authors Dr. Eben Alexander is an American neurosurgeon. He is a member of the American Medical Association and several other professional societies, and has been on the editorial boards of various journals. Eben Alexander has also authored the book, Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey into the Afterlife. Ptolemy Tompkins is an American author. He is a senior editor at Guideposts magazine, and has also authored the book, Paradise Fever: Dispatched from the Dawn of the New Age.