TITLE

The Deceased--No, That's Not the Word

AUTHOR(S)

Caulfield, S.

PUB. DATE

February 1992

SOURCE

America;2/29/1992, Vol. 166 Issue 7, p168

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Presents the author's views on death. The article is written as if the author had died and is describing his experiences. Describes his spiritualized body; How people retain their uniqueness and individuality; Death is life's fullness, not the end; Compares death to a wall; Freedom from limitations after death; Joy from the absence of barriers.

ACCESSION #

9203230383

Tags: DEATH

 

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