In 2004, janis heaphy durham s husband, max besler, died of esophageal cancer at age 56. In 2004, janis heaphy durham s husband, max besler, died of cancer at age 56. Author janis heaphy durham explores the afterlife in. This launched heaphy durham on a journey that transformed her spiritually and altered her view of.
The journey is a story of durhams spiritual growth and how her mind gradually opened to realities that she previously considered unimaginable. Janis heaphy durham author of the hand on the mirror. The personal journey shared in her book, the hand on the mirror, is not what you would expect from someone with a traditional upbringing and experience in the hardedged world of newspapers. I like these sort of books and i found the first half mostly engaging. In the hand on the mirror, janis heaphy durham shares with us her account of an extraordinary journey that she embarked upon following the death of.
A true story of life beyond death unabridged by janis heaphy durham isbn. Author janis heaphy durham explores the afterlife in the. The hand on the mirror by janis heaphy durham may 17, 2015 david dashifen kees patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality. An unbelievably believable story about the afterlife, with documenting photographs from the former publisher of a major metropolitan newspaper. Janis heaphy durham was born in kalamazoo, michigan in 1951 to a. But then something startling happened that changed heaphy durham s life forever. Janis heaphy durham is the author of the hand on the mirror 3. In 2004, janis heaphy durhams husband, max besler, died of cancer at age 56. Janis heaphy durham audio books, best sellers, author. A true story of life beyond death by janis heaphy durham an apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Yes, the story centers around janis durhams finding of unexplained. A widow contemplates the supernatural world after an. Author janis heaphy durham discusses her mysterious, otherworldly encounters in her first book the hand on the mirror janis heaphy durham once called herself a professional cynic.
Janis heaphy durham introduces her new book the hand on the mirror. The daughter of a presbyterian minister, she practiced her faith as she struggled with her loss. In 2004, janis heaphy durham s husband, max besler. A true story of life beyond death by janis heaphy durham 2015, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Thankfully, the book starts with the most significant event in the middle of the story, to give the barest of foundation, the hand on the mirror. Browse janis heaphy durhams bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. In 1998 she was named the first publisher of the sacramento bee, which won two pulitzer prizes under her leadership. Janis heaphy durham loses her husband to cancer and on the first anniversary of his death strange things begin to happen, things that cannot easily be explained or forgotten.
Durham spends much of the book describing her encounters with leading parapsychologists as she tries to decipher the messages she believes max is sending her. Learn more about the hand on the mirror in the bucks county free library digital collection. The hand on the mirror by janis heaphy durham kirkus. When former sacramento bee publisher durham lost her husband, max besler, to cancer in. Janis heaphy durham audio books, best sellers, author bio. Janis heaphy durham was born in kalamazoo, michigan in 1951 to a presbyterian minister and his wife. The hand on the mirror chronicles the extraordinary events that followed the loss of my husband, max besler, to cancer in 2004, but its more than a ghost story. Janis retired in 2008 and lives between sun valley, idaho and sarasota, florida with her husband, jim durham. Never thought much about the ties between life and death of loved ones. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through.
A true story of life beyond death 9781455531 by heaphy durham, janis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Whether or not the reader accepts her story as true, durham s book is a moving account of how we deal with loss and how many of us hope. The hand on the mirror by janis heaphy durham momskoop. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. This is a mix of biography and paranormal event hunter, with both sides not done justice, not enough details to be interesting to the average person. In the following excerpt from her memoir, the hand.
Soon she began encountering phenomena unlike anything shed ever experienced. She decided to take pictures and interview the most recognized names in the field of medicine, psychiatry, and psychic phenomenon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Author janis heaphy durham discusses the hand on the mirror at book passage 072815. The hand on the mirror bucks county free library overdrive. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support. Janis heaphy durham the author chronicles howafter intense paranormal activity in the wake of her husbands deathshe launched into an investigative spiritual journey, interviewing scientists and spiritual. Learn more about the hand on the mirror in the king county library system digital collection. While coping with her grief, heaphy durham soon began encountering phenomena unlike anything she had ever experienced. Janis heaphy durham was not the kind of person who believed in afterdeath communication, until her husband died. The hand on the mirror an unbelievably believable story about the afterlife, with documenting photographs from the former publisher of a major metropolitan newspaper. Janis heaphy durham introduces her new book the hand on. Author janis heaphy durham discusses her mysterious, otherworldly encounters in her first book. The hand on the mirror memphis public libraries overdrive.
A true story of life beyond death heaphy durham, janis, fraser, alison on. A true story of life beyond death ebook written by janis heaphy durham. Janis heaphy durham introduces her new book the hand on the. A closer look at the hand on the mirror by angela guzman l. Truly, reading this book gave me chills because of how many times and to what extent max tried to make contact with her. Janis heaphy durham had a powderwhite handprint appear on her mirror on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd anniversaries of her husbands death. A true story of life beyond death by janis heaphy durham. The family moved to ohio a few years later where she spent her childhood. The hand on the mirror by janis heaphy durham overdrive. Receipts and cards with special meaning related to max fell out of books i had.
The daughter of a presbyterian minister, she practiced her faith as she strugg. Janis heaphy durham has written a thoughtprovoking reflection of events that occurred on the anniversary of he husband maxs death and beyond. The hand on the mirror by janis heaphy durham, 9781444799163, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Janis heaphy durham was born in kalamazoo, michigan, in 1951. The hand on the mirror toronto public library overdrive. She received her bachelors and masters degrees in education from miami university in oxford, ohio and taught junior high school english following graduation. A powdery handprint appeared on her bathroom mirror on the first anniversary of maxs death. Janis heaphy durham on her book, the hand on the mirror. The hand on the mirror by durham, janis heaphy ebook. Janis heaphy durham, former publisher of the sacramento bee newspaper, was skeptical about the paranormal, until her husband max died. The hand on the mirror by heaphy durham, janis ebook.
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