Lucid Dying: The New Science Revolutionizing How We Understand Life and Death.

The book synthesizes scientific discoveries about near-death experiences and consciousness during cardiac arrest, presenting them for both professionals and the general public. The author, a critical care and resuscitation researcher, writes with earnest enthusiasm about his field of expertise, though the text is repetitive in style. The work describes how lucid dying—heightened consciousness during cardiac arrest—may provide insights into the nature of consciousness and the mind-brain relationship.

Study at a glance

Abstract

Sam Parnia's stated aim is "to synthesize the most important scientific discoveries and make them available to professionals and the general public alike" (p.5).Lucid Dying is written in a straightforward though repetitive manner, and the tenor of the book is one of earnest enthusiasm if not actually proselytizing.Parnia is well qualified to have an opinion on this topic, as he has been in the business of cardiac arrest resuscitation for most of his career.He is the director of critical care and resuscitation research at New