Stevenson has brought together years of research on 20 case studies suggestive of reincarnation.
In the introduction, Stevenson explains his methods for studying cases, collecting data, and recording data. He also explains the challenges of gathering information from the subjects and the witnesses.
The 20 cases are arranged by geographical location. At the beginning of each section is an explanation of the basic beliefs concerning reincarnation within the general area. He then goes on to explain each case individually, beginning with a summary of the case and its investigation. This is followed by a list of persons interviewed along with reports and observations by the people. In some of these cases, he provides tabulations of what was claimed by the person, people who heard or observed the behavior, verification, and commentary on why or why not the claim is correct. After this he provides possible means of how the person may have come by this information through normal means, along with explanations of possible paranormal knowledge. At the end, he provides information on later interviews with the person and family and friends.
The end of the book further discusses results obtained from the follow-up interviews, as well as general discussion about reincarnation.
Stevenson does not always do a good job of staying unbiased when it comes to presenting the cases and he often admits when he's not. I enjoyed the detailed information provided on each of the cases presented in this book. Even with Stevenson's commentary, I feel I was presented with enough relevant information to draw my own conclusion about each case.
In the introduction, Stevenson explains his methods for studying cases, collecting data, and recording data. He also explains the challenges of gathering information from the subjects and the witnesses.
The 20 cases are arranged by geographical location. At the beginning of each section is an explanation of the basic beliefs concerning reincarnation within the general area. He then goes on to explain each case individually, beginning with a summary of the case and its investigation. This is followed by a list of persons interviewed along with reports and observations by the people. In some of these cases, he provides tabulations of what was claimed by the person, people who heard or observed the behavior, verification, and commentary on why or why not the claim is correct. After this he provides possible means of how the person may have come by this information through normal means, along with explanations of possible paranormal knowledge. At the end, he provides information on later interviews with the person and family and friends.
The end of the book further discusses results obtained from the follow-up interviews, as well as general discussion about reincarnation.
Stevenson does not always do a good job of staying unbiased when it comes to presenting the cases and he often admits when he's not. I enjoyed the detailed information provided on each of the cases presented in this book. Even with Stevenson's commentary, I feel I was presented with enough relevant information to draw my own conclusion about each case.
