By the Spirit António Carlos / Vera Lúcia Marinzeck
Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
What truly happens when we take our last breath, and what immediate, tangible reality awaits us on the other side? In I Died! Now What? (Morri! E Agora?), the celebrated Brazilian medium Vera Lúcia Marinzeck de Carvalho and the Spirit Antônio Carlos present an extraordinary collection of nineteen authentic first-person accounts detailing the precise reality of the post-mortem transition.Spanning a rich and diverse spectrum of human experiences, these emotionally resonant testimonies describe what it feels like to wake up in the spiritual world. Readers will meet Sonia, a hospital nurse run over on her way to work who at first fails to realize she has died and attempts to resume her daily shifts; Nelson, a spiritist whose lifelong habit of mentally packing his good deeds into suitcases helps him navigate his transition; an iconic artist isolated by grief and luxury who remains bound to her empty mansion until her deceased son guides her to safety; Niquelino, who perceptively observes his family from a coma; and José Antônio, a man who suffered severe prejudice and terminal illness only to discover that divine love judges the heart rather than human labels. The volume also fearlessly examines the tragic spiritual consequences of suicide in the Umbral, the heavy burdens of financial corruption and political deceit, the perplexing realities of atheism upon crossing over, and the subtle mechanics of obsession, contrasted against the radiant reception awaiting those who dedicated their lives to simple, humble charity like Mariquinha, who spent forty years blessing sick children and serving the poor.Each compelling narrative is paired with clear, compassionate doctrinal explanations by the Spirit Antônio Carlos, explaining the nature of the perispirit, the inexorable workings of the Law of Cause and Effect, the reality of spiritual colonies, rescue posts, and the Umbral, as well as the vital importance of sincere prayers, active forgiveness, and unselfish detachment for those who have departed. Furthermore, Antônio Carlos offers profound guidelines regarding mediumistic psychography, warning against mistification, promoting rigorous discernment, and emphasizing the need for humility and ongoing doctrinal study. Written in accessible, deeply moving prose, I Died! Now What? delivers immense comfort to the grieving, practical wisdom for spiritual seekers, and an inspiring, unforgettable reminder that life never ends-it simply transforms into higher stages of existence.
