Paperback: 244 pages
Publisher: Garev Publishing (June 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0970755899
ISBN-13: 978-0970755896
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
Publisher: Garev Publishing (June 30, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0970755899
ISBN-13: 978-0970755896
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
I have always been a huge lover of the paranormal and anything that goes hand in hand with this topic. It is both fascinating and intriguing, to me. With that in mind, I was thrilled with the opportunity to read Conan Doyle's Wallet. I hang my head in shame, as I admit not knowing who Conan Doyle was (he was a well known author, particularly for his Sherlock Holmes stories), I just knew that this book was written by a Psychic-Medium about his experiences, so that was enough to pique my sincere interest. I was not let down.
I do have to say that Conan Doyle's Wallet was a bit different than I had anticipated. I had imagined the book to be more focused on Conan Doyle and the spiritual occurrences that took place, once Mr. McNamara came into ownership of the infamous wallet. While this holds true, as the ongoing theme of the book, Conan Doyle's Wallet also reads as a manual or guidebook to better become tuned to one's own spiritual self. Also, the idea that spiritual life continues on, once our body is no longer of use, is very reassuring and comforting.
While British Psychic-Medium, Patrick McNamara, attended an auction at the famous Christie's in London, with the intent of bidding on items that once belonged to author and spiritualist Sir Author Conan Doyle, Mr. McNamara, he is able to purchase the untouched wallet of Conan Doyle. Once in his possession, Mr. McNamara makes many intriguing discoveries, within the pockets of the wallet - including family photos, notes, even a classified ad. Much to the reader's delight, photographs and illustrations, of this items, are included within the book.
Patrick McNamara goes into detail about different aspects of Conan Doyle's life, including his deep desire to enlighten others of spiritualism and the fact that our spirits continue on, past this life. Another intriguing avenue that this work takes, is the fact that Conan Doyle and Houdini were frenemies. Meaning they got along with each other for the sake of their careers. While Houdini went out of his way to disprove the spiritual/medium theory, Mr. Doyle was very steadfast in his beliefs. Houdini does come to believe, however, after certain experiences occur - including his own death.
Patrick McNamara enlightens the reader to the fact that every person has the ability to become a medium, to some point. It is all a matter of training oneself, which may take years, but is well worth the time and patience in the end. The idea that each of us has a Spiritual Guide is also an intriguing thought.
Conan Doyle's Wallet is an in depth, enlightening and educational tool, as well as a fascinating first hand retelling of Mr. McNamara's experiences. Included are Appendix sections of famous people who believed in Spirits and the Afterlife, some of which may surprise you.
As a believer in Spiritualism and other related theories, I greatly enjoyed this work. There were a few places that seemed to become a bit tedious with description/information, however overall Conan Doyle's Wallet was a great read. I feel that for believers and even those that are not quite sure where they stand in the entire scheme of beliefs in the afterlife, this will be a very reassuring and comforting read. It will also open minds to the possibilities and possible truths that lie beyond our realm of scientific understanding - at least in this point in time.
I do have to say that Conan Doyle's Wallet was a bit different than I had anticipated. I had imagined the book to be more focused on Conan Doyle and the spiritual occurrences that took place, once Mr. McNamara came into ownership of the infamous wallet. While this holds true, as the ongoing theme of the book, Conan Doyle's Wallet also reads as a manual or guidebook to better become tuned to one's own spiritual self. Also, the idea that spiritual life continues on, once our body is no longer of use, is very reassuring and comforting.
While British Psychic-Medium, Patrick McNamara, attended an auction at the famous Christie's in London, with the intent of bidding on items that once belonged to author and spiritualist Sir Author Conan Doyle, Mr. McNamara, he is able to purchase the untouched wallet of Conan Doyle. Once in his possession, Mr. McNamara makes many intriguing discoveries, within the pockets of the wallet - including family photos, notes, even a classified ad. Much to the reader's delight, photographs and illustrations, of this items, are included within the book.Patrick McNamara goes into detail about different aspects of Conan Doyle's life, including his deep desire to enlighten others of spiritualism and the fact that our spirits continue on, past this life. Another intriguing avenue that this work takes, is the fact that Conan Doyle and Houdini were frenemies. Meaning they got along with each other for the sake of their careers. While Houdini went out of his way to disprove the spiritual/medium theory, Mr. Doyle was very steadfast in his beliefs. Houdini does come to believe, however, after certain experiences occur - including his own death.
Patrick McNamara enlightens the reader to the fact that every person has the ability to become a medium, to some point. It is all a matter of training oneself, which may take years, but is well worth the time and patience in the end. The idea that each of us has a Spiritual Guide is also an intriguing thought.Conan Doyle's Wallet is an in depth, enlightening and educational tool, as well as a fascinating first hand retelling of Mr. McNamara's experiences. Included are Appendix sections of famous people who believed in Spirits and the Afterlife, some of which may surprise you.
As a believer in Spiritualism and other related theories, I greatly enjoyed this work. There were a few places that seemed to become a bit tedious with description/information, however overall Conan Doyle's Wallet was a great read. I feel that for believers and even those that are not quite sure where they stand in the entire scheme of beliefs in the afterlife, this will be a very reassuring and comforting read. It will also open minds to the possibilities and possible truths that lie beyond our realm of scientific understanding - at least in this point in time.*overall rating 4/5
* also note that today (May 22nd, marks Conan Doyle's 150th Birthday (born, 22 May 1859, died, 7 July 1930)
* also note that today (May 22nd, marks Conan Doyle's 150th Birthday (born, 22 May 1859, died, 7 July 1930)
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About Conan Doyle's Wallet:
About Conan Doyle's Wallet:
This book was inspired by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to enlighten those who have lost their loved ones, or, maybe feel they are lacking direction in their life. It shows that how we live our lives here on earth, affects how we will live in the after life. Basically, there is no death.
If you like Conan Doyle's books, you will love this title also. Conan Doyle inspired the author to write about the relevant spiritual philosophy that anyone can apply to life. The inspiration came to the author after he bought Conan Doyle's wallet in auction. It is based on Conan Doyle's actual wallet and its contents, which the author acquired from his one descendant at Christies Auctions. The contents of the wallet were exactly as left when he died in 1930 and had been kept in a lawyers safe until sold in 2004. There are 30 odd personal items in the wallet that show the kind of individual Conan Doyle was. The contents within are explained in the book and it includes personal family items, letters from his children, photos, personal letters and psychic messages he got from spirit himself. It even had a stamp!
Within the book there is a short biography of Arthur Conan Doyle's fascinating life, his relationship and battles with Houdini which show Houdini has serious character flaws and was not debunking mediums as he said but destroying the good and bad ones alike. Read the chapter which has the story of Houdini's greatest feat which was no trick, his communication through the medium Arthur Ford and was a 10 part secret code from the after life that he agreed with his wife before he died. This was subsequently verified by his wife in the early 1920's. One chapter has a personal trance communication from Conan Doyle through the author who is a medium.
If you want to learn more about the afterlife then there are chapters on physical mediumship, spirit guides and ghosts, reincarnation, the dark spirit regions, spiritual laws explained, how to develop as a medium, and much more. It includes a wonderful evidential email communication with a father who lost his son though suicide and the evidence given by the author without any physical or verbal communication.
Enjoy this book and see how Conan Doyle communicated with the author through his wallet.
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About Patrick McNamara:
Patrick McNamara has received spirit contact since he was a small child and has been a psychic medium all his life. Through his mediumship abilities, Patrick;s aim is to prove to others that we do live on after this life in a spiritual dimensions. There is no death.
A long-standing member of The Society For Psychical Research (SPR), Patrick tries to provide objective scientific proof of supernatural phenomena by capturing spirit evidence on camera. The group and website, www.ghostcircle.com was created to share his evidence.
Since leaving school, Patrick has been a serial entrepreneur, investing in different business areas. He has also worked in the entertainment industry. Patrick’s main interests are history, art, antiques, and reading but his passion is the paranormal, especially investigating old and haunted houses. Today he spends his time as a psychic-medium advisor and consultant. He resides in England.
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For those interested and curious about the afterlife, please be sure to visit the author's fascinating website: http://www.ghostcircle.com/
If you like Conan Doyle's books, you will love this title also. Conan Doyle inspired the author to write about the relevant spiritual philosophy that anyone can apply to life. The inspiration came to the author after he bought Conan Doyle's wallet in auction. It is based on Conan Doyle's actual wallet and its contents, which the author acquired from his one descendant at Christies Auctions. The contents of the wallet were exactly as left when he died in 1930 and had been kept in a lawyers safe until sold in 2004. There are 30 odd personal items in the wallet that show the kind of individual Conan Doyle was. The contents within are explained in the book and it includes personal family items, letters from his children, photos, personal letters and psychic messages he got from spirit himself. It even had a stamp!
Within the book there is a short biography of Arthur Conan Doyle's fascinating life, his relationship and battles with Houdini which show Houdini has serious character flaws and was not debunking mediums as he said but destroying the good and bad ones alike. Read the chapter which has the story of Houdini's greatest feat which was no trick, his communication through the medium Arthur Ford and was a 10 part secret code from the after life that he agreed with his wife before he died. This was subsequently verified by his wife in the early 1920's. One chapter has a personal trance communication from Conan Doyle through the author who is a medium.
If you want to learn more about the afterlife then there are chapters on physical mediumship, spirit guides and ghosts, reincarnation, the dark spirit regions, spiritual laws explained, how to develop as a medium, and much more. It includes a wonderful evidential email communication with a father who lost his son though suicide and the evidence given by the author without any physical or verbal communication.
Enjoy this book and see how Conan Doyle communicated with the author through his wallet.
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About Patrick McNamara:Patrick McNamara has received spirit contact since he was a small child and has been a psychic medium all his life. Through his mediumship abilities, Patrick;s aim is to prove to others that we do live on after this life in a spiritual dimensions. There is no death.
A long-standing member of The Society For Psychical Research (SPR), Patrick tries to provide objective scientific proof of supernatural phenomena by capturing spirit evidence on camera. The group and website, www.ghostcircle.com was created to share his evidence.
Since leaving school, Patrick has been a serial entrepreneur, investing in different business areas. He has also worked in the entertainment industry. Patrick’s main interests are history, art, antiques, and reading but his passion is the paranormal, especially investigating old and haunted houses. Today he spends his time as a psychic-medium advisor and consultant. He resides in England.
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For those interested and curious about the afterlife, please be sure to visit the author's fascinating website: http://www.ghostcircle.com/
1 comments:
The wallet did indeed come from the Christie's sale in 2004. However, for many years it was held by Conan Doyle's family, and it was not until around the 1970s that it (along with lots of other items) became part of a legal dispute and was put away. There is an online census of the Conan Doyle collection sold at Christies as well as other details about the sale and his manuscripts.
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