In today's world we too often view one another with fear and anger. Sadly, many of us don't find guidance and satisfaction in our churches. Quimby argues that fortunately there is a source of hope and inspiration flowing from the universal experiences of spirit. He discusses their appearance in traditional religion but also in Native American and New Age cultures, mystical encounters, and crisis near-death settings. Central to spirit are teachings about how we should live, the central importance of love, and what happens when we die. The experience of spirit often comes to us by way of spiritual beings including our deceased loved ones, and Quimby discusses a broad range of these contacts which offer support and healing. He argues that there is solid research evidence supporting the reality of spirit and spirits and offers a well-documented look at this work, particularly as it relates to the possibility that we continue to exist after our bodies die.