Reaching to Heaven by James Van Praagh
A New York Times Notable Book of the YearAn important and valuable study that will define research agendas for years to come. It is also hugely fun to read.
--Boston Globe
Why do people raised in the same families often differ more dramatically in personality than those from different families? What made Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, and Voltaire uniquely suited to challenge the conventional wisdom of their times? This pioneering inquiry into the significance of birth order answers both these questions with a conceptual boldness that has made critics compare it with the work of Freud and of Darwin himself.
Frank J. Sulloway envisions families as ecosystems in which siblings compete for parental favor by occupying specialized niches. Combing through thousands of biographies in politics, science, and religion, he demonstrates that firstborn children are more likely to identify with authority whereas their younger siblings are predisposed to rise against it. Family dynamics, Sulloway concludes, is a primary engine of historical change. Elegantly written, masterfully researched, Born to Rebel is a grand achievement that has galvanized historians and social scientists and will fascinate anyone who has ever pondered the enigma of human character.
Daring . . . a stunning achievement.
--The New York Times Book Review
Unfinished Business, Ghosts Among Us, Talking to Heaven, Reaching to Heaven, Meditations, and Healing Sorrow are among the New York Times bestselling books by James Van Praagh. He is regarded as a global pioneer in the mediumship movement and has been the voice of the Spirit World for more than twenty-five years. Among his more well-known clientele are world leaders, religious leaders, and celebrities such as Cher, Shirley Maclaine, Goldie Hawn, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Loretta Lynn, and a long list of others. His messages have provided millions of people comfort, calm, and spiritual insights, transforming their perspectives on life and death. James has also worked as a producer for CBS, producing various popular projects such as Living with the Dead, a miniseries based on his life, and The Dead Will Tell, a television movie, as well as the CBS show Ghost Whisperer. His novels have been published in over 50 countries and translated into over 60 languages, demonstrating his international appeal.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780525944812 |
| ISBN 10 | 0525944818 |
| Title | Reaching to Heaven |
| Author | James Van Praagh |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 1999-02-12 |
| Number of pages | 191 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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