“I think all things are spirit and are derived from spirit. When you look at life from that perspective, it takes on a whole new meaning.” – James Van Praagh
World famous medium, New York Times bestselling author, and co-executive producer of CBS’s number one drama, The Ghost Whisperer (starring Jennifer Love Hewitt), James Van Praagh is considered a pioneer of the mediumship movement throughout the world, and has been recognized as one of the most accurate spiritual mediums working today. His award-winning meditations and incredible messages have brought solace, peace, and spiritual insights, changing millions’ view of both life and death. An in demand speaker, he gives sold-out lectures, seminars, and training workshops across the world.
Van Praagh is the number one New York Times best-selling author of Talking to Heaven, Reaching to Heaven, Healing Grief, Heaven and Earth, Looking Beyond and Meditations. In his new book, Ghosts Among Us: Uncovering the Truth About the Other Side (HarperOne), he shares his incredible gift of communicating with the dead in a powerful and inspiring journey into the world of ghosts. Van Praagh is a frequent guest on Larry King Live and a part-time correspondent on Entertainment Tonight and The Insider. He has shared his expertise on numerous television shows, specials, and features including Oprah, Unsolved Mysteries, The Other Side, Paranormal Borderline, 48 Hours, Sally Jessy Raphael, Maury, The O’Reilly Factor, Possessed Possessions, Ghost, The Secret Circle, and has also hosted his own internationally syndicated show Beyond. Van Praagh is also a successful producer for CBS, creating a mini-series Living with the Dead based on his life, and The Dead Will Tell staring Anne Heche and Eva Longoria.
In Ghosts Among Us, and in talks, Van Praagh shares his knowledge and life experience about ghosts, that when fully explained, leads to understanding and inspiration. Relating incredible true ghost stories and surprising details about how ghosts actively participate in our lives, Van Praagh challenges us to question our perceptions and shows us how we can live more fully through understanding the world of spirits.
“My books, CDs, seminars, classes, Web site, and television projects are ways to share my abilities and the message that our personalities do indeed survive death. My greatest satisfaction in doing this work is witnessing an instantaneous change in people,” says Van Praagh about his work. “When someone is alone and overwhelmed by grief, life seems over. But, when I’m able to help teach someone to make contact with a loved one, their grief and loneliness disappear and proper closure can take place. When a bright smile overcomes tears, it becomes a smile that can light up the world!”
Praise for The Ghosts Among Us
“I love this book! Working with and knowing James has truly changed my life. His stories and experiences told through his thought provoking and inspiring words, makes a world which seems hard to understand tangible. He inspires us to look beyond what’s in front of us. With an open mind and heart you can truly learn what his life and gift teaches. Thank you James for showing me a whole new world.”
—Jennifer Love Hewitt
“Thought provoking and provocative... Exactly what a book is supposed to do... James leads you on a journey that will make you question what you think you know about heaven and the afterlife.”
—John Edward, Host of Crossing Over