Product Description

In Crossing Over—the book—John brings his readers with him on the extraordinary journey that has been his life since his New York Times bestseller One Last Time was published in 1998. In the style of his TV show and personal appearances—poignant, funny, and remarkably candid—John deals head-on with the controversial issues he has confronted on his voyage as a psychic medium. Readers might be surprised to learn that it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. On the way to becoming an internationally celebrated medium, John has had to learn his own lessons about the meaning of his work and about the motivations of some of the people he has met on his path.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #113706 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 261 pages

Amazon.com Review
Crossing Over reads like a casual conversation with an old childhood pal instead of like a memoir of a world-renowned psychic who has his own talk show on the Sci Fi channel. John Edward's narrative is down-to-earth and filled with vernacular expressions (including plenty of instances of "holy shit!"). There's the story of how his deceased mother finally gave him the three signs he hoped for after she died, and how he once contacted the recently departed songwriter Carl Perkins. Most of the time, Edward speaks about how the process of consulting with a psychic brings peace and reconciliation to those left behind--standard fare for medium memoirs. As compelling as Edward's stories are, what makes this memoir unique is how readily Edward exposes his own vanities and ego bruisings. He also delves into the behind-the-scenes reality of being a television medium. For instance, he reveals how his producers wanted to have dead-people "theme shows"--for instance inviting grieving members of Mother Against Drunk Driving to be the audience. This kind of "gallery rigging" goes against Edward's desire to enter readings without any prior knowledge of the person seated before him. Edward offers an amusing, and at times disturbing, look at how the ethereal world clashes with the celebrity world. --Gail Hudson

About the Author
John Edward is an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, and the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Crossing Over(hardcover), One Last Time,and What If God Were the Sun. He has been a frequent guest on Larry King Live and many other TV programs, and he has been the subject of an HBO special. He lives with his wife on Long Island.

Customer Reviews

Spiritually Enlightening
As a medium and author of The Spoken Words of Spirit: Lessons From The Other Side, perusing through John's book was a good experience. Many of the words in his work are very validating for those who may be skeptical of life on the other side. This book makes communication seem real and easy for those who understand it. I hope John continues his great work and shares more of his insights again.

Fasinating reading.
I read John's first book, One Last Time and loved it. I really enjoyed this book too. Easy reading and very interesting.

Very good book
This book is a very interesting read for anyone who has recently lost a loved one. I have enjoyed it myself, and given it as a gift to friends.