Sebastian Junger talks near-death experience in new book 'In My Time of Dying'

Non-fiction author Sebastian Junger left his mark on the genre in 1997 with "The Perfect Storm." He went on to become a war correspondent, and came close to death on the battlefield, but never had a near-death experience like he did just a few years ago. Now, that's the subject of his newest book, "In My Time of Dying." Jeff Glor has more.

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[cheri]

I had a near death experience. It wasn't just a story. It was reality. I'm not afraid to die

[enough]

I lost my husband and three yr old, I was in a comma 5 days, flat line twice. It is simply marvelous. 
Oh the peace and love!
Blessings to all, fear not, we return home.

[greenman]

Why is life after death any crazier than being here in the first place...
We get used to being here and take every second of this miracle for granted over and over again until we're faced with an uncertainty like death...

[selah]

When people are dying the "veil" gets thinner and thinner. Its a shift in consciousness. (I had a NDE.)
Also, one doesn't have to be dying to see people who have died.

Years ago we had just moved into our home and I'd met an elderly neighbor gentleman who lived up the street.
Not long afterwards he died and later appeared to me and he was so happy!!! He gave me a message to give to his wife. A message that made no sense to me.

It took me a LONG time to get the courage to tell her but when I did she was so grateful! She KNEW it was from him because of the message.
I felt so honored that he presented himself to me and still do to this day. ✨💛✨

[laraoneal]

The stress of his work I’m sure caused his aneurysm. I’m so glad he’s still with us. God works in truly mysterious ways. God loves him and wanted him to be saved. Ty Lord.

[Tina.Lucille]

In my father's last hour he looked up and called out his dead best friend's name, I could tell that he could see him, he was so happy. When he died in my arms he looked so happy and peaceful. Hours earlier he was terrified of dying, he was hanging on for all he was worth but once he saw his friend he let go, I know it. Still, my first reaction was deep, deep fear of where he went and if he was okay. What comforts me is that I truly believe that he actually saw his best friend. I don't agree with Sebastian Junger when he said that if you don't see anyone you have errored in some way....we have all errored...my dad errored.

[denisesalles]

Beautiful story. Sadly, I hope to not see my parents when I'm near death - I hope to see my best friend, who gave me the gift of acceptance with no judgment. And a clear vision of what it is to live.

[laraoneal]

We are Spiritual Beings having a human experience ‼️

[laraoneal]

I’ve been following Junger From day one many years ago. I’ve always been fascinated with photojournalism. These people are braver than braver. So much admiration.

[lisaarendt]

I lost my daughter at 24 three years ago. I hope she was met by loved ones when she crossed over. Stories like this give me hope that she was not alone❤

[RockBottom]

Had an NDE in 1992. Was real for me. Fell into a black tunnel. Had a life review. All of it. Still think about it often.

[FreesoulJazz]

I remember when my Dad appeared in front of me after his 10th day of passing away and told me don't worry I'm with u. I was going through a bad abuse by my husband (actually a monster) in those days. I was hiding from him in the garage, I was scared to death, and my phone was not with me to call someone for help. In the next two days, My husband Started suffering from a chronic illness and was bedridden.

[NancyTrimble-zc]

There’s another dimension we aren’t able comprehend. Explained endlessly on drug and near death experiences

[SoberOKMoments]

YouTube offers a wealth of videos on Near Death Experiences. I suggesst that anyone with doubts, questions, fears, or any other emotion about what happens when we die, just go have a look at several of them. Form your own conclusions, but do so with at least a clearer view of what thousands of people have experienced.

[Avery_]

Other things that those having NDEs can see (which can't be explained by drugs): seeing/hearing what's going on elsewhere - i.e., specific things being said by a relative who lives in another location, or what's going on elsewhere in the hospital. Also, there are shared NDE experiences, such as a relative visiting a dying person seeing exactly what the dying person is suddenly seeing just prior to death.

[DonnaMayStanish]

It happened to me. My deceased mom came to me, waved her arms toward herself as if beckoning me toward her. She kept saying, Come to me. I told her, I cannot! I must stay here with my son! I fought death at the hands of my former husband who was attempting to strangle me to death. It was one hell of a frightening experience.

[kellyharper]

As a writer/journalist he has my respect. Personal experience is personal. Respect.

[cheri]

I wasn't in a trauma induced coma when I was with G-D. It was magical and real, Not hopped up on drugs.

[Subhuman_Gamer]

This man is brilliant and honorable don't dismiss him.

[trippyv]

Sees a black dark pit and is aware that many others have experienced NDEs. They share many commonalities. Many see a bright tunnel and God figure and others see a pit with demonic beings. The fact we are alive and breathing beings on Earth is a miracle. It’s not too hard to believe there is something after we die.