Letters From A Living Dead Man
Restored Classics to Go EditionBy David Patterson Hatch
Length5h 56m
About this audiobook
This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. "Letters from a Living Dead Man" by Elsa Barker is a captivating exploration of the mysteries of life after death through a series of mystical letters purportedly written by a deceased lawyer known as "X." Barker, initially skeptical of spiritualism, recounts her transformative journey from doubt to intrigue as she engages in automatic writing to channel these profound messages. The letters challenge her preconceptions and offer philosophical insights into the nature of existence, spiritual consciousness, and the continuity of life beyond the physical realm. The narrative delves into "X's" vivid experiences in the afterlife, where he finds liberation from earthly constraints and shares profound knowledge about the spirit world. He emphasizes the power of will in shaping one's reality and the importance of spiritual connections. The letters convey a sense of continuity, with "X" likening the transition to the afterlife to acclimating in a foreign country, where memories and relationships persist. Barker presents these writings with a candid introduction, grappling with their authenticity and her decision to publish them. The letters are not a scientific account but a personal testament to an afterlife, inspired by Barker's evolving belief in "X" and the transformative effect on her understanding of immortality. The narrative also explores the interconnectedness of the material and astral worlds, cautioning about the potential dangers of uninvited entities. In a parallel story, a middle-aged magician in Paris is aided by an elemental spirit named Meriline, who desires to evolve into a soul. This subplot raises questions about identity, aspiration, and the quest for connection across different realms. Through philosophical dialogue, the narrative underscores the importance of true knowledge and the necessity of spiritual engagement, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the boundaries between life, death, and the afterlife.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length5 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2INTRODUCTION
3LETTERS FROM A LIVING DEAD MAN LETTER I THE RETURN
4LETTER II TELL NO MAN
5LETTER III GUARDING THE DOOR
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6LETTER IV A CLOUD ON THE MIRROR
7LETTER V THE PROMISE OF THINGS UNTOLD
8LETTER VI THE WAND OF WILL
9LETTER VII A LIGHT BEHIND THE VEIL
10LETTER VIII THE IRON GRIP OF MATTER
11LETTER IX WHERE SOULS GO UP AND DOWN
12LETTER X A RENDEZVOUS IN THE FOURTH DIMENSION: FOOTNOTES:
13LETTER XI THE BOY—LIONEL
14LETTER XII THE PATTERN WORLD
15LETTER XIII FORMS REAL AND UNREAL
16LETTER XIV A FOLIO OF PARACELSUS: FOOTNOTES:
17LETTER XV A ROMAN TOGA
18LETTER XVI A THING TO BE FORGOTTEN
19LETTER XVII THE SECOND WIFE OVER THERE
20LETTER XVIII INDIVIDUAL HELLS
21LETTER XIX A LITTLE HOME IN HEAVEN
22LETTER XX THE MAN WHO FOUND GOD
23LETTER XXI THE LEISURE OF THE SOUL
24LETTER XXII THE SERPENT OF ETERNITY
25LETTER XXIII A BRIEF FOR THE DEFENDANT
26LETTER XXIV FORBIDDEN KNOWLEDGE
27LETTER XXV A SHADOWLESS WORLD
28LETTER XXVI CIRCLES IN THE SAND
29LETTER XXVII THE MAGIC RING
30LETTER XXVIII EXCEPT YE BE AS LITTLE CHILDREN
31LETTER XXIX AN UNEXPECTED WARNING
32LETTER XXX THE SYLPH AND THE MAGICIAN
33LETTER XXXI A PROBLEM IN CELESTIAL MATHEMATICS
34LETTER XXXII A CHANGE OF FOCUS
35LETTER XXXIII FIVE RESOLUTIONS
36LETTER XXXIV THE PASSING OF LIONEL
37LETTER XXXV THE BEAUTIFUL BEING
38LETTER XXXVI THE HOLLOW SPHERE
39LETTER XXXVII AN EMPTY CHINA CUP
40LETTER XXXVIII WHERE TIME IS NOT
41LETTER XXXIX THE DOCTRINE OF DEATH
42LETTER XL THE CELESTIAL HIERARCHY
43LETTER XLI THE DARLING OF THE UNSEEN
44LETTER XLII A VICTIM OF THE NON-EXISTENT
45LETTER XLIII A CLOUD OF WITNESSES
46LETTER XLIV THE KINGDOM WITHIN
47LETTER XLV THE GAME OF MAKE-BELIEVE
48LETTER XLVI HEIRS OF HERMES
49LETTER XLVII ONLY A SONG
50LETTER XLVIII INVISIBLE GIFTS AT YULETIDE
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