Kardec's Spiritism: A Home for Healing and Spiritual Evolution
Allan Kardec's books have played an historic role in the  development of several spiritual healing traditions, yet they are virtually  unknown to the American public. (This book) attempts to rectify this  situation.  It is thoroughly researched and thoughtfully written.  Many of  Kardec's insights seem surprisingly contemporary, even though he wrote them  in the 1800s.  Numerous spiritist centers base much of their diagnosis and  treatment on Kardec's pioneering discussion of what is now called "Energy  Medicine". --Stanley Krippner, PhD. Co-author, "Becoming Psychic" and "Extraordinary Dreams"Dr. Bragdon is on the leading edge of issues that must be  addressed if we are going to realize a transformation in the ways in which  health care is currently conceptualized and delivered. The future lies in  the development of capacities which lie latent within all of us, and in  technology which is more commesurate with recent scientific developments.   Dr. Bragdon's book is an important step in that direction. --Jeffrey Rediger, MD, MDiv. Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA.Health professionals in the West have become much more open to  including spirituality in clinical work.  While Kardec's approach cannot be  transferred en toto to contemporary medicine and psychotherapy, Dr.  Bragdon's cross-cultural study of Brazilian Spiritists is a rich resource  for seeing how spiritual healing can be taught and practiced. --David Lukoff, PhD. Professor of Psychology, Saybrook Graduate SchoolWe are not just this body, or mind, or feelings. We are  essentially the eternal spirit that has no end. I honor Bradon's great  respect for other cultural approaches and can quite clearly see a new  spirituality coming from Brazil that will lead our world towards deep  healing through a renewal of the teachings of Christ. --Marilyn Feldberg Founder and Director of World Youth Service and EnterpriseWritten with insight and sensitivity, this book is an  extraordinary introduction to the rich wellness tradition of Brazilian  Spiritists.  Authentic and lasting body wellness comes with a sound and  well adjusted spirit.  Dr. Bragdon captured the essence of this grassroots  model that will one day transform our medical care environment.  A book  that has strength and soul. --John Zerio, President of the Allan Kardec Educational Society