Timothy Callahan comes from a large Italian American family that loves big gatherings as well as Grandma Rosie's famous meatball recipe (although he still wishes she'd left out the raisins). But above all else, the Callahans love one another. This may not sound like the makings for high drama or complex fine literature, but that was not what author John Edward was after. As an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, Edward spends most of his days helping survivors work through the seemingly unbearable grief of losing a loved one. As a result, Edward wanted to offer a comforting message about the everlasting love that can bridge even death.

In order to get this message across, Edward presents a story about an endearing and seriously devoted family as they endure the final goodbye to a beloved matriarch. Soon after Timothy discoveries that his mother is dying of cancer, the family gathers to view old family movies. While watching the faces of deceased relatives on the movie screen, he begins to ponder the afterlife.

"As I look over at my mom, I know that she's wondering if all these faces of yesteryear will be the faces of her tomorrows. Will she see them when she crosses over? Will her loved ones welcome her on the other side, as we all want to believe? I hope so."

While his mother's cancer progresses, the narrator flashes back to his childhood when his mother explained that God was the sun, an epiphany that becomes more tangible as he wrestles with impending death. Readers who don't expect haute literature will be touched by this tearjerker story that offers tenderness and comfort. It's also an excellent book to give to those who are open to afterlife discussions and are grieving the loss of a loved one. --Gail Hudson


From AudioFile
It shouldn't be a surprise that the flamboyant and controversial author, known for his "out there" claims of contacting the dead, would try his hand at writing novels. Edward gives us a first-person novel in which the narrator, "Tim," talks to us while living and from the other side after he dies. Though many will find his story overdramatized and long, by the end he gets to the point that the human spirit never dies and can be connected with even after death. Unless you're a die-hard Edward fan, there are more concise and elegant ways to make such a point. T.W. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine


Book Description
In What If God Were the Sun, psychic medium John Edward weaves a warm and poignant story about one family and their way of dealing with life, love, and death over the generations. John draws upon his vast experience with individuals throughout the world—and their loved ones who have crossed over—to create a timeless tale that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it. People of all ages will be moved by this account of a family that weathers tragedy, bonds together, and passes on healing messages of love from generation to generation.


About the Author
John Edward is an internationally acclaimed psychic medium, and the author of many bestselling books including: Crossing Over, One Last Time,and After Life. He has his own TV program, Crossing Over, on UPN; and has been a frequent guest on Larry King Live and many other TV programs, as well as the subject of an HBO special. John publishes his own newsletter and also conducts workshops and seminars for those wishing to develop their own psychic abilities. He lives with his wife on Long Island.

FROM OUR EDITORS

Since the 1980s, psychic and medium John Edwards has brought solace to millions by helping them to communicate with their loved ones who have passed away. In his debut novel, What if God Were the Sun?, Edwards uses his skills as an author and lecturer to tell the moving story of a family confronting death for the first time. Informative, enlightening, and ultimately uplifting, What if God Were the Sun? will appeal both to the readers of Sylvia Browne and to fans of visionary fiction, such as James Redfield's runaway bestseller The Celestine Prophecy.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

In his first novel, psychic medium John Edward weaves a warm and poignant story about one family and their way of dealing with life, love, and death over the generations. John draws upon his vast experience with individuals throughout the world - and their loved ones who have crossed over - to create a timeless tale that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.

People of all ages will be moved by this account of a family that weathers tragedy, bonds together, and passes on healing messages of love from generation to generation. This is a perfect gift for the holidays and all year round.

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