The Five Lessons of Life: A True Life Story about an Ordinary Woman who Survives Extraordinary Near Death Experiences is a work of non-fiction in the inspirational biography genre. It is suitable for all ages and was penned by Carrie Kohan. The book tells the story of the author's life after she experiences two separate near death experiences. The first such experience gives her a vision of the afterlife for those on a self-destructive path, the second showed her what awaits those who live lives of grace and kindness. Having seen both sides, the author shares the lessons learned.

The Five Lessons of Life is a powerful and insightful biographical story. One of the things I enjoyed most about this book was that despite the hardships Kohan has faced in her life, this is a story of hope and intended to make people feel like they are not alone. Author Carrie Kohan uses this book to send a message of optimism and love and to show that your experiences in life are there to serve a greater purpose. I found the author’s courage in sharing her story inspiring, and that courage allows the reader to feel supported and that they are not alone in their journeys. Kohan is a master of sharing deeply personal experiences in a way that is easy to connect with. Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend this book to those looking to develop a deeper understanding of life, and those who enjoy a read that will take them through an emotional journey of hope.

In The Five Lessons Of Life, Carrie Kohan grew up never feeling good enough. Told repeatedly that she would never succeed, she became accepting of a dark future. Carrie had grown accustomed to receiving divine visions and messages from childhood, but a stark warning from an Angel to live an enlightened path and embrace her gift changed Carrie's life for good. Weeks later in 1992, as Carrie, still suffering deep depression and filled with self-loathing and guilt from a traumatic event, she would meet the devil himself. That night intoxicated, alone, and emotionally obsolete, Carrie experienced her first near-death experience. Even though this made Carrie change the direction of her life, she suffered yet another near-death experience. Carrie shares her deepest, darkest thoughts throughout this time of spiritual enlightenment and asks some poignant questions of God, Jesus, her Spirit Guide, and the Council Of Men. Is the Black Void an Illusion? How can God love those who inflict harm and misery on others and are spirits and souls one of the same?

In The Five Lessons Of Life, Carrie Kohan has a superb storytelling ability, her descriptiveness around her extraordinary encounters makes you feel you are experiencing the situation with her. Carrie's brutal honesty throughout was admirable as she shares her innermost thoughts and memories, especially those leading up to her first near-death ordeal. I found her meeting with Satan really chilling and eerie, her account sent shivers down my spine. I loved the chapter on the Law of Attraction and the detailed description of how you attract what you project. The chapter which covered spirit versus soul was also fascinating. It was comforting to know we are not judged and the only judgment occurs from our ego-controlled thoughts. There were many sections of this book that made you stop for a moment and ponder, such as how traumatic events are opportunities to gain knowledge and the chapters on compassion and forgiveness. The explanation of the cycle of the Suicide Soul was absolutely fascinating. I feel an enormous amount of gratitude to Carrie for sharing her experiences and knowledge. This will bring so much comfort to the many who seek answers.

The Five Lessons Of Life: A True Life Story about an Ordinary Woman who Survived Two Extraordinary Near Death Experiences by Carrie Kohan is an inspirational story about life, death, heaven, hell, and what the author learned from her near-death experiences. Not everyone has near-death experiences, and you may not believe the account that Kohan relates to her audience. It may clash with your personal beliefs, but you will be fascinated and hopefully come away with a broader view of these things. For starters, Kohan is an award-winning child advocate, but her beginnings were much more humble. Due to illiteracy, she found herself in what she describes as "The Dummy Class". She struggled with academics and flunked the 12th grade. Her teachers labeled her lazy and said her life would go nowhere, but something amazing happened that changed all of that and would prove her naysayers wrong. She received a strange answer to her prayers for healing: She says she died two times. She was a fledgling actress in the early '90s. The year was 1992 when her hard drinking drove her to her first near-death experience. This prompted her to turn over a new leaf and start life afresh, so she was completely unprepared for her second death just a year later. The two experiences were not the same. The second incident wasn't dark at all, but what she calls a White Void, or Heaven, where she received a detailed message that she decided to share with others--five life lessons.

Kohan uses her own 1992-93 diary and journal entries to share the answers to life's most puzzling spiritual questions, which gives readers an intimate portrait of the author, her experiences, and what she learned from dying twice and coming back. What she has accomplished outside of these spiritual encounters is perhaps the most amazing, at least to me personally, as they took place in the physical world where she devoted her time and energies to protecting and helping children. Her book and life story can help so many people who think they can't make it in life or have no hope. That's what I like about this book. The spiritual aspect is balanced with the tangible life experiences of the author, and it's up to you, the reader, to decide how you want to use the lessons she imparts. The Five Lessons of Life by Carrie Kohan is an intriguing read that can lead you to think more about matters of life, death, and beyond.

Carrie Kohan’s favorite mantra is love thyself, love thyself, love thyself. Why not? You have to take care of your own well-being to become more effective in helping others. And for Kohan, it is deeply personal as she shares her insights on self-love at the deepest levels in her book The Five Lessons of Life: A True Life Story about an Ordinary Woman Who Survived Two Extraordinary Near Death Experiences. Yes, not everyone is as fortunate as Kohan, who survived two near-death experiences and learned from them in the process. Her collection of narratives are the profound spiritual truths that she learned from her darkest days to the brightest of teachings and encounters and have greatly influenced her spirituality, leading to her increased compassion, altruism, and sense of purpose.

Given that this is an inspirational book, it brilliantly illustrates the author’s NDE with gentleness and beauty. I am surprised to find myself accepting what Carrie Kohan is trying to impart because it is not preachy and merely guides you to a path that you would be wise to take. The Five Lessons of Life can be life-changing, but it also commits itself on the possibility of an afterlife. Most of us can only come close to the idea of an ebbing consciousness after death. But then, modern science manages to resuscitate people and yank them from the clutches of the Grim Reaper. Certainly, the more a near-death experienced is shared, the more chance we can discover what lies for us in the beyond. And this is why I recommend you to read this book. I have never had a near death experience, but I trust Kohan on her five lessons.

This book is a MUST read by every human. It is so powerful that it’s ability to put so much of life’s traumas into perspective and offer a deep sense of healing. I have recommended it to my entire family and friends and they are so grateful for Carries immensely powerful story.
Much love, Blessings and healing to all that give it a read.

Great book for those seeking for answers to the PURPOSE of life..it also delivers on the AWESOME love of the Father, it reminds me of the song i used to listen and sing to since i was a young boy on the southern tip of Africa, Take my healing to the Nations ...WOW..!!!

In writing The Five Lessons of Life, Carrie Kohan has gifted us with penetrating insights into both life and death ... an extraordinarily transformative education packed into a small book. I couldn't put it down! She writes honestly and eloquently, and one can empathize with the raw emotions evoked , and her heartrending gut responses, much more than simple prayers. I appreciate being able to read her courageous story, to have my own understanding of the White Void and the Black Void truly expanded. I consider this book to be a "Must Read" for every one, and have recommended it to my friends, gifted a copy to my family, and will continue to be strengthened and inspired by its message. Love.