''Destiny of Souls'' is a book by Dr. Michael Newton (9 December 1931 – 22 September 2016), published in 2000. Newton was a

hypnotherapist Hypnotherapy is a type of mind–body intervention in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility in the treatment of a medical or psychological disorder or concern. Popularized by 17th and 18th cen ...

who developed his own age regression technique. The Michael Newton Institute for Life Between Lives Hypnotherapy is a ‘non-profit’ organization formed in 2002. The Institute was set up to train qualified hypnotherapists to continue Dr Newton's work on past lives and spiritual realms.

Summary

In his second book, and through what he calls research into the

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, Michael Newton claims to have documented the results of his clinical work in spiritual

hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy is a type of mind–body intervention in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility in the treatment of a medical or psychological disorder or concern. Popularized by 17th and 18th cen ...

. These are presented in a form of case studies and Newton asserts that they uncover the hidden aspects of the spirit world.

Reception

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'' in their review said that this book was "a rich volume, chock-full of interviews and fascinating first-person narratives, this book is nonetheless not for the uninitiated; Newton sometimes fails to explain his terminology, so readers who do not know much about "lives between lives" may feel lost. More informed readers, however, will find this a feast, and Newton a charming host." ''Destiny of Souls'' won the Independent Publisher Book Award in 2001 in the New Age category, one of 49 categories of this annual award.

Notes and references

External links

Biography on Newton's website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Destiny Of Souls 2000 non-fiction books New Age books Books about the paranormal Books about reincarnation