George G. Ritchie (1923–2007)

I read Return From Tomorrow by Dr. George G. Ritchie with Elizabeth Sherill in a single sitting. The book is short, but fascinating. Some of Dr. Ritchie’s experiences correlate to other return-to-life accounts I’ve read, but his happened earlier (in the 1940s). As powerful as Dr. Ritchie’s visions were, my main takeaway from them all was the immense, undeniable love of Jesus Christ. Reading his testimony greatly encouraged me.

I also absorbed Dr. Ritchie’s wise words as he related his post-experience mistakes and the lessons learned: the necessity of loving others well and following one’s call in life. There are many books on those topics, but Dr. Ritchie’s message felt personal and resonated with me.

I absolutely loved Return From Tomorrow by Dr. George G. Ritchie with Elizabeth Sherill and recommend this inspirational book to everyone, Christian or not. Five stars.

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I'm in the middle with this one...

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I picked this up because I really enjoy reading about people who have had near death experiences. I find it so interesting how different these experiences are for people, and it's not just the "light" that they see. George saw much more than that. He had a travel experience and a visit with Christ.

At first I was amazed and couldn't wait to read on, but the feel was off. Was he just having a dream? This experience went on for what seems like forever, yet he was only dead for 9 minutes. Not only that, the experience ends with Jesus taking him back to Earth, yet it's really the caretaker who stabs his heart with adrenaline that brings him back to life again. Then, there's the remembrance he has to a cafe he'd never been to, but went to in his travels during the NDE. I found that amazing, but was God trying to reassure him? I mean of all places, he's back at the cafe on a trip back to boot camp?

Regardless what really happened, the book sends many messages to how we should love and live well. To love and forgive is the way to go no matter what. If only it were that easy for everyone...

3***… (more)