I have an open mind on near death experiences (or NDE's as they seem to be called these days). Are they real or imagined? I really don't know. And I have to say that this book doesn't convince me of their reality.
After describing the benefits of dreaming and reviewing the history of NDE's, the book is replete with case studies which, although subjective, are still enjoyable to read ” but more as fiction than actual fact.
But saying that, Paul Schenk offers an interesting viewpoint on the subject. Being a proponent of hypnosis, I know how beneficial it can be for clients. And maybe if you substitute the words “guide' and “dream character' with the word “unconscious', it could have some therapeutic worth. I am just not sure how easily it would be accepted by clients in the UK.