We live in fraught times. Extremism is rising globally, along with the fabrication of elaborate conspiracy theories, lies and “alternative facts” that in some cases, are truly Orwellian. So finding something real that we can latch on to, rely upon and trust; something that is grounded in what we know in our hearts to be true, this is a treasure indeed. We get past the modern-day tendency to sensationalize, dramatize, glorify, or commercialize and find ourselves in concert with the authentic. The heart does not lie.
This is especially true when it comes to matters of spirituality. There is something about courting the unseen world that requires a deep faith in our experience. It requires a rejection of the notion that what is “real” is only that which we can see, hear, smell or touch with our physical senses. It requires us to think big and to exercise radical trust.
Requiring deep faith, however, is not the same as requiring blind faith. Particularly when it comes to mediums — individuals entrusted by spirit to convey messages to those still in physical form. As Spiritualism continues to be corrupted over recent decades — a process the New Age movement helped accelerate — knowing what is real and what is not is a bigger challenge than ever. Especially living in an increasingly Orwellian world. It demands of us to think critically and exercise scepticism in addition to radical trust — something a real medium would welcome.
As one of the most reputable mediums on the planet today, Stewart Alexander is the real deal. An Extraordinary Journey is a remarkable book on mediumship, if only for Stewart’s encyclopaedic knowledge on the subject. Chapter after chapter goes into painstaking detail about preparations taken for each circle and why things are done the way they are. This is not a book out to entertain you. It is a serious book that presents clear evidence of the afterlife, and observations on Spiritualism itself, from one of the world’s most eminent mediums.
And that is what is most remarkable about this book: the author himself. Though it’s likely been said countless times before, it warrants repeating — Stewart Alexander embodies integrity. As a documentarian, he is a fierce protector of history; a touching stone of the Spiritualist movement, a servant of spirit and a guardian of legitimacy. In this man’s care, history matters. Those who have gone before us, matter. Honoring tradition matters. All of these things are under threat in modern times. As a humble man, not interested in fame, flash or pomp, Stewart has dedicated his life to service for over half a century.
So if you want something real to cherish, and you care about evidence of survival, this would be a book for you.
