Reviews:
From Prof. Dr. Hans Holzer, parapsychologist
and author of 126 books including Ghosts and Life Beyond
Life:
"As the person who originally created the term, The
Other Side of Life, in a conversation with my late friend
Bishop Pike of California, I can only recommend
this thoughtfully-written book to anyone who still does
not realize that Death is not the end, but Life's Other
Door, as the late medium and author Eileen Garrett put
it.
This is a husband's step-by-step account of his wife and
partner's illness, and the many steps they took to overcome
her cancer--both alternative medicine and conventional.
In the end, when our number is up, so to speak, the board
on The Other side lights up and we must accept the transition.
That becomes easier to accept when one prepares for it
through a deep understanding of what happens to all of
us at the time of 'death' of the outer, physical
body when we live right on inside the 'inner' or etheric
body and go on to The Other Side of Life.
Mr. Novello's reports his experiences with his wife's
spirit, both directly, and later through a number of professional
mediums, all of which are very evidential.
This is not only a truly fascinating and well-written
book, but a valuable contribution to the evidential literature
about the Afterlife."
From Arthur Berger, JD, International Institute for
the Study of Death, Aventura, Florida:
"As an author of books on life after death,
I was delighted to see another book on this important
subject. As a researcher and educator in the field,
I applaud it even though the evidence of Gloria's survival
of death is questionable and would not pass scientific
muster....
My courses on life after death generally produce positive
effects because empirical data such as I present support
people who fear death or grieve over the loss of a loved
one. Mr. Novello's book likewise provides similar
support for its readers, although on experiential not
empirical grounds, and for that reason is valuable."
Review by Donald R. Morse, DDS, Ph.D., The Journal
of Religion and Psychical Research Vol. 26, No. 4, October
2003:
"You may or may not believe all that John Novello
has written here in terms of his afterlife contacts with
his wife, Gloria, but the evidence presented supports
John's conclusion that she is still by his side.
This book is a love story, which at first glance seems
to be tragic, but after reading on the book becomes a
celebration of life. The Song That Never Ended is much
more than paranormal contacts with a deceased loved one.
We learn all about the life of a jazz musician and a diva.
We learn about the trials and tribulations of starting
a career and a business in a new music field, one combining
jazz, rock and a unique style. John Novello tells us how
his secret voice—whether it’s intuition, his
conscience, a guardian angel, or messages from a deceased
entity—helps him in all stages of life to make the
most of every opportunity. Unfortunately, one time he
didn't listen to his secret voice and that unfortunately
caused a delay in the diagnosis of his wife (Gloria)'s
breast cancer.
Nevertheless, John lets us know that he also received
telepathic messages that hinted that, maybe, Gloria was
destined to leave this world early in order to fulfill
some master heavenly plan for their eternal life together.
However, John didn’t impart these messages to Gloria,
and did everything he could—both with conventional
and non-traditional medicine—to try and cure the
cancer or at least prolong her life. Despite a variety
of treatments, she succumbed to the ravages of cancer.
But that was not the end of the story—only the termination
of one phase of their beautiful love affair.
Just before Gloria left her physically wracked body, John
had a wonderful telepathic message from her telling him
that their time together was not over—only in a
new phase. That inspired John Novello to go on with his
career. Many other messages from Gloria followed, and
even some contacts through mediums, which appear to confirm
John's belief that he is really communicating with his
deceased wife. John concludes this inspiring book with
a chapter entitled, "Tips from Heaven." You
may or may not believe all that John Novello has written
here in terms of his afterlife contacts with his wife,
Gloria, but the evidence presented supports John's conclusion
that she is still by his side. I recommend this book to
all who have lost a loved one."
Review by Lee Prosser July 21, 2003:
"What makes this book work so well is its blunt honesty
and approach to dying...
For readers of the paranormal, this beautifully expressed
love story and contact with a loved one after death will
prove to be enjoyable reading. Set against the background
of the 1980s and 1990s music scene in Southern California,
it is the story of the jazz singer Gloria Rusch and Hammond
B3 organ master John Novello. A husband and wife team,
they developed a music following and were popular performers.
Despite efforts to save her life, Gloria died of cancer
in January 2000. At this point, John Novello found he
was not alone, that Gloria was communicating with him
from the afterworld. Although dead in the physical sense,
she was a vibrant presence.
The book has three parts, and 44 chapters or topics. There
is an appendix. '38: A Hug From the Afterworld' is a memorable
section from this fine book.
Novello writes with a crisp, solid style which allows
the reader to enjoy his story of sharing and joy. It is
a story of love beyond death. The sections covering his
detailed contact sessions with five internationally-known
mediums is one of the highlights of this well-written
book.
John Novello, in addition to being a keyboardist and performer,
is also an author and composer. In the mid-1990s he co-founded
with Bill Sheehan the jazz rock fusion group Niacin. His
most recent CD release is Time Crunch.
What makes this book work so well is its blunt honesty
and approach to dying, and how it was for Gloria fighting
breast cancer and her husband John trying to discover
an alternative cure to save her life. There is much sadness
and much joy in this book.
`This book is a celebration of life and about contact
with the dead, a memorable reading experience which should
appeal to a large reading audience. Well-written."
From
The Midwest Review, July 2003:
"A profoundly spiritual accounting... of immense
interest to John Novello fans.
Keyboardist and author John Novello's The Song That Never
Ended is both a personal love story and a recounting of
a love that lasts beyond death. John Novello lost
his wife, jazz singer Gloria Rusch, to breast cancer in
January 2000, yet through mediums and the eternal connection
of the human spirit, experienced a kind of "interdimensional"
communication with her from beyond the grave. A
profoundly spiritual accounting, The Song That Never Ended
is a highly recommended addition to New Age Spirituality
and Metaphysical Studies reading lists, as well as of
immense interest to John Novello fans who appreciate his
contributions in the field of progressive jazz rock fusion
with the musical group Niacin."
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