Near-death experiences have delighted humanity for centuries, providing a glimpse into what lies ahead of us after this life. Ruby Munaf’s “And Then I Woke Up” is one of the most compelling contemporary accounts of this enigmatic phenomenon, chronicling her remarkable journey in a three-month coma. What makes her experience special is not merely the survival against impossible odds but the depth of spiritual revelations she returned with from the brink of death.

During her coma, Ruby describes experiencing a domain of inexpressible peace, where she communicated with deceased loved ones, including her father. These experiences echo countless other NDE accounts worldwide yet remain deeply personal and transformative. Ruby’s narrative gives readers much to contemplate about the nature of consciousness, the possibility of an afterlife, and the purpose of our earthly existence. Her account of being offered a choice to come back essentially for her unborn daughter’s sake implies that our existence has more meaning than we know. What is unique about Ruby’s report is how these spiritual events directly impacted her physical healing.

The message she received that she had work to complete became the force behind her arduous therapy. This blending of the mystical and the mundane makes “And Then I Woke Up” especially worthwhile reading for those interested in spirituality, psychology, and the human spirit. The book asks deep questions: Why do specific individuals experience this and not others? What is it that so many NDEs have similar elements regardless of culture or faith? For believers and skeptics alike, Ruby’s account presents a balanced viewpoint. She doesn’t pretend to have all the solutions, but her honest report gives powerful stuff for consideration.

The book is particularly suggested for people struggling with loss, as Ruby’s experiences with deceased loved ones give reassurance regarding the continuation of consciousness. Likewise, anybody confronting life-changing issues may draw encouragement from Ruby’s showing of how spiritual events can become real strength for living. And Then I Woke Up finally implies that maybe death is not an end but another type of awakening.