Joseph B. Geraci Ph.D. is a semi retired college instructor who has taught courses in psychology and death and dying. Among his degree are a Masters in Psychology from Central Conn...view moreJoseph B. Geraci Ph.D. is a semi retired college instructor who has taught courses in psychology and death and dying. Among his degree are a Masters in Psychology from Central Connecticut University. and a Ph.D.in educational Studies from the University of Connecticut. where he conducted extensive research on the near death experience of children. Prio to his college teaching he has served as a police officer and completed a career in public school education as both a teacher and an administrator. At the age of 36 the author had a near death experience and has spoken about the phenomenon on numerous TV talk shows and in several documentaries. Dr. Geraci and his wife Constance live on the Connecticut shore sharing the joys of retirement with family and friends.view less