Life as a Medium is not all that it is assumed to be.....It's not an easy life and Barbara describes it as having an unwritten contract with the Spirit World, with no get out clause Barbara didn't choose to be a Medium, her destiny was mapped out for her and she only discovered that she had the gift after the death of her grandmother. A gift it seems to others but Barbara has often seen it as a curse; she just wants to be an ordinary woman, leading an ordinary life but the ability to communicate with the dead has put a stop to that. This book is not an autobiography of Barbara's life but rather a compilation of true stories that show how being a Medium has affected her. she tells of how she knew she had the gift and gives advice to others who seek the gift, although this is not a teaching guide on the subject. There is a good mix of stories about Barbara, her family and her clients, as well as people that she has come into contact with. the stories, range from the funny to the sad as well as strange This is a book to make you think, not only about the possibilities of an afterlife, but also of the reasons why people seek communication with the dead. Barbara tells of how these experiences have shaped her opinions and philosophy of life. she encourages the reader to examine their own beliefs and question what they would do if faced with similar situations. So, if you've ever wondered 'How a Medium does it' then this book will tell you how Barbara does it and is an honest and frank account of Life as a Medium. The book is a second edition and was formerly written as two books: Living Life as a Medium and A Medium's way of Life - Living with the gift. Barbara decided to put the two books into one as it shows an all round picture of the do's and don'ts and the highs and lows of spiritualism. There are many books on this subject but none are as explicitly frank as Barbara's book. what makes it different is that the reader is encouraged to 'think for themselves'. Challenge Barbara's opinions if you wish, consider what you believe or don't believe about her experiences; but be assured that there is no fiction involved. A thoroughly interesting read for those who are open minded enough to consider the possibility that there is another world other than our own. That we do not simply 'die' but live on in another dimension with the ability to 'come back' in essence, thus giving proof that there is life eternal.