I have read many stories about this, and have worked with people who believe they have had what would be called “near death” experiences. I have never had one myself so I cannot say if it really happens, but I do know people who believe it has occurred with them. I find it a fascinating topic, whether or not you are my brother-in-law.
What I have found with the books I have read and the personal stories I have heard, is the similarity of the stories. The one thing they all seem to have in common was that they did not want to come back to this life after seeing what is on the other side.
Actaully, if you speak with our friend Chad, who medically died four times on an operating table, but was brought back to life, he has a story to tell. Don’t know if it is true but it is pretty fascinating.