Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. The Truth Inside is a powerful story of bereavement and how a mother finds purpose through afterlife communication. In July 2014, Ali Norell's daughter, Romy, died aged four months. As a spiritual medium, Ali found her belief system to be challenged in the strongest way possible. This story documents how Ali received communication from her daughter in Spirit in a variety of ways and how this eventually helped her to process her grief and uncover her own life purpose. Invoking and heart wrenching this is definitely a must-read. ~ Ily Renfroe (Media), NetGalley

This book tells the harrowing story of the death of the author’s youngest daughter at the age of four months from the viewpoint of both a spiritual medium and a mother. Spiritual knowledge and communication does not mean that the experience of such a loss is intensely challenging, but does provide a framework of understanding absent in many other cases. The author sees life in terms of lessons to be learned, with prior contracts established in a general blueprint. It turns out that the older sister is also psychic, commenting that Romy will be ‘going back’ before she suddenly dies. The author also had no sense, as with her other children, of her path through life. Her death was a visionary experience of light, though shattered by the physical reality of the dead body left behind. The aftermath was a complex journey, but reassurance comes from the other side as well as from the older sister after they both have an experience of intense green associated with Romy. Readers are invited to engage in the journey themselves and listen more carefully to Spirit. ~ David Lorimer, Paradigm Explorer

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I could not imagine how she and the family dealt with the emotional fallout from the death. I found comfort in her words and loved the prompts at the end of each chapter. I started this book and couldn’t stop until I finished it. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the afterlife, reincarnation or medium ship. ~ Dawn Thomas (Reviewer), NetGalley

How does anyone cope when they lose a baby unexpectedly? It certainly helps if you are a Spiritualist or have leanings that way. A very honest and heart rending account of what happened on 17th/18th July 2014 and how the family are coming to terms with it. This is also a mini biography of the author too. Very sad, but interesting at the same time and definitely makes me want to read more about Spiritualism. ~ Irene Appleby (Reviewer) , NetGalley

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. I feel that I was meant to read this book which details, amongst other things Ali Norell's spiritual journey following the death of her 4 month old baby from an aneurysm in 2014. I lost a child at 4 months and in 2014 we lost my niece to a brain aneurysm just 6 weeks after her wedding so I guess you can see where I am coming from. For these reasons my review will of course be very personal. I find it both distressing and cathartic to read and spent a lot of time trying to read through my tears. This was because of empathy with the author and feelings of deep guilt. I was very young (in my 20's) when my son died and no-one, not even my parents or husband were willing to engage in any conversation around his death once the funeral was over. The author was a lot older, more mature and had already had spiritual experiences prior to her loss whilst I came to spiritualism because of my loss. I found that everything I read was a truth to me and validated my belief in a life after death. The book is very well written in a very humble and accessible manner. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, especially a child and you have an open mind or even an interest in life after death then I feel you would get enormous comfort from reading The Truth Inside. If you are finding your way around spiritualism or just have a passing interest then again I think that this is a book for you. Thank you Ali Norell for committing your experience and your thoughts to paper so that they might be of help to others and thanks also to the publishers for having faith in her. ~ ANNE ROGERS (Reviewer), NetGalley

A powerful story of bereavement and how a mother finds purpose through afterlife communication. This is the true story of Ali Norell and her baby Roma, who passed away aged just 4 months old. A truly beautifully written book about loss and death; how death is not the end. A book of hope and rebuilding your life after the loss. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ~ BILLIE WICHKAN , NetGalley

What happens when we die? Is that just it, or do we go on? My personal belief is that our consciousness goes on. Perhaps you are unsure, or have your own strong belief. No parent should outlive their children. Unfortunately it doesn't always work that way. Ali Norell and her husband lose their baby daughter Romy. As a medium Ali has been in touch with the spirit side from a young age. Even with that knowledge it doesn't make her grief any easier. When Ali describes her daughters passing, get the tissues its incredibly moving. The visitations she has with her daughter and loved ones. Will be a comfort to anyone mourning a loss. Highly recommended read. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars. ~ Alexandra Williams, NetGalley

This is a true account of how a woman found the strength to move on after her baby girl's death. It is written in such a raw manner that it is easy to feel the pain of the author. All people grieve in different ways and the author's honest account of her journey was inspiring to read. Rating: 5 out of 5 stars ~ Cristie Underwood, NetGalley

The loss of a child is surely one of the most traumatic experiences anyone could ever undergo. This book charts the story of a woman whose baby died suddenly and inexplicably, at just four months.Most young parents would find it very difficult to deal with s loss of this magnitude, perhaps sinking into a depression that may last a lifetime. Neither does a marriage survive the loss of a son or daughter, in many cases. Ali Norell, however, has the innate ability to talk to dead people. She purports to have inheritrd psychic abilities since being a child. All of this, also means that for her, death is not necessarily as final as it may be for many. However it becomes clear that sensing that there may be more beyond the grave does not make it any easier reconcile. The contrast between the two realities still opens up like a chasm: Ali variously experiences joy as her daughter is met on the on the other side. Then there is the emptiness of looking at the remains of her baby. The ensuing depression still has to be endured rather than circumvented and Ali is compelled to seek the guidance of several other mediums as part of her path to closure. Nevertheless, Ali doeson time re-emerge from her dark tunnel and begins once more to engage fully on life one more, with the support of her husband. The overriding message of this book, however, is that her gifts have msde it possible for her to engage in life fully again and possessing this kind of awareness, ultimately do confer the inner resilience to move beyond grief, rather than remaining trapped in a destructive cycle of pathological grief. Some readers of this book may be put off by what may sound like a blind faith in portents and signs. Nevertheless, this writer manages to avoid being either too preachy or excessively New Agey about the whole matter: this is worth reading with an open mind. Links: ~ Lynda Stevens , NetGalley

An authentic view of a mother’s journey from loss to healing in the face of losing a child and the trauma of its aftermath. Both heartbreaking and inspiring, raw with emotional honesty, this book adeptly defogs grief to find the path of the soul seeker, entering a true doorway into the deeper realities of the universe. ~ Producervan E , NetGalley

This book was great !!! I couldn't put it down. ~ Shanaya Shanklin , NetGalley

Ali has endured the hardest of losses and she’s not only surviving but is thriving. Authentic and real, this beautiful book of hope for us all not only touches the heart but opens the mind to a greater reality where love never dies. A wonderful read which speaks to the true healing potential of mediumship. Romy will be proud. ~ Claire Broad, bestselling co-author, Answers From Heaven

Ali’s book radiates her belief of life after life. She provides within her book examples that show that a connection, both seen and unseen, still exists after a loved one dies. Her words are a gift to all those who mourn the loss of a loved one whether a child, parent or beloved other. ~ Angie Buxton-King, author, The NHS Healer

A remarkable story of love overcoming grief and the awakening of a soul to a higher purpose. I am certain that this book was sent from the heavens. ~ Gordon Smith, hailed as The UK’s most accurate medium

Ali Norell writes with heart and soul and her story is a healing, comforting and truly inspiring book just waiting to happen. ~ Theresa Cheung, Sunday Times Top 10 bestselling author