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  • The Atheist and The Afterlife by Ray Catania Book 1 in the Awakening Series

    The Atheist and The Afterlife © 2020

    What happens when an atheist visits the afterlife?

    Ray Catania grew up believing in nothing. No God, no soul, no life after death. What he had instead was a childhood marked by trauma, a survival instinct sharpened by necessity, and an analytical mind that demanded proof for everything.

    Then he died.

    In a near-death experience he still calls the most beautiful moment of his life, Catania left his body, entered the light, and was given a choice. He came back. And like a good skeptic, he spent years explaining it all away.

    The signs had other plans.

    The Atheist and the Afterlife is the true story of one man’s extreme transformation from staunch atheist to an awakened consciousness. Told in three parts, it moves through a life filled with trauma, death, and denial; a love story that changed everything; and the years of training, journaling, and relentless questioning that turned unexplainable events into an entirely new understanding of energy, frequency, and vibration. And what it means to see the other side.

    Catania documents his paranormal experiences straight from his personal journals, then turns his skeptic’s eye on all of it, examining what happened to him through the lens of consciousness research, quantum physics, and metaphysics. No dogma. No religion required. Just an honest search for what is real, narrated with humility, sarcasm, and more profanity than you would expect from a so-called spiritual book.

    If your past is heavy, this story carries a message: your history does not define you, and it cannot stop you from pursuing love, peace, and the life you actually want. And if you have ever experienced something you could not explain, you may discover you are not alone, and that many people can learn to develop the same awareness Ray did.

    He was an atheist. He stepped into the afterlife. He returned.

    This is the story of what happened next.

    Accolades

    *Winner of 1st Place in the NYC Big Book Awards 2022/2023 (Spirituality)

    *Winner of 1st Place/Gold Medal in Dan Poynter's Global E-book Awards 2022/2023 (Spirituality/Metaphysics)

    *Winner of the Gold Medal in Reader Views, Reviewer’s Choice Awards 2022/2023 (Classic-Body/Mind/Spirit)

    *Winner of 2nd Place in The Next Best Read, Writing Contest 2025 (Non-Fiction)

    *Winner of the Bronze Medal in Readers’ Favorite, Int. Book Awards 2022 (Spirituality/Supernatural)

    *Named to the Top 100 Best Notable Indie Books of 2022 by Shelf Media Group’s, Shelf Unbound Publication

    *Named a Finalist in the Book Excellence Awards 2022 (Spirituality)

    *Named a Semi-Finalist in Publishers Weekly Book-Life Prize Awards 2022 (Spirituality)

    *Named a Finalist in the 17th National Indie Excellence Book Awards 2022 (Spirituality)

    (Please note that the books in the Awakening Series, by Limitless Publications, authored by Ray Catania, are not affiliated with any particular religious belief. They are intended to explore spirituality in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Additionally, be aware that these books contain sensitive and adult subject matter, and readers are advised to review the list of triggers provided before reading.)

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  • You Are Still Alive Now Act Like It By Ray Catania Author

    You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It © 2022

    He died an atheist. He came back with questions no textbook could answer.

    After a near-death experience shattered everything he thought he knew, Ray Catania walked away from a self-destructive life and into the biggest question a former skeptic can ask: what actually happened to me, and what do I do with it now?

    You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It is the second book in the award-winning Awakening Series, and it picks up where the true story of The Atheist and the Afterlife left off. This time, Catania stops asking whether the awakening was real and starts asking what it is for.

    With the healthy skepticism of his atheist years still intact, he takes you inside his formal education, his training with a world-renowned medium mentor, and the hard-won lessons that no classroom could teach. Along the way, he lays out the practical frameworks he developed and lives by: the Laws of Attainment, the Principles of Ascension, the war of multiple minds, and the daily practice of manifestation through meditation.

    You will explore energy, frequency, and vibration. You will look at consciousness, the mind, and the afterlife through the eyes of someone who refused to accept easy answers. You will learn why your internal conflicts are not character flaws but programming, and what many people have done to rewrite that programming for good.

    Catania tells it the way he lived it: raw, funny, occasionally profane, and completely without dogma. No guru act. No blind faith required. Just one man’s unexpected journey from skepticism to expanded awareness, and the tools he brought back for anyone willing to use them.

    You survived everything life has thrown at you so far. You are still alive.

    Now act like it.

    Accolades

    *Winner of The Independent Press Award, The Distinguished Favorite Award 2024 (Spirituality)

    *Winner of 2nd Place and Silver Medal in The Global Book Awards 2023 (Metaphysical/Visionary)

    *Winner of Silver Medal in The Reader Views, Reviewer’s Choice Awards 2023/2024 (Classic-Body/Mind/Spirit)

    *Winner of 2nd Place and Silver Medal in The Bookfest Awards 2023 (Self-Help/Spirituality)

    *Winner of 1st Place in Speak-Up Talk Radio’s, Firebird Book Awards 2023 (Spiritualism)

    *Winner of 2nd Place (Runner-Up) in The San Francisco Book Festival 2023 (Spiritual/Religious)

    *Winner of 2nd Place (Runner-Up) in The Hollywood Book Festival 2023 (Spiritual/Religious)

    *Named Finalist in The Readers’ Favorite Book Awards 2023 (Spiritual/Supernatural)

    *Named Finalist in The American Writing Awards 2023 (Spirituality)

    *Named Finalist in The Readers' Choice Book Awards 2023 (Best Adult Book)

    *Named Finalist in The Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards (CIBAs) 2023 (Best Mind/Body/Spirit)

    (Please note that the books in the Awakening Series, by Limitless Publications, authored by Ray Catania, are not affiliated with any particular religious belief. They are intended to explore spirituality in a comprehensive and holistic manner. Additionally, be aware that these books contain sensitive and adult subject matter, and readers are advised to review the list of triggers provided before reading.)

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  • "You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It contains some of the most engaging stories I've read in spiritual nonfiction. As these engaging stories are consistent throughout the book and are complemented by intelligent and profound deductions, the book is deeply engaging from start to finish. Ray does not sugarcoat his words nor shy away from telling uncomfortable stories. Consequently, I felt confident about the sincerity and transparency of his messages."

    - Reviewed by: Foluso Falaye for Readers' Favorite

  • “I’ve studied and written about the dark space between science and spirituality for years. I finally read one of the most compelling and elucidating personal stories of how the experience of a real human being casts light into these dark corridors. In a book titled You’re Still Alive, Now Act Like It, Ray Catania takes you on an exciting ride, and it’s damned hard to get off.”

    -Reviewed by Robert De Filippis – Author of 10 books including, “Signals in the Noise” & “Coaching With The Birkman Method”

  • "Author Ray Catania shares his journey of "inspiration, transformation and the pursuit of enlightenment" in the nonfictional work, The Atheist and the Afterlife-An Autobiography. He tells his story with honesty, with a gritty sense, but always based on Truth."

    - Deborah Lloyd for Readers' Favorite

  • “What sets You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It apart from other self-help books is its fearless and unapologetic approach. Catania doesn’t shy away from using profanity or delving into themes of violence and abuse. However, it’s precisely this edginess that gives the book its raw and impactful punch and makes it a standout in the genre. “

    - Reviewed by: Books That Make You …

  • "I liked how Ray was articulate in describing the events that led to his change in beliefs to the universal collective consciousness structure. He was open and vulnerable-and vulnerability, in my opinion, is an authentic trigger for inspiration-in how he talked about the events he experienced, his moments of self-doubt, and eventually how he got to accept the reality of the laws of the universe."

    - Jachike Samuelson for The Online Book Club

  • "The Atheist and the Afterlife is a thought-provoking book about recognizing and embracing one's unusual gifts."

    - Carolina Ciucci - Forward Reviews

  • "Catania's text is distinctive in many ways - notably, its focus on the evolution of one individual's spiritual and metaphysical beliefs. The author offers multiple straightforward steps for readers to implement, despite a fairly enigmatic topic. His recommendations are articulate and represent a strength for this text."

    - The Book Life Prize Editor

  • "These light-hearted moments provide levity in a memoir that too many may feel heavy. I'm grateful for this book dropping into my lap and I am certain it was no coincidence."

    - Jamie Michele for Readers Favorite

  • “You are Still Alive, Now Act Like It is an earnest, inviting motivational guide for readers eager to leave behind established religion for exploration of the metaphysics and consciousness to create a more positive sense of self and quality of life.”

    - Reviewed by Booklife Reviews for Publishers Weekly

  • "Catania continues to share his personal experiences while discussing his thoughts on metaphysical and scientific principles. He seamlessly blends the concepts together and presents them in a way that readers will be able to understand. As with his first book, his life experiences are fascinating!"

    - Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views

  • "This is both an educational and inspiring text that adult readers across various spheres of life will benefit from, as it challenges even what their religious beliefs may tend to overlook."

    - Reviewed by: Helen Huini for Readers' Favorite

  • "Do you want to live a better life, reaching your full potential not just in your career but as a whole person (being)? If your answer is yes, then You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It: Empower, Elevate, And Enlighten Your Consciousness is a book you should read. This is a practical and yet philosophical book enriched with real-life experiences and wit."

    - Reviewed by Precious Anavheoba for The Online Book Club

  • "This book shows the reality of awakening, which is not always smooth and pleasant, and can be full of doubt and disbelief. Ray walks us through his psyche as he navigates this opening of consciousness (or 'awareness') and offers details of this raw experience plus the scientific angle. And his theory of dark energy will certainly make you think."

    - Tania Berg - Host of Life Continuing Podcast