Book 1:
What Tom Sawyer Learned from Dying
by Sidney Saylor Farr (1993)
Through conversations with Sidney Saylor Farr, Tom recounts his near-death experience, spiritual awakening, and the teachings he received about love, consciousness, humanity, and the purpose of life.

Book 2:
Tom Sawyer and the Spiritual Whirlwind
by Sidney Saylor Farr (2000)
Tom reflects on a world entering a period of profound change. The book explores spiritual transformation, signs of the times, humanity’s relationship with the Earth, and the choices that shape our collective future.

The Seat of the Soul
by Gary Zukav (1989, republished in 2014)
This book was highly recommended by Tom in both his video testimony for Sanctuary of the Beloved and in his own books. He agreed with nearly all of its teachings, apart from its discussion of dolphins.

One
by Orest (1977)
Tom mentions “One” in his first book. He met Orest during his awakening period. The book explores universal oneness through the interconnected lenses of mathematics, history, science, and spirituality.

The Dancing Wu Li Masters
by Gary Zukav (2001)
Tom privately recommended this to friends. It introduces modern physics through accessible language while drawing parallels with ideas found in Eastern philosophy.

Otherworld Journeys: Accounts of Near-Death Experience in Medieval and Modern Times
by Carol Zaleski (1988)
Tom recommends “Otherworld Journeys” in the final chapter of his first book, in hopes that his story wouldn’t be labeled as “New Age”.

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
by Edwin A Abbott (1992)
A humorous story that explores how reality may appear from different dimensions, and why beings in lower dimensions may struggle to perceive higher ones.

Hands of Light: A Guide to Healing Through the Human Energy Field
by Barbara Brennan (1988)
This book was highly anticipated by Tom, although he wasn’t a fan of the manual format when it came out. Information is easy to find.

Hypatia
by Charles Kingsley (1853)
Though written as fiction, Tom cites the historical figure Hypatia as a spiritual teacher whose “yellow” aura represented her mission of truth. Tom says this was written as fiction with juicy details to make a good book.

A Wrinkle in Time
by Madeleine L’Engle (1853)
This book was highly recommended by Tom to his good friends. This fantastical fictional story is a beautiful example of how love connects us.

Tom Sawyer: A Modern-Day
Messenger from God
by Revs. Daniel Chesbro
and James Erickson (2022)
Dan shares more than 200 short stories and personal memories from his experiences with Tom Sawyer.

Tom Sawyer and the Light
by Tracy Ricken (2026)
A children’s picture-book series that adapts Tom Sawyer’s 13 core teachings into gentle stories for young readers.

The Order of Melchizedek
by Revs. Daniel Chesbro and James Erickson (2010)
Dan recounts his spiritual journey, his connection with the Melchizedek Priesthood, and how he first met Tom Sawyer.

NDEs Unveiled: An Insider’s Look into the Mysteries of Near-Death Experiences
by Susan Amsden (2024)
Longtime IANDS researcher Susan Amsden shares insights drawn from the many near-death experiences she has studied.

After
by Bruce Greyson (2022)
Dr. Bruce Greyson includes Tom Sawyer’s experience as a case study in his discussion of the life review during near-death experiences.

Heading Toward Omega
by Kenneth Ring (1984)
Dr. Kenneth Ring examines reports from near-death experiencers who described possible future upheavals and cataclysmic events.

Full Circle
by Barbara Harris and Bascom Lionel (1990)
Barbara Harris and Bascom Lionel explore the near-death experience through personal accounts, research, and the lasting changes reported by experiencers.

Life At Death
by Kenneth Ring (1985, republished in 2013)
Kenneth Ring presents early research into near-death experiences, including recurring patterns, transformative effects, and accounts from those who came close to death.

After the Beyond
by Charles P. Flynn (1986)
Chuck Flynn shares what he learned while studying near-death experiences through university-level research and love projects. He interviews several experiencers, including a follow-up conversation with Tom Sawyer.