The author wants to exert human medicine that is not exclusive of the other medicines called soft, which contribute - in their clever use (and non-sectarian) welfare rights; and homeopathy, herbal medicine, acupuncture (Chinese medicine millennium).
The author, very involved in research on the NDE ("Near Death Experience" or "Death Experiences") is convinced of life after death. To be more specific, many recent experiences, documented, described in international medical journals renowned - cited in the book including "The Lancet" - reveal that some comatose, then declared coma, yet hear everything that happens around them. The author also stresses the need for France to teach spirituality in medical school (which is practiced in Germany, North America, Italy) to better accompany the patient on ways of healing, her well be. There, advocating that, he made enemies.
Humor argues pertinently the seriousness of the matter. This man has talent. With it, medicine is well defended.