Daniel, a successful author-psychiatrist, awakens to discover he has survived his death. Two spiritual "greeters" introduce Daniel to the afterlife, guiding him in this new environment. He learns that each soul projects what it wishes to experience, and each must learn to let go of attachments through loving psychotherapy. Throughout his journey, Daniel moves from one stage of the afterlife to another, as his understanding of the spiritual realm gradually increases, and he strives to fulfill his destiny. Rich in lessons on finding a place and purpose in this life and beyond, Daniel's odyssey into eternity, like Dr. Peck's other inspirational classics, flows with nourishment for both the soul and the psyche.