The Gateway of Understanding

Carl Wickland was a psychiatrist, a paranormal researcher and a non-fiction author. Wickland was born in 1861 at Liden, Norland Province, Sweden. His father taught him cabinet making in his youth. Later he studied watchmaking. In 1881 he arrived in St. Paul, Minn. after having emigrated from Sweden the year before. He married Anna W. Anderson in 1896 and they moved to Chicago so that he could attend Durham Medical College from which he graduated in 1900. He became a general practitioner of medicine and specialized in researching mental illnesses. In 1909, Wickland became chief psychiatrist at the National Psychopathic Institute of Chicago. In this book he explores the world of the spirits and the afterlife. The author, who was a practicing psychiatrist, shares his experiences with patients who were possessed by spirits and how he helped them overcome their affliction. He also delves into the subject of mediumship and how it can be used to communicate with the spirits. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the spiritual world and how it affects our lives. It offers insights into the nature of the afterlife, the different types of spirits that exist, and how they can influence our thoughts and actions. The author also discusses the importance of spiritual development and how it can help us lead a more fulfilling life. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the world of spirit and how it impacts our lives. It is a courageous overview of a lifetime of experiences, beliefs, and research in the field of spirit de-obsession (now known as Spirit Releasement Therapy, coined by William Baldwin, M.D.)--ie the relationship between (often) unseen entities and mental health. Paradigm-shifting psychiatry (soul-treatment); author of "30 Years Among the Dead (1924)".