ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
A true story of a nomadic life from a military family through to spiritual and technological frontiers
Arrivals & Departures chronicles a remarkable journey from a near-death birth in 1951 to a life guided by intuition and mystical forces. When author E. F. Stoddart’s mother died during childbirth, she experienced a near-death encounter with angels who offered her passage to the other side. Choosing love over peace, she returned—and in that liminal space, telepathically warned her husband thousands of miles away in Korea to avoid a landmine that killed others just moments later.
This profound beginning set the tone for Stoddart’s nomadic military childhood and unconventional life path. Raised to trust invisible guidance, he navigated international moves, spiritual communities, and a pioneering career in computer systems across Canada, the United States, and Australia. Along the way, he explored consciousness, healing practices, and the intersection of technology and mysticism.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re living someone else’s life, if you’ve ever suspected that coincidences aren’t really coincidental, if you’ve ever heard a voice calling you toward something your rational mind insists is impossible, then you already understand the territory we’re about to explore together.
“The writing style is truly amazing. What an amazing story and a most interesting life from a great storyteller.” – P.M.
“Being a child of a military family and in the same age group, I quite enjoyed some of the earlier moments.” – N.S.
“Brillient! Very well written.” – R.S.