Matthew Manning first shot to fame with the publication of The Link, which told the story of the poltergeist activity that had centered on him since his early teens. Manning took part in a series of experiments in Toronto that confirmed his psychokinetic ability. At age nineteen, he found himself in demand all over the world demonstrating his uncanny abilities to disrupt electrical systems, "break" machines, and produce automatic writing in languages he could not speak.In 1977 Manning discovered his true calling -- healing. In a series of amazing scientific experiments in San Antonio, Texas, he demonstrated that he was able to influence biological systems by slowing down the death of blood cells and dramatically influencing cervical cancer cells. These remarkable results convinced him that his abilities could be used to help people. For Manning, however; healing is not about effecting miracle cures, but about using positive energy that we all have the potential to generate. The heavy spiritual overtones of his gift proved burdensome, too, with many people expecting him to be more than a mere mortal. After a lengthy encounter with alcohol, drugs, and self-doubt, Manning recovered his personal equilibrium. In teaching others to reach out, he discovered his own salvation. He believes that health and well-being are inextricably bound up with the way we live our lives at a fundamental level. This belief has driven him to try to bring healing to as many people as possible and to publicize its benefits at every opportunity. One Foot in the Stars is Matthew Manning"s personal account of how he has dealt with the many challenges in his life.