17 key words from the article (reference)
stated something as true, though it might not be proven
"Sara Neft Keller claimed she had lived two lives."
producing powerful, clear images or memories in the mind
"Her mother thought the girl simply had a vivid imagination."
cause someone to remember or think of something similar
"But Sara would see things that would remind her of her past life."
having many specific facts or particulars
"As she got older, her stories became even more vivid and detailed."
the act of bringing a baby into the world
"She said she had died after giving birth to a son."
to persuade someone that something is true
"Sara, however, promised them she could convince them that she really did know these things."
discovered or learned a piece of information
"Her parents did some research and found out that the man, Monte, was still alive in the town Sara had told them about."
stated or showed that something is true or correct
"He confirmed that he had a son and that his wife, Tamala, had died right after childbirth."
very interested or curious about something
"The man was intrigued so he agreed to meet with the family."
the child of one's aunt or uncle
""You're not Monte," said Sara, "you're Ben, his cousin.""
referred to something briefly, in speech or writing
"She even mentioned that there were new buildings and roads."
to confirm that something is true or accurate
"Monte was able to verify---she was 100 percent correct."
gave guidance or instructions on which way to go
"Eventually Sara directed them to a house and she said, "This is where Monte and I used to live when we were first married.""
a hidden location known to only a few people
"She told them there was an old yellow box in the house, in a secret place."
came together in a group
"When the girl came out of the house, there was a crowd gathered to see the curious girl."
eager to know or learn something
"When the girl came out of the house, there was a crowd gathered to see the curious girl."
directly toward, without stopping or detouring
"And she walked through the many people straight to them."