A really gripping true life story. Interesting near death experience and many instances of helping others. A book that promotes prayer. Don Piper was a minister before the accident and still is today. Don Piper is now sure that he is going to heaven when he dies. A friend lent me this book. ( )

90 minutes is a short time for many things. Compared to years of recovery, it barely makes a blip. Unless that 90 minutes is spent declared dead by fully qualified and equipped paramedics. Then it is important, but not much happening in it to write about. Spent in Heaven, there is plenty to write about. However, the spiritual, emotional and physical recovery after that is still the bulk of an autobiography like this.

Many people find it (and Mr. Piper's speaking engagements) a consolation about loved ones that have gone on to Heaven. I find his descriptions of Heaven very interesting and engaging. However, I'll get to fully experience those myself one day. Recovery like his I hope to learn from without personal experience. ( )

On my tbr list from the 2008 75 book challenge group, this one was recommended by streamsong.

Don Piper, a young Baptist minster is a victim of a horrible traffic accident wherein a truck crashed head on into his car and he is violently crushed within.

Pronounced dead at the scene, he is transported to heaven where he is embraced by those who died before him. After his out of body experience, he awakens to horrific pain.

Reluctant to discuss his experience, Piper is consumed with constant, unbearable pain as gradually his body and spirit are rebuilt. In telling the story of his miracle and new life, Don is able to assist others.

I rate this book 2.5 stars. ( )

I was given this book to read after the passing of a family member. It had given others a sense of peace and they wanted to do the same for me. Being an unreligious person I didn't feel quite the same and was actually surprised at how much of the book actually focuses on the recover of the priest after his horrific accident. I still found the book enjoyable, but I would keep in mind that a lot of it focuses on the author's physical and spirtual recovery. ( )

This is Mr. Pipers account of his experience in heaven following a horrific car accident. It's an amazing story, not only of what he says happened to him in heaven, but also his path of recovery from his injuries.

In this book, Don takes us through his journey of trying to understand why God sent him back to his earthly home, when in the beginning, all he wanted was to be back in heaven where he felt no pain, only joy and peace.

I didn't find this book to be over the top or preachy in any way. As a Christian myself, I found a certain hopefulness in his words that left me with a positive, comforting feeling inside. Although it does jump around a bit at times, its an easy read. Its a book that each person will probably interpret differently, but all in all, I'm glad I read the book and shared in his experiences.

To read my full review, please visit www.southerngal-lisa.blogspot..com ( )