A testimonial of life and death. ( )

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 nonreligious person I didn't feel quite the same and was surprised at how much of the book actually focuses on the recovery 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 spiritual rebuilding. ( )