40 member(s) found this review helpful.
When I initially began reading this book, I was disappointed because I had hoped the author would spend more time recounting his experiences in heaven. (Only a couple of pages are devoted to his description of dying.) I found the middle of the book to be quite boring, and I took a long time to read it and almost didn't finish it for this reason. However, the book really picked up at the end. Don's stories about his recovery, though painful and depressing, were effective at reminding me of all of the things that I tend to take for granted in my daily life. I also really enjoyed reading about how Don turned other people's lives around by sharing his experiences and insights. I recommend this book to anyone who has recently lost a loved one, or who is in the process of recovering from serious injuries. However, I don't recommend this book to someone who is closeminded in the sense that they might become offended by the Christian religious perpective. In some ways, this book reminded me of "Tuesdays With Morrie." If you enjoyed reading "Tuesdays With Morrie," you will probably enjoy this book as well.

Joan E. (
joanesh) wrote on 4/25/2007...
20 member(s) found this review helpful.
Wow. This book recounts what happened to Don Piper while he was "dead" for 90 minutes after grave injury in an auto accident. He vividly recalls, in detail, what he experienced during the hour-and-a-half rescuers worked to resuscitate him. His is truly a glimpse of heaven, told with an incredible eye for detail.
19 member(s) found this review helpful.
One of the best books I've read in a very long time!!!
17 member(s) found this review helpful.
Although Dan Piper's heaven experience is beautifully related to the readers in detail, most of the book is to relate his experiences for rehab and how his faith brought him the experiences yet to come. There is a lot written on his depression during rehab, but it all makes sense why that part of his recovery was indeed part of his recovery. It makes sense when you complete the entire book. It can be inspirational to someone or just really bring faith in God back to someone who needs it most now.

Linda C. (
Seagull) wrote on 6/12/2008...
16 member(s) found this review helpful.
A really wonderful example of how pure intent works. The author doesn't sugarcoat his sour attitude as he went through the recovery process.

Sandra F. (
matsmom) wrote on 6/20/2007...
14 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is probably one of my all time favorite books. It is essentially a beautiful biographical telling of one man's faith and his miraculous return from heaven after he was pronounced dead at the scene of a horrible car accident. I believe this is a must read for all Christians.

Jessica M. (
iluvlibros) - CO wrote on 10/4/2007...
13 member(s) found this review helpful.
The book was an interesting story of one man's experience with heaven, but I really wish it spent more time on that subject. The majority of the book chronicled his recovery process, and I think he did a great job of describing his emotions during the painful processes. I can see how this book would be a great spiritual confirmation or even a story of hope for others, but . . . let's just put it this way: I don't recommend this book for anyone who is a skeptic or cynic when it comes to religion.

Deborah T. (
oldwoman) wrote on 10/22/2007...
10 member(s) found this review helpful.
Wonderful story of hope of the here after for those who live in Christ. A must read also for anyone who has lost a loved one in Christ.

Jason R. (
jrehde30) wrote on 8/20/2008...
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
My mother read this book and really was upset with it. She said most of the book dealt with his recovery which is what she hoped it was not about. She wanted to hear more about his "90 minutes in heaven", but that only lasted for a chapter or so. I personally haven't read it myself, I just am repeating what my mother said.

Jennifer P. (
jsprince) wrote on 6/12/2007...
8 member(s) found this review helpful.
Incredible. Anyone who is afraid of death and believes in heaven should read this!