90 MINUTES IN
HEAVEN by Don Piper
Published by Baker Publishing Group
ISBN-13: 9780800733995
This book was purchased by me, at the recommendation
from my 2 cousins.
Synopsis (borrowed from B&N): He thought
it was going to be just another day. God had other plans.
Don Piper died instantly when his car was crushed by a semi. While his body
lay lifeless inside the ruins of his car, Piper went to heaven. Ninety minutes
after the wreck, he miraculously returned to life on earth with only the memory
of heavenly bliss. His faith in God was severely tested as he faced an uncertain
and grueling recovery. Now he shares his life-changing story with you.
If you've ever wondered what heaven was like, if you've ever questioned
God's goodness because bad things happen, if you've had trouble believing that
heaven is real--this incredible true story will change your life.
My Thoughts and Opinion: This past December, while at a family
funeral, my cousins and I started to talk about and discuss spiritual books we
had read, such as The Left Behind Series. Two cousins mentioned this
book and both gave very good verbal reviews on it. Once home, I hopped online
and ordered it and since that time it has been in my tbr bookcase. Fast forward
to September 5th when I received the news that my Mother had 2 weeks to live.
But first a caveat and I apologize in advance if I offend anyone. I am of the
Catholic faith and believe that there is an afterlife, Heaven, eternal life.
However, I am and always have been curious as to the transition from this life
to the next. That's when I felt I must and needed to read this book. I made the
decision, and I have such comfort knowing that I was there, to be with my Mom
when she made her transition.
Don Piper, a Minister, retells his experience of the day he died. What he
experienced, what he saw, what he felt. He also writes about the excruciating
pain and 30+ operations he had to endure after the accident that took his life
for 90 minutes. How for many months that turned into years of recuperation and
dealing with anger, depression, hopelessness and wanting to return to Heaven
again until he realized what God's plan was for him. If you are a believer,
this story will strengthen and confirm that belief. It gave me great solace and
reassurance in a very difficult situation.
DISCLAIMER
I purchased this book
for personal reasons of
subject matter.
2 comments:
Thanks to your review, I bought this book. Now, as soon as I read it I can complete my 3 r's challenge
I am glad that this book brought you comfort. There are times that we know, but need to be assured that we know what we know. Does that make sense?
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