Heaven Is Real: Lessons on Earthly Joy--From the Man Who Spent 90 Minutes in Heaven

I picked this book up before a long cross-country flight. I could not stop reading it. I actually finished it between Phoenix and Charlotte! The best description I can give you of this book is that the author puts you there - in the scenes with him. Not many writers can pull that off effectively. When he describes the accident scene where he is covered in a sheet, and his friend is pleading with the officer to uncover him because he is alive - you feel as though you are right there, wanting to tap the officer on the shoulder and say - "Give him a chance." When he describes the physical beauty of heaven and the streets literally of translucent gold, you just feel like you are surrounded by the brilliance of the moment. Christians will be very touched by the "realness" of this perspective. That Heaven does exist, that our loved ones will welcome us, and that the peace and happiness you feel is beyond all human understanding. Be prepared to be touched, laugh a little, get choked up a couple of times, and generally enjoy this unique and fascinating walk we will all take someday. Well done.

After reading 90 Minutes in Heaven, I turned immediately to Heaven is Real as I needed more reassuring knowledge to rebuild my belief in Heaven. In my review of Don Piper's 90 Minutes in Heaven, I explained how my world had been turned upside down by my husband's taking his own life last March. I first heard about both books a month or so ago when a local TV station's morning show anchor did an audio interview with Pastor Piper. I watch little TV, and the morning show is on more for company than anything else as I prepare for either my parttime job or for a day at home. However, as I was walking through the livingroom on that day, something made me stop to pay close attention to the interview. When it was over, I yelled and cried simultaneously in front of my husband's picture, "Heaven IS real! We will be together again after all. Wait for me!" Just Piper's words were overwhelmingly inspiring, so I went on line and ordered both books right then. After reading them, I can honestly say that my faith and belief in Heaven has been restored. Oh, I still have my "down" days, much as Pastor Piper has had his since his return to earth, but I am finally beginning to search for my "new normal" as he calls the life I am left with. The old life with my husband is gone for now, but someday he'll be waiting at those golden, pearly gates to hold my hand in love once again.

this book is an encouragement to Christians and a witness to non-Christians. Once again, someone has returned from the other side with glowing reports and confirmation of the Revelation of the Gospel.

First and foremost I recommend reading Don Piper's 1st book, "90 Minutes in Heaven" to get a full picture of where this Pastor has been. When I was finished with his 1st book I handed it over to my daughter with a passage.... "Please read this, and then maybe you will believe" Don's 3rd book, "Heaven Is Real" allows one to go along with him as he crosses many bridges in life. He also allows his readers to hear other's stories as well. I recommend this book to anyone struggling to believe in Jesus Christ our Lord and savior. Don also sites bible passages; which helps one understand more about the bible. Thank you Pastor Don.