Heaven Is For Real
Posted: 28 May 2013, 16:43
This was, by far, one of the most engaging books that I have ever read. I am not the kind of person who typically dives head-first into a Nonfiction-True-Story type of book, but my husband recieved this book for Christmas and finished it in 3 days...and my husband finishes, on average, 2 books a year. The fact that he found it so enthralling pulled me in, so I decided to try it. I picked it up, and completed it in less than 24 hours. I couldn't put it down! This story follows the story of Colton and his experience nearly dying from an emergency appendectomy. This book, written by his father-Todd Burpo- a pastor- chronicles their experiences as Colton recalls his experiences in Heaven. He talks about how during his surgery he spent time with Jesus, and described meeting long-dead relatives he had never known, and he continually emphasizes how much God loves us, especially the children. In the innocent, straight-to-the-point manner of a child, Colton describes his experience in Heaven in a way that completely aligns with biblical scripture- scripture that Colton is not old enough to have been exposed too nor understood. It was the most convincing "experience with Heaven" that I have ever read or even heard. It pulled me in, didn't let me go, and left a long-lasting impression on me. What an incredible experience we have to look forward too!