This is an autobiography of Don Piper and his death, going to Heaven, and returning.
Don Piper is a Baptist parson who was in an accident when a semi- truck hit his car. He was declared dead at the accident scene.
At the end of the book, he writes " I don't have to defend my experience. I know what happened to me. For those whose faith is in the reality of heaven, no amount of evidence is necessary. I know what I experienced."
A very emotional read for me; I usually read one chapter at a time.
Before each chapter there is a scripture.
1-The Accident
2-My Time in Heaven
3-Heavenly Music
4-From Heaven to Earth
5-Earth to Hospital
6-The Recovery Begins
7-Decisions and Challenges
8-Pain and Adjustments
9-Endless Adjustments
10-More Miracles
11-Back to Church
12-Opening Up
13-The Clasping Hand
14-The New Normal
15-Touching Lives
16-Finding Purpose
17-Longing for Home
18-The Why Question
A 5 star rating. It is not the first book I have read of people returning. ( )

If you're hoping for a vivid description of what heaven looks like, you won't find it here. The author spends more time describing his recovery from the car accident that killed him (temporarily). It challenges a few things I believe to be true about heaven, but did make me hopeful. It also made me quit whining about my stomach hurting all weekend after reading what this guy had to endure. ( )

Don's car was crushed by a semi that crossed into his lane. He died instantly and while his body lay lifeless inside the ruins of his car, he experienced the glories of Heaven, awed by its beauty and music. 90 minutes after the wreck while a minister prayed for him, Piper 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 story. with you

Excellent book relating a pastor's experience being killed in a car accident and being in heaven for 90 minutes until he was revived. I also heard Don Piper speak two days ago and he was excellent! ( )

Don died in a car accident in 1989. He spent 90 glorious minutes in heaven meeting the Lord and many relatives. He was returned to earth to a long and painful recovery. When the pain was bad he sometimes wished he had never returned. ( )