Heaven Is Real: Lessons on Earthly Joy--What Happened After 90 Minutes in Heaven

By Don Piper and Cecil Murphey

Book Overview

So how should we spend our time on Earth? Don Piper, the Minister of Hope who spent 90 minutes in Heaven, brings us God's message.

Hope for the here and now from the multimillion-selling author of 90 Minutes in Heaven.

Millions believe in Heaven. Don Piper's been there. He was pronounced dead after a car accident on January 18, 1989. Ninety minutes later, Piper came back to life with an extraordinary story. His 90 Minutes in Heaven has strengthened the faith of countless people.

When Piper returned to this life, he had a long road back to health, dealing with painful treatments and physical disabilities-the new normal, as Piper calls it. Still, he had been transformed spiritually and this allowed him not only to cope with his suffering, but to transcend it. Piper found purpose in his pain, he found the message in the mess, and so can anyone else who embraces God's grace in the here and now-as well as the Hereafter.

Don Piper did not return from Heaven alone-he brought the gift of hope back with him. Those who read Heaven Is Real can use what he learned to live the lives God has called them to live.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425226468
• ISBN13: 9780425226469
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Berkley / Nal
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Powerful - touching - great writing

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.

Heaven is indeed real to me now!

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.

Encouragement from the Other Side

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.

Believing is Reading

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.