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Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Todd Burpo
3.66 AVERAGE
983 reviews for:
Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Todd Burpo
3.66 AVERAGE
This was an absolutely fantastic book. It's the story of a young boy in Nebraska who is able to visit Heaven during a life-saving surgery. I think that the important thing to note is that this is a TRUE story of a boy who visits Heaven and how that story is revealed to and affects his family and those who hear it first hand. It is incredibly moving, a fast and engaging read, and one that I think everyone should read.
While I think that everyone should read this, there are some people I would specifically recommend it to:
- If you've ever had questions about what Heaven is like: read this book.
- If you have ever struggled with your faith or are just flat out skeptical: read this book.
- If you've had a miscarriage: read this book.
- If you have ever been in that place where you wonder where God is during the trials in your life: read this book.
I borrowed this copy from my grandmother after it was recommended by both her and a close cousin - and I am strongly considering buying myself a copy because this will be one of the books that I will revisit at some point. If anyone reads this and would like to discuss: let me know. Such a powerful, moving book.
While I think that everyone should read this, there are some people I would specifically recommend it to:
- If you've ever had questions about what Heaven is like: read this book.
- If you have ever struggled with your faith or are just flat out skeptical: read this book.
- If you've had a miscarriage: read this book.
- If you have ever been in that place where you wonder where God is during the trials in your life: read this book.
I borrowed this copy from my grandmother after it was recommended by both her and a close cousin - and I am strongly considering buying myself a copy because this will be one of the books that I will revisit at some point. If anyone reads this and would like to discuss: let me know. Such a powerful, moving book.
Heartfelt and real, brought me to tears a few times.
Forgot that I read this. It was interesting, and of course, anyone can write any book he likes, especially about his son's experience. But I don't need this book to know heaven is real. I have the Bible ;)
Without attempting to discount a family's traumatic experience, this book seems opportunistic and unbelievable, preying on the insecurities and beliefs of people who would very much like to think that there's something more after death. The problems arise in Burpo's naive assumptions that their child never overheard them talking about certain subjects, never stumbled across photos, and most importantly, wouldn't have made up a story about Jesus if it weren't true. Children are really hard to predict and they have very active imaginations, even going so far as to tell people what they want to hear if they think it will make them happy.
At several points, Burpo attempts to "clear the air" by stating that he's not a superstitious person or that he doesn't have some sort of confirmation bias. But he's a Christian pastor! It would be impossible (I choose this word over "improbable") that he could approach this subject without injecting some of his own personal views and opinions -- especially when he's relating conversations to which only he and one other person were (maybe) a party. Remember, the man writing this book is relating fantastical stories in a manner very similar to his preferred scriptures and asking you to accept them in the same way without verification that he accepts the Bible. You're free to believe as you wish, but Burpo doesn't make a convincing case to me and I was sorry I put money in his pockets (or his church coffers) by buying this book.
At several points, Burpo attempts to "clear the air" by stating that he's not a superstitious person or that he doesn't have some sort of confirmation bias. But he's a Christian pastor! It would be impossible (I choose this word over "improbable") that he could approach this subject without injecting some of his own personal views and opinions -- especially when he's relating conversations to which only he and one other person were (maybe) a party. Remember, the man writing this book is relating fantastical stories in a manner very similar to his preferred scriptures and asking you to accept them in the same way without verification that he accepts the Bible. You're free to believe as you wish, but Burpo doesn't make a convincing case to me and I was sorry I put money in his pockets (or his church coffers) by buying this book.
I thought this book was very interesting. Not superbly written or anything, but the story is remarkable.
Feel good book that reinforced what I believe to be true about heaven. A number of years ago I read books by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross on the topic of those who have "died" and returned to speak of their experiences. Those books resonated with me more.
Did not live up to the hype at all. Probably semi-inspirational to evangelistic believers.
Sorry had to give up on this. I almost never put down a book without finishing but this one I had to