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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
Amazing and refreshing. Everyone should read a story like this at least once in their lives, if not more often!
Simple writing. Easy read. Evangelical, which doesn't bother me at all. I read some really scathing reviews that have big issues with the whole book, but I am inclined to take it at face value and marvel at the wonders that happen every day. The parents weren't very smart about taking their very ill child to a regular hospital vs. a nearby Children's Hospital. I preferred this to another evangelical book, The Shack.
A very puzzling account. This book raises some very interesting questions for me in that it doesn't provide a world-view that meshes very well with my understanding of how the world works and yet it is very simply and honestly told. Very well done.
This book is startlingly disappointing. It read more like a preachy "do better in the face of The Lord" book than a story accounting a little boy's visit to heaven. I'm atheist and didn't require a lesson on scripture, thanks. I was more interested in reading about the boy's experience - which this book failed to deliver in a big way.
I read this look Friday night. Easy read about 150 pages.
I *loved* this book. Colton had an emergency appendectomy when he was four-years-old. While on the table, he spent "three minutes" in Heaven. His story is amazing. I strongly encourage everyone I know to read this book. It will reaffirm your faith in Heaven.
I *loved* this book. Colton had an emergency appendectomy when he was four-years-old. While on the table, he spent "three minutes" in Heaven. His story is amazing. I strongly encourage everyone I know to read this book. It will reaffirm your faith in Heaven.
Possibly true - but this book is propaganda written by the child's father who is a Pastor. Its a book of preaching his religious teachings with some information within about his son's experience in heaven. Could be true - idk - but I was very turned off by the immense religious teachings within,
Heartwarming story with interesting biblical references.
MUST READ. The only book I ever cried over. This little boys story is breathtaking and his parent journey heartbreaking. Such and amazing book that gave me so much needed hope. 6/5 starts I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.
Heaven Is For Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story Of His Trip To Heaven and Back
By Todd Burpo
Wow, This book had me turning the pages to see what happens next. What these parents and family went through is beyond awful and the resilience they have in the face of horrible worry and pain is amazing. I think we all struggle with our faith. This family gives you a glimpse into the beauty of God and his capabilities.
By Todd Burpo
Wow, This book had me turning the pages to see what happens next. What these parents and family went through is beyond awful and the resilience they have in the face of horrible worry and pain is amazing. I think we all struggle with our faith. This family gives you a glimpse into the beauty of God and his capabilities.
I am already on the 11th chapter -
I am just get chills when I read this book. Last night, I spent time reading comments from Goodreads. I was shocked of all the one stars and negative comments. These are the topics that kept coming up. I just have to vent about it...
1.)WHY DID THE PARENTS WAIT SO LONG? - That the parents waited to long to take him to the doctor.Well, they did take him to the doctor. The doctor told them no thing was wrong expect a stomach virus. This can reoccur plus when the sister got sick it just made sense.
- Being a parent - I put ( or did ) trust into the doctors. I know how it is to feel helpless and not knowing what is 100% correct with a sick kid. I feel they did what they thought was right. It can be confusing when it comes to sick kids.
2.)THE BOY GREW UP WITH A DAD AS PASTOR - The boy knew what to say because his dad is a Pastor and he grew up with all the imagery and around Christians. The way it comes across to me is .. HE IS 3 YRS OLD at the time this happen. It was so branded in his mind - he still remembers till this day! and How can they explain how he saw his dad crying in the room and mom praying on the phone?
I am sorry - if my 3/4 year old son told me this in such conviction - I would believe him 100%. I feel this boy is innocent - he did not make up stories just because he knows who Jesus is and Heaven. He went into detail about what Jesus was wearing and etc. in so much detail - that the dad could actually pull out Bible Scriptures relating to it.
3.) PROPAGANDA Comments were left also about how the book was too preachy and how he makes it come across that the only way to Heaven is through knowing Jesus. Well- my opinion - there is nothing wrong with TOO PREACHY. This book was written, I believe, as a witness tool. This may have happened to this boy, so his dad could write a book. God wants everyone saved - I think the Pastors job is DONE if only ONE person gets saved. JUST ONE!
As for the only way to Heaven - I am not going to get into debate about theology. But I will say this - this book goes by the Bible - and YES, the only way to Heaven is through the relationship of Jesus. Period.
4. MAKE BELIEVE I see some people just slamming this book without reading it. These "people" are leaving remarks about how we shouldn't believe there is a man sitting on the clouds. I know some people just like to spread their opinion but don't slam it just because it is about Heaven or Jesus or God.
I am continuing to read this book - I should finish by the end of the week. I am so full of joy and I can't wait to go to HEAVEN.
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UPDATE
I just finished this book late last night -- All I can say is I can't wait to go to Heaven to meet Jesus.
I am just get chills when I read this book. Last night, I spent time reading comments from Goodreads. I was shocked of all the one stars and negative comments. These are the topics that kept coming up. I just have to vent about it...
1.)WHY DID THE PARENTS WAIT SO LONG? - That the parents waited to long to take him to the doctor.Well, they did take him to the doctor. The doctor told them no thing was wrong expect a stomach virus. This can reoccur plus when the sister got sick it just made sense.
- Being a parent - I put ( or did ) trust into the doctors. I know how it is to feel helpless and not knowing what is 100% correct with a sick kid. I feel they did what they thought was right. It can be confusing when it comes to sick kids.
2.)THE BOY GREW UP WITH A DAD AS PASTOR - The boy knew what to say because his dad is a Pastor and he grew up with all the imagery and around Christians. The way it comes across to me is .. HE IS 3 YRS OLD at the time this happen. It was so branded in his mind - he still remembers till this day! and How can they explain how he saw his dad crying in the room and mom praying on the phone?
I am sorry - if my 3/4 year old son told me this in such conviction - I would believe him 100%. I feel this boy is innocent - he did not make up stories just because he knows who Jesus is and Heaven. He went into detail about what Jesus was wearing and etc. in so much detail - that the dad could actually pull out Bible Scriptures relating to it.
3.) PROPAGANDA Comments were left also about how the book was too preachy and how he makes it come across that the only way to Heaven is through knowing Jesus. Well- my opinion - there is nothing wrong with TOO PREACHY. This book was written, I believe, as a witness tool. This may have happened to this boy, so his dad could write a book. God wants everyone saved - I think the Pastors job is DONE if only ONE person gets saved. JUST ONE!
As for the only way to Heaven - I am not going to get into debate about theology. But I will say this - this book goes by the Bible - and YES, the only way to Heaven is through the relationship of Jesus. Period.
4. MAKE BELIEVE I see some people just slamming this book without reading it. These "people" are leaving remarks about how we shouldn't believe there is a man sitting on the clouds. I know some people just like to spread their opinion but don't slam it just because it is about Heaven or Jesus or God.
I am continuing to read this book - I should finish by the end of the week. I am so full of joy and I can't wait to go to HEAVEN.
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UPDATE
I just finished this book late last night -- All I can say is I can't wait to go to Heaven to meet Jesus.