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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
986 reviews for:
Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Todd Burpo
3.66 AVERAGE
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.
Really interesting, and if it's all true, very comforting. I found the part about their miscarriage especially heartwarming, after my miscarriage earlier this year.
I’ve always been curious about this book and it was more or less what I expected. I don’t know if I believe it or not but it’s an interesting story.
3.5/5
3.5/5
Fascinating. I want to go to Heaven and see what the child saw!
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Not something I would normally have chosen - it was a book club pick. I'm a skeptic, but I was still drawn in by the story, and it was fairly well-written. I didn't end up rolling my eyes nearly as often as I expected!
I think that this book is good and that is is sad that he dies but he comes back to life. I think that all the colors in heaven are so cool and how they explained in was amazing. I would recommend this book to anyone it is soooo good.
This was an excellent book! It details the family's ordeal as their son becomes gravely ill. They show faith throughout and later find out from their son that he spent time in heaven! His simple childlike faith is an amazing example of what our faith should be like. He gives a neat glimpse into what heaven might look like and how we will interact with people when we are there. It made me want to go back and reread all those parts in the bible about heaven! This book was so easy to read. Definitely recommend it!