Heaven Is Real: Lessons on Earthly Joy--From the Man Who Spent 90 Minutes in Heaven

by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey

Book Overview

New inspiration from the million-copy bestselling author of "90 Minutes in Heaven." Don Piper's "90 Minutes in Heaven" has sold more than a million copies and has been translated into 12 languages. Now, from "The Minister of Hope" comes the follow-up that millions of readers have been waiting for. On January 18th, 1989, Don Piper died in a car accident. Ninety minutes later, after a preacher prayed over him, Piper came back to life with an extraordinary story. He'd been to heaven. So began the phenomenon of "90 Minutes in Heaven." Now, for the millions who look to him for inspiration, Piper offers the hope that if he could survive his ordeal after the accident, then others can survive whatever life circumstances they're going through and grow in God's love through the experience. For Piper, heaven is a certainty-and so is God's grace. Relying on that assurance, believers can transform pain into purpose and troubles into blessings, finding joy in life even when life turns out not to be what they expected.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0425215555
• ISBN13: 9780425215555
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.3" x 8.3"
• 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.