Heaven or Proof of Heavein mentioned very little!
935347
This book is very elementary, I read it in less than an hour. Some of the statements the writer makes are a way off. She states that God and the Angels really have no idea how the earth works. What? Really? Our creator does not know how this material world, our world works? That is just one of quite a few wierd views from the author. My mother always said not to say anything if you didn't have anything nice to say so I will leave my review at that.
2928212
I was truly disappointed: The movie doesn't portray the true way to get to heaven. It is a self portrait of the man and his suffering during his healing time. Heaven is verily shown about 5 minutes of the whole movie. Jesus was mentioned only once as "I never saw Jesus". The word God was never mentioned. So very useless. It was a waste of time.
2759260
This author attempt to prove the existence of an afterlife, though valiant, and interesting at times, fell far short.  He set up a internet web site so people could chime in with anecdotes of their Near Death Experiences, or NDEs, and uses arguments of their similarity across various differences among them - cultural, age, etc - proves post-life existence.  However, he presents no scientific or other proof regarding the credibility of the anecdotes, nor does he adequately address medical explanations for NDEs such a hallunications caused by the pumping of brain chemicals such as adrenalin in anticipation of one's death.

In short, reliance on numerous anecdotes may be interesteing but proves nothing.
3849536
If you aren't a "bible person" you won't get much out of this.  All of the "encounters" with angels were either from biblical passages or involved extremely religious people like missionaries, so, for me, not all that believable. I was really hoping for something a little more convincing.
4249017
The book presents an account of the author's experience, but it is
not a proof of heaven. It is a description of hallucinations experienced by a sick patient in a coma.
It is not scientific and full of logical fallacies.

The author is trying to claim extra credibility because he is a neurosurgeon, which is absolutely irrelevant: A neurosurgeon is a doctor trained in removing tumors from the brain, and doctors can hallucinate just like any other person. Actually, an honest doctor should be aware of the fact that people can hallucinate and have a more critical and sceptical attitude to claims of extraordinary experiences, even his own.

Finally, he claims to have acquired valuable information while unconscious, but he will not share any of it with the reader. I am looking forward to Dr Alexander chiselling this knowledge into gold tablets, storing them in the cellar of a temple, and looking for gullible individuals willing to pay $1,000,000 to have a look at it.
3674621
I acquired and began reading this book because it was so highly praised by a close Christian friend. So I came to it honestly, expecting a terrific spiritual inspiration. Yun's testimony was captivating and I quickly read the first 30-40 pages. However, as I continued to read, I sensed an involuntary wisp of wonderment. Against my will, I sensed the slightest doubt regarding a few incidents and reports. I wasn't sure about Yun commanding someone to believe; I questioned the incessant panoply of horrible abuse Yun constantly suffered; I balked regarding whether the Bible really teaches clearly that Christ's death was  a blanket promise for physical healing as well as spiritual healing. The controversy with other Chinese Christians about the veracity of Yun's testimony also gave me pause. Where am I going with all this?
I am not a leader in China of the Chinese Church; I do not know personally all the parties involved. However, I do recall cases in which so called Christian leaders were not all they claimed to be. I hope that Brother Yun is really the humble, suffering servant portrayed in this book. This review is only a plea that we as Christians verify diligently those we seek to lift up as examples to all.
1396613
The author and many reviewers here seem to embrace something that they so desire to believe in. As an Indian, who lived in India for more than 20+ years - with numerous hindu, muslim friends - I find this attitude to reject christianity and Christ as its center - to be very common and when I moved to west - I realized that there are souls out here - who also would like to move away from Christ - and embrace buddhism or some sort of eastern religion or find some sort of equality among all religions - just because they are bored and want to have something new.

 Its a blatant attempt to re-write ecumenism with Christ as the center - at best its fiction(a poor one) and at worst its blasphemeous. And reviewers here seem to collect information about christ via this book - if you truly want to know about christ - Bible would be the best place to start.

 And no! it is not a common belief that Jesus did not survive crucification- its a fact! - Christ DIED on the cross - and ROSE AGAIN on the 3rd day - and bible accounts for another 40 days AFTER crucification & resurrection - with numerous accounts.

And Christ was NOT here to unit Jewish tribes or people - infact, the only reason christ was here was to reunite HUMANITY With the LOVING & LIVING GOD - only way to God is Christ.

 Jesus was the ONLY person in all religions who claimed to be GOD - and that stings many people - who want to believe in equality, karma, re-birth etc....- there is no way to get to heaven except through Christ.

 Christ claimed to be the supreme being in Human form - HIS claim was supported by over 300 prophecies stretching over 500+ years before he arrived.

 Here are few: to be born in the city of David, a virgin birth, a lowly birth, the death on the cross & the resurrection - all prophecised - even to the pin-point to the day - Christ rode the donkey down to the Jerusalem temple (king David wrote: this is the day that the LORD has made) - the week before he was crucified.

 And referring to NASA: did you know that NASA verifies the accuracy of the bible to the day - that God delayed the sun-down? on one particular day? - when NASA wanted to go back into history and find the days- they got stuck on a day which accounted for extra hours. - Joshua's "Long day" - search it -you will find it.

 Finally, this book is just thrash - for people who are starved to get away and believe in something - so desperately - that they will believe anyone or anything - that confirms their "ideal history".

 Christ is real - every day, every moment - we count days from and before the days for christ - our life revolves round HIM. You can fight the facts - but they won't budge.
4871175
I guess I was just hoping for more of the real thing.  The original "Jesuit Relations" was a hefty book full of all of the letters and writings of the Jesuit Missionaries who were really forming north America.  This book is so tiny and only has excerpts from the real book.  Does anyone know where I can find the original Jesuit Relations?  I've even asked monks and nuns who live in monasteries known for their extensive catholic libraries and they've never even heard of it!  Allan Greer did do a great job of this, in giving a brief account of it all. It's just a shame that such an important part of American history and such important sacrifices as these missionaries made should fall into such obscurity.
1009879
While emotive , this docudrama fails to match all JudeoChristian revelations from God. When He is revealed Genesis 3 Genesis 17 John 11 Luke 24 Luke 23:33 and Romans 8 he is not a floating " orb" or fluttering butterfly... Recollections in this book are more of the authors rememberances of his parachuting exigencies than an interaction w Jahweh .... Jacob wrestled w Jahweh not a " orb" and the thief on the cross was promised Paradise not a float thru rainbows.  Poor poor research
4543668
The book is trying to explain why nearly 2 billion people believe in Jesus, the Son of Mary (who had a libidinous relationship with God - as per Thomas Paine) who died on Passover Fridays and apparently resuscitated on the following Sunday, perambulated for a couple of hours around the grave and finally ascended to heaven where he sits at the right side of God forever and ever.
The attempt is quite convincing but the outcome is not, unfortunately. The author is forcing a number of presentations that could only convince those that are totally convinced already. But then, this is not the author's fault but rather the limitation of the silly fairy tale that he is trying to sell to believers only.
2064701
I am really disappointed as to the recollections of Heaven.  Alex wants not to share everything, and the information was just to limited.  I believe that the book was written for couples struggling with tragedies in their families and trying to just hang in there in their marriages.  The book just doesn't give what the Title suggests.  I found that Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo was certainly more satisfying.
311432
This was an interesting read and it's obvious that Eben experienced something, but his argument for it being a proof of heaven was not convincing to me or anyone else in my book club. Essentially everyone found it an interesting read, but did not find it changing their views of heaven, religion, or the afterlife from what they were before reading the book.
2896920
I have been researching the origin of Christianity since I left the "Holy" Roman Catholic Church and became Atheist. I am well read in Ancient Egypt. The title of the book interested me because anyone with any interest in Jesus is curious about the missing 30 years.

Tricia McCannon is correct about Jesus is Egypt, but as far as the rest is concerned, no. I have been to Glastonbury Abbey and know all the legends about King Arthur. I saw no irrefutable evidence of Jesus ever being there. The Celtic legends are fables only, not fact. Even the "Ley Lines" are fables. I know enough about science to know there are no such things as "Ley Lines" or "Energy Fields".

The name "Jesus" mght have been taken from the Celtic God Hu-Hesus by Pagan Roman Emperor Constantine I when he founded the Roman Catholic Church at the Council of Nicea 325 CE as the official Religion of the Roman Empire.

I won't go into McCannon's ideas about Jesus in India. Again they are  pure fables. There is no irrefutable evidence Jesus ever went to India.
To me this book as a believable as the worst book of fiction ever written the "Holy" Bible
4418544
This is a book that requires you read it with some nebulous spiritual guidance, suspend common sense, reason and logic and ignore any reliance on any facts or evidences.  It is based on the alleged-claimed visions of Joseph Smith, a 19th century man steeped in Protestantism who was born in 1805 and is the foundation for the American religion of Mormonism which was organized in 1830 after he produced the Book of Mormon.  This book is nothing more than a book of fiction about imaginary people which draws heavily on the King James version of the Bible, The View of the Hebrews, by Ethan Smith (no relation), the Solomon Spaulding Manuscripts and other sources which sound suspiciously like his own family.  If you are willing to believe that Joseph Smith had visions and saw angels and many of the Biblical characters, then it will appeal to you as some sort of complimentary book to the Bible.  It is interesting to note that no where do any of the witnesses to these claimed "golden plates" which are supposed to be the basis for this book state that they ever saw anything with their physical eyes.  Instead they use such phrases as "spiritual eye" (Martin Harris-one of the witnesses) and "shown by a supernatural power," another "witness."  One must ask the question, if these records were real, why did it require faith and prayer to see them by some metaphysical, spiritual means?  These kinds of documented reports show clearly this is a book based on beliefs in angels, the supernatural and other metaphysical notions.  Obviously, there are no evidences of any tangible source to validate this book which is claimed to be written in an unknown language called: Reformed Egyptian.  It has remained as some source of "truth" only in a spiritual sense as it relies heavily on the Christian principles in the Bible.  It is a mildly interesting read, but very laborious to wade through because of the repetitious phrases such as:  "and it came to pass."  One can see clearly that this book is only for Mormons who have a "belief" in their brand of subjective truth. I would not recommend it.
1739635
Not much of a story, simply an accounting and no proof, just the same as most afterlife stories, sounds VERY dreamlike.
3949875
I was very disappointed in this book that was given to me as a gift after losing my 15-year old westie.  Although I believe God has a special place in heaven for all living creatures, this book presented little in the way of scripture to support his belief. I know his intention was well meaning but it appears to be lacking a lot in spite of his frequent apologies in the book.

I would look for other books of this nature if you want to look for a spiritual connection related to the loss of your pet.
677148
I read this book, and I Find it absolutely outragous. the main things that tipped me off here is that she "witnesses" angels going to church services and recording how much people donate! Doesn't the bible say not to get caught up in earthly gains?
so why would God care how much people donate to a church? why doesn't she also witness donations to orphanages or charities or deseise foundations?
second, she starts talking about the things she see's in heaven:
things like: "it looked like the most beautifly carved ornate desk I have ever seen." and the rest of these visions are just spliced together from scripture.
No, her visions of heaven are nothing but false, materialistic dreams. do NOT buy into this. Pay attention to the scripture, yes, but do that from a bible.
EDIT: I don't know why my first title was censored, because I used the word "Fake", not the other F word