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Customer Reviews for Thomas Nelson Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Thomas Nelson Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Is there life after death? Just ask 4-year-old Colton, who emerged from life-threatening surgery with astounding details about heaven! Colton's account includes floating away, looking down on his dad praying in the hospital, seeing God's throne, and meeting relatives---including his sister who died in a miscarriage (and whom his parents had never mentioned). Riveting! 163 pages, softcover from Nelson.
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1,009 out of 1,03797%customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Review 1 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Overall Rating:
Amazing and interesting.
Date:June 18, 2013
Patricia Egbert
Location:Brush Prairie, WA
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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I was going to say that this book is so good that you're going to want to die, but that just doesn't sound right! I've seen this family interviewed a few times and I find them very credible. I loved hearing about the conversations little Colton had with Jesus and things about heaven.
If I had any criticism, it's that I wish the book added somewhere about salvation, so readers who may not know the gospel or know why anyone would go to heaven as opposed to hell, could gain understanding about salvation through faith in Jesus.
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Review 2 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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great insight!
Date:June 16, 2013
Barb
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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This book gives a possible insight into heaven and its awesomeness.
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Review 3 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Moving and insightful story
Date:June 14, 2013
Barbara
Location:Meriden, CT
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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What a moving story. This is a story filled with endless hope, faith, and love...not only for family but love of God! This story gives us all a reason to live according to God's law-to see and experience heaven ourselves! A must read.
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Review 4 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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A book to encourage the fearful
Date:June 1, 2013
Ingart
Location:Manitoba, Canada
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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I read this book looking for flaws in relation to scripture, and I'm happy to say I didn't find any. Heaven is For Real will encourage those who have lost loved ones, those who fear death, and it is also a great witnessing tool. I plan to buy more to give away.
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Review 5 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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A very good read!
Date:May 31, 2013
ABCalnan
Age:35-44
Gender:female
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I enjoyed reading "Heaven is for Real". It was a very easy read and each chapter left me wanting to continue on regardless of how tired I was. It stirred in me questions and an excitement about going to Heaven
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Review 6 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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This book is excellent
Date:May 28, 2013
M Anderson
Location:Martinsville, IN
Age:45-54
Gender:female
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I found this book to be very uplifting. It gives such a wonderful look into heaven. Can't wait to get there.
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Review 7 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Strengthened my faith
Date:May 10, 2013
stormchaser
Location:Wadsworth, OH
Age:55-65
Gender:male
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First off, I would like to shed light on all of the "inappropriate" ratings many reviews are getting. Obviously, God's enemies are hard at work, trying to defame & create havoc on this marvelous site. Please pray that they see the light. Now the book: My wife & I listened to Heaven is for real on CD, & loved every minute of it. My faith was strengthened immeasurably. You know, as Christians, we talk of heaven & want to believe it's waiting for us, but the Bible is so vague about it. Jesus uses young Colton Burpo to paint an amazing picture of what awaits those who love Him. Just to know we will recognize those who have gone on before us & be reunited with them brings such peace.
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Review 8 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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impressive & easy read
Date:May 3, 2013
suzyQquilter
Location:Alberta, Canada
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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Heaven is For Real
Using booksneeze.com, I received this book from Thomas Nelson book review bloggers program. http://brb.thomasnelson.com/
This review has also been posted on http://www.christianbook.com/
This review has also been posted on http://www.christianbook.com/
Written by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
You can visit: http://heavenisforreal.net/ for a glimpse into this book.
I needed another book for my next review. There was only one available, this one. But I hesitated and didn’t order it but waited a few days and checked again, but still only one. So, “I may as well take it”. When it arrived a week later, it sat on the counter. It did catch my eye a few times and when I finally picked it up there was nothing going to get me to put it down. Yes, I’d read a short preview But I was not really gripped as thought “how many books can there be about the NDE and this one happened to a 4 year old boy”? I was totally unprepared for the intense emotion included in the story,
This book is written:
• In the first person of Colton’s father, Todd Burpo
• Both he and his wife were very careful to be factful in how they gained their understanding of their son’s time spent in heaven.
• As attentive parents, they both learn an immense amount of information from their child Colton
• Todd along with his wife, listened intently to the first hint as to what Colton had experienced, “I heard the angels singing” …
• Little by little the details came out and just when mom & dad thought they had the whole story, Colton would let another piece of information out!
• Colton’s dad Todd as a pastor and mom as a Sunday school leader were both extremely cognizant of the fact that they wanted the information to be Colton’s story and never planned to write a book about the family’s experience. They also were intent on not “pushing” Colton to tell the story as wanted to ensure he voluntarily told the story and definitely did not ‘put words in their son’s mouth’
• In the first person of Colton’s father, Todd Burpo
• Both he and his wife were very careful to be factful in how they gained their understanding of their son’s time spent in heaven.
• As attentive parents, they both learn an immense amount of information from their child Colton
• Todd along with his wife, listened intently to the first hint as to what Colton had experienced, “I heard the angels singing” …
• Little by little the details came out and just when mom & dad thought they had the whole story, Colton would let another piece of information out!
• Colton’s dad Todd as a pastor and mom as a Sunday school leader were both extremely cognizant of the fact that they wanted the information to be Colton’s story and never planned to write a book about the family’s experience. They also were intent on not “pushing” Colton to tell the story as wanted to ensure he voluntarily told the story and definitely did not ‘put words in their son’s mouth’
This book could be improved by:
Better promotion in order to capture the attention of prospective readers.
Better promotion in order to capture the attention of prospective readers.
I gave this book a 5 star rating because it did simply because it capture my undivided attention and also told a very amazing story.
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Review 9 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Date:April 29, 2013
jrupert
Location:South Williamsport, PA
Age:35-44
Gender:female
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This is an awesome book! A must read for everyone!
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Review 10 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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'Heaven Is for Real' Wonderful book, recommended.
Date:April 27, 2013
Martin
Location:California
Age:Over 65
Gender:male
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A wonderful, encouraging book for any and all that have questions about heaven, abortion and miscarriage!
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Review 11 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Wonerful book to give to the sick or lost brother
Date:April 17, 2013
adamsxprs
Location:Pittsburgh, Pa.
Age:55-65
Gender:male
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Loved this book and the shack, I give them out to folks who need a reason to hope or a lift.
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Review 12 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Date:April 11, 2013
Leadgirl
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This book was a really easy read. It made me laugh and cry and really got me thinking. I would recommend it to both Christians and non Christians.
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Review 13 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Date:March 25, 2013
Ann Hamilton
Location:Peachtree City, Georgia
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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This book touched my soul and my heart. So innocent that only Jesus could have been there for this little boy to come through the things he did. I know Heaven is real, I know Jesus is real and I know that God is real for He shows me each and every day of my life and has for every day of my life. Thank you for putting Christian material out there for all to afford and to enjoy. God bless all of you.
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Review 14 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Overall Rating:
A compelling read
Date:March 18, 2013
Kerry
Location:Rural Rusk County, WI
Age:55-65
Gender:male
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Well composed and written, at a level appropriate to pretty much any adolescent or later reader. Uplifting and encouraging to the believer; thought-provoking to any thinking doubter, seeker, or non-believer.
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Review 15 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Heaven IS for real!
Date:March 16, 2013
ilove2read2
Location:California
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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I was recommended this book several times from different people. I got it out of curiosity, and began reading it with a skeptical eye. I was fascinated by the humble way it was presented, and felt that Jesus was completely glorified. Whether it is accurate or not, it is certainly sincere. I am certain that heaven is more than we can even imagine, which is probably why the Bible is somewhat vague about it.
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Review 16 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Great details of the reality of Heaven
Date:March 8, 2013
Dave
Location:Pleasantville, Pa.
Age:55-65
Gender:male
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I have purchased several copies for family and friends, who were torn by terrible disappointments and deaths of loved ones. It is a great comfort to me and to anyone who is at times in need of comforting.
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Review 17 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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the innocence of childhood is compelling
Date:March 1, 2013
Kewpie
Location:Columbus, Ohio
Age:Over 65
Gender:female
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Our Biblical mandate is "Suffer the little ones to come to me" It is just so that Jesus shows HIS great love for all little ones so who could more fittingly assure all adults than just such a one. This story gains credulity from the complete lack of sophistication of it's hero. The sweet truth is over arcing and tangible...a confirmation of heaven!
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Review 18 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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Excellent Thought-Provoking Riveting Book
Date:February 25, 2013
1mission
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My wife and I had a hard time putting this book down as it reminded us of the joys that await each one of us as saved individuals! We finished reading the book together in only 3-4 days. :) If you want to be encouraged about what is coming for the Christian in heaven, you should definitely read this book!
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Review 19 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
Overall Rating:
Compelling and awesome
Date:February 5, 2013
JPropst
Location:Timberville, VA
Age:55-65
Gender:female
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A compelling and awesome story that really gets you thinking about heaven. I started Colton's story and couldn't put it down till I finished the book. I was awestruck at all that Colton told about his time in heaven. It left me wanting to know more of what heaven is like. My excitement of going to heaven has intensified since reading Colton's story. I can't wait till I can see it for myself.
Thank you Colton for giving me a glimpse of what heaven is like.
Thank you Colton for giving me a glimpse of what heaven is like.
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Review 20 for Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
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reaches deeply, so sharp to the heart
Date:January 17, 2013
john p
Location:Eugene Oregon
Age:55-65
Gender:male
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Few books have ever made me want to continue reading like this one. A wonderful read especially for a doubter. As a believer just so powerful
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