Author: Don Piper
Genre: Biography
Pages: 257
Rating: 9 out of 10
Survivor Don Piper tells of his journey to heaven and back after a semi crushed his car and left him, literally, in pieces. Don was pronounced dead on the scene of the accident, but his friend wanted to pray over his body anyway. He placed his hand on Don’s shoulder and sang to the Lord and prayed that Don would return to life with only external injuries, no internal. To his shock, that is exactly what happened when Don started singing with him – 90 minutes after he was pronounced dead. Don tells of his times of strength and weakness through the unbearable recovery he was forced to endure. However during his times of despair, Don realized that he God still had a mission for him on Earth, and that mission was for him to comfort the unsure and assure all who are faithful.
I will admit that before reading this book I was skeptical as to how the story could really be true. I mean, someone going to Heaven and back and then telling about it? It is just so unheard of. But soon my doubt was lost. The author, Don Piper, told his story so truthfully, straight from his heart. He put so much emotion into the writing I felt as if he was sitting next to me talking to me. I have always been what I like to call “religiously confused,” with my parents going from Catholic to absolutely nothing. I was completely left to chose what I felt was right for me. I am certainly not one to attend church every Sunday, or pray before each meal. But I have always, deep down, believed in Heaven and God, and I knew God was always looking out for me. This book opened my eyes even more to the wonders the Lord and what he can help us accomplish. It's definitely one of the most inspiring books I have ever read.
This book seems like a very powerful one. This kind of reminds me of the book i read "For One More Day" and how Charles was able to see his mother one more time and then come back to life to explains his journey. This book seems really good though and i might just have to read it. Nice post!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great book. It seems like a truly powerful story like Marissa said. Sounds like one to put down on my must read books for the summer! :)
ReplyDeleteMice post Jaci! This seams like a really interesting topic/perspective to read about.I love hearing others opinions one topics like this or like Helen Kellers Three Days to See. Your post has me really interested in this book. Thanks and Nice job!
ReplyDeleteJaci, this book sound really powerful, and I think that this could open my eyes to some questions that I have about my own faith. I am glad it had a positive affect on your life! I will have to read this over the summer. Great post!
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