Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent holds a highly rated rating of 4.01 out of 5, based on 228.4K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 162 pages.
About Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
When Colton Burpo made it through an emergency appendectomy, his family was overjoyed at his miraculous survival. What they weren't expecting, though, was the story that emerged in the months that followed--a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy's trip to heaven and back.Colton, not yet four years old, told his parents he left his body during the surgery--and authenticated that claim by describing exactly what his parents were doing in another part of the hospital while he was being operated on. He talked of visiting heaven and relayed stories told to him by people he met there whom he had never met in life, sharing events that happened even before he was born. He also astonished his parents with descriptions and obscure details about heaven that matched the Bible exactly, though he had not yet learned to read.With disarming innocence and the plainspoken boldness of a child, Colton tells of meeting long-departed family members. He describes Jesus, the angels, how "really, really big" God is, and how much God loves us. Retold by his father, but using Colton's uniquely simple words, "Heaven is for Real" offers a glimpse of the world that awaits us, where as Colton says, "Nobody is old and nobody wears glasses.""Heaven is for Real" will forever change the way you think of eternity, offering you the chance to see, and believe, like a child.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 162 |
| Kindle Price | $15.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction, Christian, Religion & Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.01 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 228,371 |
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What genre is Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back?
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back is categorized as Non-Fiction, Christian, Religion & Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 228.4K reader ratings, Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back has an average score of 4.01 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back?
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back has 162 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back?
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back was written by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back?
The ISBN-13 for Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back is 9780849946160.0.
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