When four year old 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 following months, a story as beautiful as it was extraordinary, detailing their little boy's trip to heaven and back. This true story, retold by his father but using Colton's uniquely simple words, offers a glimpse of the world that awaits us, where as...

In 2004, Kevin Malarkey and his six-year-old son, Alex, suffered a terrible car wreck. The impact from the crash paralyzed Alex--and it seemed impossible that he could survive. In this true story of an ordinary boy's most extraordinary journey--through the gates of Heaven, and meeting and talking with Jesus--you will come away with new insights on miracles, life beyond this world, and the power of a father's love.

Annabel Beam spent most of her childhood in and out of hospitals with a rare and incurable digestive disorder that prevented her from ever living a normal, healthy life. One sunny day when she was able to go outside and play with her sisters, she fell three stories headfirst inside an old, hollowed-out tree -- and survived without a scratch. While unconscious inside the tree, with rescue workers struggling to get to her, she visited heaven. After...

Todd and Sonja Burpo's almost-four-year-old son Colton made an unforgettable trip to heaven and back during the darkest days for their family. The story of Colton's visit to heaven changed their lives, and the book they wrote about it gave new hope to millions of readers. Now, in more than forty unique inspirational readings, Todd and Sonja share what happened next - and show how believing heaven is for real helps us survive hardships here on earth....

Waking Up in Heaven is the story of Crystal McVea, the day she died for nine minutes, went to heaven, and stood before God. In this remarkable autobiography, Crystal shares her experience of walking with God towards the gates of heaven - a place so full of light and love that she did not want to leave. But Crystal was miraculously revived and came back to consciousness in a hospital room surrounded by doctors, nurses and her own mother. Previously...

Annabel Beam spent most of her childhood in and out of hospitals with a rare and incurable digestive disorder that prevented her from ever living a normal, healthy life. One sunny day when she was able to go outside and play with her sisters, she fell three stories headfirst inside an old, hollowed-out tree -- and survived without a scratch. While unconscious inside the tree, with rescue workers struggling to get to her, she visited heaven. After...

"In this incredible follow-up to his eight-million-copy bestseller, 90 Minutes in Heaven, Don Piper shares untold stories about his encounters with people who greeted him at the gates of heaven, and offers powerful insights about the way for us to live our lives on earth. Don Piper's unforgettable account of a horrific car accident that took his life, and what happened next has riveted more than eight million readers. Something happened as he shared...

Besteman shares the story of his experience of heaven, describing his encounters with angels who accompanied him to the gate, his conversation with St. Peter, and his recognition of friends and family members who'd touched his life.

"True stories of spiritual encounters and near-death experiences offer glimpses into what happens when people die, written from a Christian perspective"--Provided by publisher.

The author of "Embraced by the Light" shares letters inspired by her book, expanding upon the relationship between spirituality, behavior on Earth, and life after death.