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Why should we care about heaven? -- What is heaven like? -- When does a person go to heaven? -- Where is heaven? -- Who goes to heaven?
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1 primary book2 released booksHeaven is For Real is a 3-book series with 1 primary work first released in 2010 with contributions by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent, and 2 others.
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Absolutely loved this book! It totally changed how I view heaven!!
This has to be one of the most disappointing books I have read in a long time. Firstly, I did not enjoy the writing style as it failed to really engage me at any time. Secondly, and most importantly for me, I found Todd Burpo's reaction (especially being a pastor) to the whole experience to be totally implausible. There were so many examples of this throughout the book but one near the end that struck me was that he didn't think people would be interested in reading about a boy who experienced Heaven and is able to recount the experienced ?!?! Given his own experience as a pastor, his own keen interest to learn more and the number of people who came to ask questions and learn more after hearing about his son why would he think people wouldn't want to read about?
I really wanted to like this book. It was interesting and I think it's great that a book was written about this experience. Overall I feel comfortable with the reinforcement that there is a heaven and a Savior. This read for most Christians. I am a Christian but some of the doctrine reviewed doesn't align 100% with my beliefs so, I got frustrated and almost quit reading it a few times. I decided I should be more tolerant and try to understand the ideas of others and I feel I got something out of it.