Heaven Is For Real
by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
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70%
Critic Reviews: 18
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76%
Reader Ratings: 13621
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Synopsis
"A beautifully written glimpse into heaven that will encourage those who doubt and thrill those who believe."-Ron Hall, coauthor of Same Kind of Different as Me"Do you remember the hospital, Colton?" Sonja said. "Yes, mommy, I remember," he said. "That's where the angels sang to me."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... more
About Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
Published: November 2, 2010 by
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs, Religion & Spirituality. Non-fiction. 192 pages
- All Critics: 18
- Positive: 15
- Negative: 3
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Reading for Sanity | 13 Oct 2011
Overall, I enjoyed reading this book, felt uplifted when I finished it, and appreciated the message about faith, family, and the existence of a loving Father in Heaven.
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A Reason To Read | 21 Sep 2011
. . .this story did not sell it for me.
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The Berean Library | 1 Mar 2011
As always, the problems with these stories is that they undermine the sufficiency and supremacy of Scripture while also being contrary to Scripture.
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Blue Ribbon News
My own motivation came from Lynn Vincent’s name on the cover. Her previously well-crafted Same Kind of Different as Me had been a page-turner, and I was hoping for another one. She came through.
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LibrisNotes | 13 Jun 2011
. . .a fascinating read and a short one sure to strengthen the faith of most Christians in a post-modern world.
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Sonder Books Stand Out | 12 Jun 2011
Read this book to be encouraged and inspired.
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The Cypress Times | 11 Feb 2011
This inspirational, faith-based story is co-written with Lynn Vincent in the simple words of a child.
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Moore Musings | 10 Apr 2012
It’s a slight, airy book, just wafting through your consciousness and not disturbing much of anything, unless you spend some time thinking about it.
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Book Reporter | 2 Nov 2010
Colton’s message is confounding to some and comforting to others. . .everyone will agree that this little boy wants everyone to know that “Heaven is for Real!”
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Books and Movies Reviews | 10 Nov 2010
His style is light and enjoyable and keep us captive till the last page of his book.
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Kansas City Public Library | 2 May 2012
This bright yellow paperback will brighten your day and inspire you.
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Examiner | 20 Mar 2012
Heaven is for Real is a book that I read in one sitting, but will stay with me for a long time.
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Compass Book Ratings | 21 Mar 2012
The writing in Heaven is for Real is nothing fancy, but the essence of this book is not about the elegance of the writing, it's about the message of hope and love.
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The Gospel Coalition | 1 Apr 2012
Bestselling stories, like Colton's, are so comforting because they are also so familiar. And that is exactly what makes their popularity so troubling.
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Yahoo! Voices | 16 Aug 2011
You will have a renewed interest in death, dying and heaven.
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Christian Book Review | 30 Mar 2011
It is beautifully presented and interspersed with event flashbacks veering away from the trite chronological book narratives.
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