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 enlarge | Authors: Don Piper, Cecil Murphey
Publisher: Revell
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  515 reviews
Sales Rank: 695
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 208
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0800759494
Dewey Decimal Number: 231.73092
EAN: 9780800759490
ASIN: 0800759494
Publication Date: September 1, 2004
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Condition: The book is clean but may have highlights.
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 A MUST read! October 18, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
SELECTIONS FROM: 90 Minutes in Heaven: An Inspiring Story of Life beyond Death
An amazing account of a real life happening in the life of Don Piper. This man was actually declared dead. In spite of that a minister came along to the scene of the accident and laid his hand on Don's shoulder and began to pray for him. Towards the end of the time he prayed, the minister began to sing a hymn and Don began to sing along. Although it was so hard to believe that Don had indeed started singing, the EMTs came along and managed to get him out of the car he was trapped in and his journey to his life today began.
This book is a MUST read and is very hard to put down. Find out for yourself the purpose behind this amazing event in the life of this man. You won't forget it or fail to be impressed.
 Heavensent October 12, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I read this book and find it interesting. The point is that there IS a Heaven where the souls of the just go. The reward as to what each receives,is dependant on the life of the person,and so no one can really know even the smallest ecstacy that the beautific vision will grant.
The small glimpse,which can never be described by man,is at the least,thought provoking.
 Sensationalism October 7, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is written by Don Piper, a pastor from Texas. It tells the story of his wreck in 1989, and his subsequent "visit" to heaven. The title of the book is almost misleading. There is only one short chapter devoted to his time in heaven; the rest of the book is spent reliving his time rehabbing his various injuries and the effect that the accident and "visit" had on his spiritual life.
I keep referring to his "visit" in quotations because I don't think he actually died or went to heaven. I know this makes me a faithless unbeliever, but I the facts just don't add up. First of all, he was declared dead by EMTs that worked for the prison system. I'm not sure how much experience they would have had in accidents. Also, EMTs don't have authority to declare deaths. So he was never officially declared dead. The second issue I have is that he never actually went into heaven. The title should be 90 Minutes Right Outside of Heaven. He just has a meeting with relatives that have died before. I feel as if maybe this was all a hallucination as a result of the shock from the severe injuries he incurred.
The positive of this book is that it has inspired others to become closer to God. I personally don't believe that Piper went to heaven and came back to Earth. There is a lot of Biblical evidence to prove that this isn't possible. However, I am not going to say that miracles like this can't happen. I don't know everything. I just don't think it happened in this case. I don't think Piper ever died.
If you want a sugarcoated book about Christianity, this would be a good read. I don't think it will really harm anyone, as no one is going to want to have a wreck that will maim them for life just for a short vision of heaven. But I wouldn't spend too much money on a book that really doesn't help your spiritual walk.
Best book I've ever read... October 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This book is truely inspirational. When I first started reading this book it captured my attention to the point I could not put it down. The fact that it is a true story is intriuging. It is very well written. The author almost makes you feel as if you are right beside him step by step. I would reccommend this book to anyone.
Not what I expected October 1, 2008
I also think the title of this book is misleading. This book was given to me as a gift after my parents were in a car accident (Easter Sunday 2006) that killed my father, and left my mother seriously injured. I couldn't bring myself to read it until now. What a let-down. I expected to read about a heavenly experience, and instead read about the trials and tribulations of a pain-staking recovery. Most offensive is the reference to Hell and how many of us seem to be headed in that direction. Hmmmmm - interesting. No offense to Don or his fellow Baptist ministers, but the only judgement I am worried about is that of God. If you want spiritual uplifting, try reading The Shack. Although fiction, it made me feel closer to God, and gave me this intense desire to nurture my relationship with Him.
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