90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life

Title: 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life

Author: Don Piper & Cecil Murphey

Genre: Memoir, Christian

Blurb:

As he is driving home from a minister's conference, Baptist minister Don Piper collides with a semi-truck that crosses into his lane. He is pronounced dead at the scene. For the next 90 minutes, Piper experiences heaven where he is greeted by those who had influenced him spiritually. He hears beautiful music and feels true peace.

Back on earth, a passing minister who had also been at the conference is led to pray for Don even though he knows the man is dead. Piper miraculously comes back to life and the bliss of heaven is replaced by a long and painful recovery.

For years Piper kept his heavenly experience to himself. Finally, however, friends and family convinced him to share his remarkable story.

My Review:

WOW, what an inspirational and thought-provoking memoir.  The whole time I was reading this I was continuously being reminded of how awesome God's love and power are.  He has a plan for everyone, and we don't need to know what He has in store for us.  We just need to have the faith that He is going to take care of us through every circumstance.  After the accident, Piper constantly wonders why he was brought back to earth.  He got to experience Heaven, and while there are great things here on Earth nothing measures up to what is waiting.  But, it is so obvious WHY he was brought back: to make a difference in the lives of others.  There were people that needed advice and hope that only he could give because of all that he went through. It is really reassuring that God can use anyone to make an impact.  God is good.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5