Heaven Is Real: Lessons on Earthly Joy - from the Man Who Spent 90 Minutes in Heaven Book

I had the good fortune of receiving Don's other book "90 Minutes In Heaven," for Christmas a few years ago, which is an extraordinary story, as is this one. In this book, Don focuses more on his 'return from Heaven,' faith, love, a desire to continue with life even after tragic and/or life altering events. I take delight in how Don uses bridges to describe events in life that in some way leave us  forever changed. We ALL cross bridges (marry, become parents, or mourn the of death of a loved one just to name a few of many). As Don  points out, once we cross that 'bridge' we are never really the same, we have learn to live with a new normal - like the woman whose husband of 4weeks suddenly & unexpectedly dies. She is beyond devastation, but eventually uses her loss to help others in grief. 

Don shares many accounts of ppl whose lives are now  changed since reading his book or hearing him speak.  

I find it fascinating that Don uses bridges to describe transitions in life we all face, some more difficult than others.  I even think of the bridges I've crossed - going to college, graduating with my M.Ed & moving to a new town, ending a bad relationship. I too was involved in a serious car accident, although my injuries were nowhere near as serious as Don's, I did sustain injuries to my back, ribs, and foot,  which still cause pain today, more specifically my back. That early Summer morning left me changed, as a result of my back injury, I could no longer go back to my "old job, apartment, or friends."  However, I got over it, I dealt. I got used to the new 'normal, & new me' and you can too. If you feel like giving up, think of Don & his life altering event, all the serious, permanent injuries he sustained as result of that fateful day - some of those still cause him pain. Though he initially dealt with depression, he did not give up. If you have read his book, then you are aware his accident occurred on a bridge. So, he uses his bridge crossing (car accident) as a way to benefit others, share God's word, & assure everyone that - Heaven IS Real. 

I highly recommend this book or Don's other book, especially if you have or are dealing with a major life event such as loss of a loved one, illness, etc. I believe it will bring comfort to anyone. Well done Don & Cecil.