4.04/5
Author: Don Piper, Cecil Murphey
Publication Date: Sep 1, 2007
Formats: PDF,Hardcover,Kindle,Audible Audiobook,Paperback,Audio CD
Rating: 4.04/5 out of 78061
Publisher: F. H. Revell Co
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May 17, 2007
After reading the back cover of this book and learning that the story was about a man who had been killed in a horrific car crash, went to heaven and then returned to life 90 minutes later, I had high expectations for a riveting read. I was really disappointed. I survived a harrowing car accident 2 years ago so expected this to be somewhat cathartic. Instead, I found the story to be recounted poorly and disjointedly. By far the largest problem with the book however was that the author is a After reading the back cover of this book and learning that the story was about a man who had been killed in a horrific car crash, went to heaven and then returned to life 90 minutes later, I had high expectations for a riveting read. I was really disappointed. I survived a harrowing car accident 2 years ago so expected this to be somewhat cathartic. Instead, I found the story to be recounted poorly and disjointedly. By far the largest problem with the book however was that the author is a Southern Baptist minister and it often reads as a "testimonial" to the Evangelical tradition. While the one chapter that described his experience in heaven was fascinating, it was also disconcerting as it was heavy with traditional Evangelical tradition and belief (Christian songs were being sung by everyone in heaven and he approached the proverbial pearly gates). So I was left wanting to believe that heaven was truly as wonderful a place as he conveyed it to be - a most comforting thought in the face of loss and mortality - yet was somewhat convinced by his description that it was a heaven only an Evangelical could dream of and one that I would and could not experience. I was left to ponder the question - was this really heaven (and he was correct in the remaining 17 chapters that Evangelicals have been right all along and you have to "give your life to Jesus" to be saved and experience this) or was this simply his subconscious mind in some state portraying heaven as he wanted to see it or is heaven individual to everyone who experiences it? Thought provoking yes but counteracted by feeling like I was reading one very long piece of propaganda intended to convert me to the Southern Baptist/Evangelical tradition. No thank you. ...moreJul 06, 2009
My mom is struggling with her faith as she fights cancer. She is concerned about dying, if she's going to heaven or hell, lots of questions like that. I had heard awesome things about this book from my Christian friends, so I told her to pick it up. Of course, the chemo brain mom purchased the short version of the book. (Which worked well for me, as she wanted me to read it when she was done. Shoot.)Apr 02, 2008
Well, hmmmm, not real sure what to say about this book because I don't want to be negative but I was definitely disappointed. I guess I expected more of the book to be about the heaven experience, not all about the recovery process. I kind of felt like I picked up a book on rehabilitation after a severe accident. There were parts that were interesting, and I did take some powerful messages from it here and there, but for the most part it was just repetitive and kind of dragged on.May 01, 2008
Rev. Piper's description of "heaven" is brief and early in the book. If you want afterlife details, there are few to be found here. The problems are many with this book, but let me affirm Piper's ministry to persons confined to the fixator--a torturous contraption they use to try to save severely broken limbs. Piper presents several opportunities that he had to encourage and inform those who have to wear that thing. I commend him for that. I broke my neck and wore a halo for months. More than Rev. Piper's description of "heaven" is brief and early in the book. If you want afterlife details, there are few to be found here. The problems are many with this book, but let me affirm Piper's ministry to persons confined to the fixator--a torturous contraption they use to try to save severely broken limbs. Piper presents several opportunities that he had to encourage and inform those who have to wear that thing. I commend him for that. I broke my neck and wore a halo for months. More than once I've had the opportunity to share my experience with someone having to wear that thing screwed into your skull. Not fun.Sep 14, 2007
This book has received wonderful reviews but I had to force myself to finish it. Normally I love stories about near death experiences but I found this story poorly written and very repetitive. The author is a Southern Baptist minister and it appears that the music played in heaven is Christian. So if you're of another faith . . . forget it! Oops, sorry.Oct 09, 2012
Don Piper's book has a lot of problems. Let's start with the rather misleading title. Based on a title like "90 Minutes in Heaven" one might think that most of the book is about the author's experience in heaven. It's not. In fact Piper's description of his "90 Minutes in Heaven" takes about 15 pages out of a total of about 200. What the book's REALLY about is the lengthy recovery from his injuries, both physical and mental.Sep 16, 2007
This book probably doesn't deserve the two stars that I gave it, and some people may be angry that I didn't rate it higher. I saw it at the bookstore, waited to get it on hold at the library, and in the meantime had it highly recommended by a patient's spouse among other people, so I was quite excited when it was available to me. Then the holidays hit and I didn't have much time and well, the book was due yesterday...no worries, it's a short read, and it promises to be a very interesting read to This book probably doesn't deserve the two stars that I gave it, and some people may be angry that I didn't rate it higher. I saw it at the bookstore, waited to get it on hold at the library, and in the meantime had it highly recommended by a patient's spouse among other people, so I was quite excited when it was available to me. Then the holidays hit and I didn't have much time and well, the book was due yesterday...no worries, it's a short read, and it promises to be a very interesting read to boot. Let's just say at times I needed to take some Ritalin to keep focused and finish the book today.Sep 01, 2011
90 Minutes in Heaven was a fantastic book! I loved it! It kept me interested throughout the whole thing. If you like books that touch your heart this book is for you. Also, if you've ever wondered what heaven is like, this is also for you. What made me want to read this book is the recent passing of a close family member. In the book, Don Piper gets in a car crash and is pronounced dead. He is welcomed to Heaven and spends 90 minutes there. He says that they are the greatest moments of his life 90 Minutes in Heaven was a fantastic book! I loved it! It kept me interested throughout the whole thing. If you like books that touch your heart this book is for you. Also, if you've ever wondered what heaven is like, this is also for you. What made me want to read this book is the recent passing of a close family member. In the book, Don Piper gets in a car crash and is pronounced dead. He is welcomed to Heaven and spends 90 minutes there. He says that they are the greatest moments of his life and prays for God to take him back throughout his recovery. It shows how amazing things the Lord can do for us. He suffers alot of pain but, he makes great progress. The rest is for you to find out... ...moreJan 31, 2012
Have you ever wondered where you are going after you die? Do you even know where you're going after you die? Well in 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life written by Don Piper we find the story of Don Piper who died in a car accident, went to heaven, and came back to earth. He was driving home to Houston from the Baptist General Convention of Texas on Wednesday morning when he had to cross the bridge over Trinity River in a cloudburst. Right after the bridge there was a sharp Have you ever wondered where you are going after you die? Do you even know where you're going after you die? Well in 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life written by Don Piper we find the story of Don Piper who died in a car accident, went to heaven, and came back to earth. He was driving home to Houston from the Baptist General Convention of Texas on Wednesday morning when he had to cross the bridge over Trinity River in a cloudburst. Right after the bridge there was a sharp incline going up that lacks drivers' visibility in both directions. Just before he cleared the bridge, an 18 wheel semi- truck sandwiched his small car head on. That's when he got a glimpse of what heaven is like.Sep 22, 2015
Okay let me open with this (and a friend has pointed out how often I open with this information). I'm a Christian. I'm an assistant pastor in our congregation. So I approach this advisedly.Jan 01, 2009
This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I commend this author for the inner strength that he found within himself to be able to pull through such a horrific accident and recovery period. It made me realize how fortunate I am to have zero physical restrictions in my life, as well as my family. I was also touched by his willingness since the accident to reach out to many other people who had similar accidents. But I wonder how this story would have been told if he had not been a Southern Baptist Minister? I believe that his background I commend this author for the inner strength that he found within himself to be able to pull through such a horrific accident and recovery period. It made me realize how fortunate I am to have zero physical restrictions in my life, as well as my family. I was also touched by his willingness since the accident to reach out to many other people who had similar accidents. But I wonder how this story would have been told if he had not been a Southern Baptist Minister? I believe that his background in religion made this story very biased based on his religious beliefs. The last chapter left me feeling a little bitter. I was disappointed that he denounced other NDE's he has heard from other people over the years by saying they were too "rehearsed", when his own experience sounded as if it was pulled from scripture. It is quite arrogant of him to say he knows what he experienced was "real", not like anyone else's story. This is such a personal and intimate experience for any individual who have had a Near Death Experience (NDE). Everyone's story is "real" to them and should be accepted as such. ...moreApr 15, 2008
**spoiler** reveals some of what’s in the book.Feb 19, 2009
This book wasn't what I expected. One chapter describing a horrific accident, 2 chapters about a visit to heaven followed by several chapters describing a grueling recovery, rehabilitation and fight with depression, then a few chapters of personal back patting about how much the authors experience has helped others. Not exactly the inspiration someone suffering a loss would need. I read this book because I have a friend grieving the loss of her son and I thought perhaps this book might help her, This book wasn't what I expected. One chapter describing a horrific accident, 2 chapters about a visit to heaven followed by several chapters describing a grueling recovery, rehabilitation and fight with depression, then a few chapters of personal back patting about how much the authors experience has helped others. Not exactly the inspiration someone suffering a loss would need. I read this book because I have a friend grieving the loss of her son and I thought perhaps this book might help her, I won't be passing it on because I think it would only depress her further. ...moreJan 18, 2016
Believers (like myself) will find this will find this inspirational. Non-believers, don’t waste your time because you’re only going to complain about it. Although I found the story inspirational, I think the title of the book is a little misleading. I was expecting much more detail about the heaven experience. This was only a small portion of the overall book. The majority of the book described the incredibly horrible accident that led to his visit to the “pearly gates†and even more so of his Believers (like myself) will find this will find this inspirational. Non-believers, don’t waste your time because you’re only going to complain about it. Although I found the story inspirational, I think the title of the book is a little misleading. I was expecting much more detail about the heaven experience. This was only a small portion of the overall book. The majority of the book described the incredibly horrible accident that led to his visit to the “pearly gates†and even more so of his painful recovery (both mentally and physically) experience. Although he now knows why God sent him back, the recovery process was full of pain, suffering, and anguish.Mar 31, 2018
I'm always skeptical of stories like this one, in which a person claims to have been to Heaven. When I saw the movie version of this book, I was emotionally moved and found hope in the story. Now that I've read the book, I have found the same hope in its pages that I saw on the screen. Whether or not Don Piper has been telling the truth about his experience in 1989, is not for me to decide. Only God and he know for sure. What is for me to decide is if I will be touched by Reverend Piper's I'm always skeptical of stories like this one, in which a person claims to have been to Heaven. When I saw the movie version of this book, I was emotionally moved and found hope in the story. Now that I've read the book, I have found the same hope in its pages that I saw on the screen. Whether or not Don Piper has been telling the truth about his experience in 1989, is not for me to decide. Only God and he know for sure. What is for me to decide is if I will be touched by Reverend Piper's ministry.Jun 24, 2013
As I read this book I did my best to empathize with its author. I am very glad that he was able to learn lessons from his experience and allow God to bring Good from all the pain he had to suffer, for indeed, it sounds like he suffered a lot. That he has helped so many people since and his tragedy inspired so much prayer seem to be irrefutable and wonderful things.Mar 12, 2008
This book is about a guy who clinically dies in a car wreck for 90 minutes, until he miraculously comes back to life. While "dead" he experiences heaven and then proceeds to preach to everyone that will listen. I suppose if you are the spiritual Christian type, then you will find this book appealing and inspirational. I am extremely skeptical about these sorts of things and therefore can't relate well. The book was written by Don Piper with the help of an established writer. It was apparent the This book is about a guy who clinically dies in a car wreck for 90 minutes, until he miraculously comes back to life. While "dead" he experiences heaven and then proceeds to preach to everyone that will listen. I suppose if you are the spiritual Christian type, then you will find this book appealing and inspirational. I am extremely skeptical about these sorts of things and therefore can't relate well. The book was written by Don Piper with the help of an established writer. It was apparent the writer didn't have much of a say in the final product, as the author repeats himself numerous times until you want to beat yourself over the head with it. The other aspect of the book that I am not sure whether I liked or disliked, was the fact that I was under the assumption that the book was going to be almost entirely about the heavenly experience. Instead, there was ONE chapter about the experience, and about 19 other chapters talking about the pain of recovery (mostly the same thing over and over again). In all, I found the book redundant and boring, but the thought of an afterlife seems mildly interesting and the one chapter describing it is really the only redeeming quality of this book. My suggestion: read only the first two chapters and consider it a 'short' story. ...moreSep 01, 2018
I listened to this one while folding laundry. It was short and sweet. The writing wasn't great and the story was choppy like others have said but I really enjoyed hearing his experience. There was a lot of "praising Jesus" and although this seems to turn readers off to his message one cannot deny that this man beat all the odds and survived something horrific (the accident). The chapter on his actual time in heaven was short and I was expecting more and wanted to hear more. But it was also I listened to this one while folding laundry. It was short and sweet. The writing wasn't great and the story was choppy like others have said but I really enjoyed hearing his experience. There was a lot of "praising Jesus" and although this seems to turn readers off to his message one cannot deny that this man beat all the odds and survived something horrific (the accident). The chapter on his actual time in heaven was short and I was expecting more and wanted to hear more. But it was also interesting to me to hear his struggle all through his recovery of why did this happen and why was I sent back and then ultimately him discovering his purpose in helping others through tough times. No matter if you are a "believer" or not this man has lead an amazing life amongst all the pain and suffering he has had to endure. Even if I don't agree with all of his theology his trying to be compassionate to others who are suffering was inspiring to me and someone I would want to emulate. ...moreMay 12, 2017
Red Dot Book Review— By: Hannah StillsonJan 24, 2016
I almost gave up on this book. Having lost several people in 2015, I wanted to know more about heaven. Instead, there's some description about what Piper saw and experienced in heaven (and all of it is wonderful) but this book is mostly about his accident and recovery--in vivid detail. That's when I nearly stopped reading, mostly because I'm squeamish. But I'm glad I continued, because I realize now that every bit of information about Piper's accident, pain, recovery, struggle with depression, I almost gave up on this book. Having lost several people in 2015, I wanted to know more about heaven. Instead, there's some description about what Piper saw and experienced in heaven (and all of it is wonderful) but this book is mostly about his accident and recovery--in vivid detail. That's when I nearly stopped reading, mostly because I'm squeamish. But I'm glad I continued, because I realize now that every bit of information about Piper's accident, pain, recovery, struggle with depression, and finding new purpose again is vital to understanding why we are here on earth when we yearn to be in heaven. I appreciate Piper's honesty in discussing his emotions. Although I initially wanted him to gloss over the more difficult parts of his story, I'm so glad he didn't. This book affected me in ways I never expected, but needed. Then again, God knew that. :) ...moreJul 21, 2008
I think the author did a great job in describing a very difficult personal experience and how God used him to help others dealing with issues in life to bring them closer to God. I can only imagine how difficult it was for him to write this book. I think people who expected the entire book to be about his 90 minutes in heaven were disappointed. If you read this book with an open mind and no expectations, I think you'll get a lot out of it. Don Piper's message is to relate how God used him to I think the author did a great job in describing a very difficult personal experience and how God used him to help others dealing with issues in life to bring them closer to God. I can only imagine how difficult it was for him to write this book. I think people who expected the entire book to be about his 90 minutes in heaven were disappointed. If you read this book with an open mind and no expectations, I think you'll get a lot out of it. Don Piper's message is to relate how God used him to help others...not to convince anyone of his experience. ...moreJul 30, 2016
These are the kinds of books that are so incredibly difficult to review because each reading experience will differ so much based on your background and beliefs. As a Christian, these books make me a little bit wary. I find them preachy and polarizing instead of encouraging, but if someone who reads this is uplifted or inspired by it, that is wonderful. This is just not my cup of tea.Feb 25, 2013
This book is very sad, but also inspirational. You read about the torture the man must go through in recoverying from his crash, but it's inspirational because of the experience he had with God. Great book.Mar 26, 2013
I really enjoyed the story and the style it was written. I also really enjoyed the fact that after his recovery, Don Piper was able to minister to many others going through similar issues. Did Piper really spend 90 minutes in Heaven? Only God knows.Apr 08, 2019
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