4.13/5
Author: Mary C. Neal
Publication Date: May 29, 2012
Formats: PDF,Paperback,Kindle,Audible Audiobook,Audio CD
Rating: 4.13/5 out of 12081
Publisher: WaterBrook
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Feb 20, 2013
One of the things I liked most about this book was that it's clear that Dr. Neal isn't a writer, and I don't mean that in an offensive way at all. Her prose is very simple, with little (if any) embellishments, flowery language, or complex syntax. And the reason why I like that for this text is because it adds authenticity to her story. She's not a charismatic, artistic type trying to sell a story or argue her own point of view... she is very much just a medical professional who has led a life One of the things I liked most about this book was that it's clear that Dr. Neal isn't a writer, and I don't mean that in an offensive way at all. Her prose is very simple, with little (if any) embellishments, flowery language, or complex syntax. And the reason why I like that for this text is because it adds authenticity to her story. She's not a charismatic, artistic type trying to sell a story or argue her own point of view... she is very much just a medical professional who has led a life that's been repeatedly touched by God's amazing power, and who feels that she has an obligation to share those stories with the world.Jun 11, 2012
To Heaven and Back is "a doctor's extraordinary account of her death, Heaven, angels and life again" and is supposedly true is all aspects.Jul 19, 2012
Being a health care professional who has watched many codes and many people die, I was interested in reading about the spiritual aspect of what I physically saw. Basically, it is very easy to tell when the spirit leaves the body, but during the process of dying/coding it is all very clinical. This book was interesting and enlightening. It approached the aspect of death from a different angle, the experience from a person who experienced tragedy and her struggle with life and death. It is Being a health care professional who has watched many codes and many people die, I was interested in reading about the spiritual aspect of what I physically saw. Basically, it is very easy to tell when the spirit leaves the body, but during the process of dying/coding it is all very clinical. This book was interesting and enlightening. It approached the aspect of death from a different angle, the experience from a person who experienced tragedy and her struggle with life and death. It is inspiring for those facing or fearing death. I did wish it was a little more philosophical and deep, I found the message to be very simple. But I guess a simple message is easy to understand for people from different backgrounds. ...moreJun 25, 2012
Life is spiritial journey and second chances are real with God.May 30, 2012
I love reading about Near Death Experiences. I've read quite a few different accounts and love to see their similarities and differences.Aug 11, 2012
As an RN, I was looking for a clinical explanation of what happened when she "died" and came back. What injuries she sustained? How her brain could have survived the oxygen deprivation? What brain injury would have been usual for that type of exposure? Who better to deliver that level of detail than an orthopedic surgeon? What I got was the usual "bright light and glowing nebulous beings" that fill most near death experience descriptions. There was vague timing and inattention to detail. For As an RN, I was looking for a clinical explanation of what happened when she "died" and came back. What injuries she sustained? How her brain could have survived the oxygen deprivation? What brain injury would have been usual for that type of exposure? Who better to deliver that level of detail than an orthopedic surgeon? What I got was the usual "bright light and glowing nebulous beings" that fill most near death experience descriptions. There was vague timing and inattention to detail. For example, at one point she referred to an angel who spoke to her but in the same paragraph called him Jesus. The thing that really bothered me was her report that she "died" and then traveled from Chile via charter plane, commercial airline (lying to the flight attendants) and rental car back to Wyoming prior to seeking treatment for her injuries. That was just crazy and foolish. I guess my disappointment is that it is not what I thought it was. It was an interesting story with reassuring details of the after-life but convincing it is not. It did not strike me as much different from other stories about people who believe they have gone to heaven and returned. ...moreJan 12, 2013
This is not a review, just bits I would like to remember later. However, it must be noted that I read this book in one sitting. All 220 pages of it. I have never done that before.Jun 14, 2012
I think that Mary Neal’s book is important for people to read. Her incredible experience gives us hope regarding the purpose of our lives and the meaning of our deaths. She is a most admirable person and her book will be of interest and help to people who are interested in NDE’s, what happens to us when we die, and how we should try to live our lives in preparation for this. For these reasons, this book is invaluable.Jan 24, 2015
3.5 StarsDec 19, 2015
I've read a dozen or so books about near death experiences and I've found that I prefer the books that focus on the details of the event rather than trying to convert everyone who opens up the book. People can believe whatever they want and write books about it too. It's just not very fun to read in my opinion.Sep 24, 2012
To Heaven and Back is the story of one woman’s life of providential living.Feb 08, 2013
Gosh, I just don't know about this one. Certainly her survival and recovery is a miracle, but some of this book is just so "out there". An angel in the form of an owl sent to stare at her in order to convey a message (chapter 21)?? Not particularly well written, either. I'd give it 2.5 stars, but I rounded up.March 18, 2015
A kayak accident during a South American adventure takes one woman to heaven where she experienced God's peace, joy, and angels and back to life again. In 1999 in the Los Rios region of southern Chile, orthopedic surgeon, devoted wife and loving mother Dr. Mary Neal drowned in a kayak accident. Whil...Full ReviewJanuary 6, 2013
A kayak accident during a South American adventure takes one woman to heaven where she experienced God's peace, joy, and angels and back to life again. In 1999 in the Los Rios region of southern Chile, orthopedic surgeon, devoted wife and loving mother Dr. Mary Neal drowned in a kayak accident. While cascading down a waterfall, her kayak became pinned at the bottom and she was immediately and ...February 17, 2013
A great book that will make you take a hard look at your own spiritual relationship with Christ and his work in your own life,May 21, 2012
Reading this book was like listening to a terribly dull acquaintance with something fascinating to say. I was intrigued by her story and inspired by its message but it was so pedestrianly written and took so long to get to the events themselves, then when it did she did not tell you enough about them, and lacked the powers of description to bring them to life with the luminosity she obvioulsy felt. I am probably being unfair to her as she is an MD not a writer, and i suppose the matter of fact Reading this book was like listening to a terribly dull acquaintance with something fascinating to say. I was intrigued by her story and inspired by its message but it was so pedestrianly written and took so long to get to the events themselves, then when it did she did not tell you enough about them, and lacked the powers of description to bring them to life with the luminosity she obvioulsy felt. I am probably being unfair to her as she is an MD not a writer, and i suppose the matter of fact way in which it is written adds credence to her testimony.Sep 11, 2012
This is one of those books that someone gave to me and told me I "just had" to read it. The genre of book (someone dies, goes to heaven and then comes back to life) is not something I would normally read. But, out of respect to the one who gave it to me, I read it. You could read my review on the other book from this genre which I read, because my feelings are much the same. The author of this book is credible, being an adult, a medical doctor and a parent, but the reflections on heaven are the This is one of those books that someone gave to me and told me I "just had" to read it. The genre of book (someone dies, goes to heaven and then comes back to life) is not something I would normally read. But, out of respect to the one who gave it to me, I read it. You could read my review on the other book from this genre which I read, because my feelings are much the same. The author of this book is credible, being an adult, a medical doctor and a parent, but the reflections on heaven are the same. Her book goes beyond just a heavenly vision, however. She see angels, then sees an angel in an owl that visits her house. She imagines that the dead are helping trees blossom and reassuring her through a variety of natural means. Her theology is a bit off too, for instance, she talks about the preexistence of souls that are sent to inhabit babies, who are in touch with the spiritual, angelic world, but then grow up and forget all the wonder of that place. I could say more, but take it from me, you don't want to read this book!! ...moreJan 30, 2013
This is a fascinating little book, a quick read, about the life experiences of a woman who had a near death experience. But it is not so much about her brief journey to heaven and back as about her experiences with miracles and angels in her life.May 27, 2012
Interesting book. I already believe that heaven is a real place. I already believe in God. I believe the Bible is true. Since I AM a believer, I didn't need convincing. I don't know that this book would convince someone who WASN'T a believer to become one.Apr 25, 2013
To be sure, the author,orthopaedic surgeon Mary C. Neal, MD, encountered some seriously traumatic experiences, once in 1999 when she nearly died in a kayaking incident and again ten years later when she lost her son in a senseless automobile accident. This woman has had a lot with which to process and cope. On a personal level, my heart goes out to her and wish her love and support.Feb 24, 2013
February 24, 2013 – Sunday. COINCIDENCE OR DESIGN? We all experience events in our lives that startle us from time to time. These occasions make us stop and ask our selves if what just happened to us was a coincidence or part of a greater, grand design or plan. Good fortune and luck falls into this category. I consider myself a very fortunate person. Years ago a political critic and opponent of mine accused me of living a ‘charmed life’, something I took as a back-handed compliment. Its true. I February 24, 2013 – Sunday. COINCIDENCE OR DESIGN? We all experience events in our lives that startle us from time to time. These occasions make us stop and ask our selves if what just happened to us was a coincidence or part of a greater, grand design or plan. Good fortune and luck falls into this category. I consider myself a very fortunate person. Years ago a political critic and opponent of mine accused me of living a ‘charmed life’, something I took as a back-handed compliment. Its true. I have been the direct recipient of many blessings that have come my way that I neither felt worthy of receiving nor could explain how my own actions had brought about such good fortune. I have also suffered loss, pain, and sorrow in my life, though much less frequently than the good that has come my way. Why good things happen and bad things happen to us is one of the great mysteries of life. Who of has hasn’t asked, “Why do bad things happen to good people?â€Feb 13, 2019
To Heaven and Back is not the book to read if you're interested in near-death experiences. The fact that the author is a trained surgeon led me to assume I would hear a scientific approach to her experiences after nearly drowning in a kayaking accident on a river in Chile. It's quite the opposite. The book seemed deeply confused; and I did not find the author sympathetic in the least. She claims to have been directly saved by God more than once, in fact several times in her life; but somehow To Heaven and Back is not the book to read if you're interested in near-death experiences. The fact that the author is a trained surgeon led me to assume I would hear a scientific approach to her experiences after nearly drowning in a kayaking accident on a river in Chile. It's quite the opposite. The book seemed deeply confused; and I did not find the author sympathetic in the least. She claims to have been directly saved by God more than once, in fact several times in her life; but somehow managed to stop thinking about God in between these salvations, until the near-drowning.Jun 13, 2012
"Many have said that my experience is remarkable. What I find more remarkable, however, is how readily many people in our society believe outlandish and unsubstantiated urban myths and conspiracies (Pop Rocks and Coke, JFK assassination, AIDS is man-made, etc.), yet disregard thousands of personal and consistent testimonies of miracles and near-death experiences from people throughout all cultures and religions." (pg 205).Feb 02, 2013
Warning: Spoiler Alert!!Nov 03, 2012
I've always been inspired by people's accounts of being in Heaven. Whether they've had a near-death experience or they've been given insight into Heaven it's a sign to me that Heaven is real and that God's promise to us is true. So when I was given the chance to review this book I jumped at it. While I may be a bit impartial on the subject I did truly enjoy this book.Take your time and choose the perfect book.
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