90 Minutes In Heaven By Don Piper - Reviewed
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What happens when we die? There is enough interest in this subject that makes us all think about our demise when we die. Some of us believe that when life ends, that’s it. We turn to a pile of dust and are forever silent. Others believe that we live on in spirit and for eternity spend the remaining time in heaven or hell.
In his book 90 Minutes In Heaven, we experience what Don Piper explains was his trip to heaven. He explains that following a tragic traffic accident he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. During the 90 minutes he remained in his vehicle as a DOA, Mr. Piper has a life changing experience in which he is transported to what he believes was heaven and is reunited with his family, friends and others who he has met while alive.
But I found the book disappointing. Disappointing because Mr. Piper only spends approximately about 10 to 15% of the entire book, explaining his time in heaven. The remainder of the book explains his injuries and the time he had spent in rehabilitation.
Also his decription of heaven is nothing we haven’t heard before. There were gates, heavenly singing and music that he only describes as beyond human recognition. He also describes his meeting with relatives that adds nothing to what we have already heard from others.
Overall I found the book somewhat as a disappointment. There was no God moment mentioned.
But what do you think? If you have read the book please share your views with us.
God Bless.
One Comment
Helen Smith
October 1st, 2009
at 12:04pm
I HATED the book. What came to my mind is that is was fake; however, when I see Don Piper, he seems sincere. Either he just doesn’t express himself well, or whoever edited/helped market the book, chose the wrong information to highlight as important. On the other hand, I found “Embraced by the Light” (Betty Edy?) very inspiring, with some beautiful lessons to teach (esp. a unique way of looking at “street people” as blessings — opportunities to practice one of the Bibles greatest messages: charity — not according to “deservingness”, but according to need). I often get the argument that “when you give money to people on the street, they use if for drugs/alchohol. Well, I just say, if you see someone who’s been drinking, buy him/her coffee and a sandwich instead of giving money which might be used for more alcohol. Take the time to be charitable. When I see people with signs asking for help, I drive thru a Dunkin Donuts and bring them food and drink. Each time I have received a kind thank you, and sometimes big smiles.