Reflections

90 Minutes In Heaven By Don Piper – Reviewed

Posted by on Feb 5, 2009 | 2 Comments

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.

  • Helen Smith

    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.

  • http://www.behind90minutesinheaven.com Rene Jorgensen

    Agree with above – heaven in Near Death Experiences if far greater than our human hearts. It’s a good book and Piper should be congratulated for sharing his Near Death Experience. Only readers should be aware of one serious mistake he makes in the book which is to jump from hearing songs praising Jesus and meeting fellow Christians in heaven to religious fundamentalism. Research of Near Death Experiences show that there is no evidence to support that heaven is exclusively for Christians, or a narrow interpretation of the Bible, as experiences of heaven happen in all cultures and religions. Cross cultural studies of Near Death Experiences show that the Golden Rule truly means that we must love our neighbor – even if this person is of another faith – and “hell” is not something we can simply throw around when we disagree with people. If you have not fallen asleep in Christ, or simply use reason as well, and want to know what people who have Near Death Experiences truly experience in Heaven, have a look at my book Behind 90 Minutes in Heaven.