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A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip
to Heaven and Back
By Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
What this book is about: A detailed account of a child’s trip to Heaven that will challenge your beliefs. Burpo tells the story of his son, Colton, who escaped death by a miracle, and recounts Colton’s beautiful answers to some of the most awe-inspiring questions about life, death and Heaven. The 4-year-old tells of events he should have no knowledge of with joy and innocence that can only be described as the faith of a child. Colton shares his stories of sitting on Jesus’ lap, meeting people from the Bible as well as relatives he never met on Earth, and gives exquisite detail of what Heaven looks like. Colton’s intriguing tales about his new-found knowledge of Heaven and Earth affect everyone around him—from his nurses in the hospital to strangers he meets. You won’t be able to stop reading once you start. The words will grip your heart and make you question what you believe in an amazing way. From start to finish, you will find yourself believing more wholeheartedly than ever that Heaven, indeed, is for real.
Why you should read this book:
- It will encourage and uplift you.
- You will receive new insight about Heaven and what comes next.
- It is told from a father’s heart, which will touch your own heart.
- It will give you hope.
- Your spirit will be strengthened.
- You will find yourself cheering aloud with the triumphs of Burpo and his family.
- It will challenge your beliefs about life after death.
- If you have experienced loss, especially loss of a child, it will help you heal and give you new perspectives.
Must-Read Scale—Non-Fiction
5=Highest Value; 0=Lowest Value
| Importance to Society | 4.7 |
| Importance to You | 4.8 |
| Fun Read | 4.7 |
| Quality of Writing and Presentation | 4.6 |
| Perspective Changer | 4.8 |
| Overall Must-Read Rating | 4.7 |