Proof of Heaven

A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife

By: Eben Alexander

Narrated by: Eben Alexander

Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

The #1 New York Times bestselling account of a neurosurgeon's own near-death experience—for fans of 7 Lessons from Heaven.

Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew that NDEs feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress.

Then, Dr. Alexander’s own brain was attacked by a rare illness. The part of the brain that controls thought and emotion—and in essence makes us human—shut down completely. For seven days he lay in a coma. Then, as his doctors considered stopping treatment, Alexander’s eyes popped open. He had come back.

Alexander’s recovery is a medical miracle. But the real miracle of his story lies elsewhere. While his body lay in coma, Alexander journeyed beyond this world and encountered an angelic being who guided him into the deepest realms of super-physical existence. There he met, and spoke with, the Divine source of the universe itself.

Alexander’s story is not a fantasy. Before he underwent his journey, he could not reconcile his knowledge of neuroscience with any belief in heaven, God, or the soul. Today Alexander is a doctor who believes that true health can be achieved only when we realize that God and the soul are real and that death is not the end of personal existence but only a transition.

This story would be remarkable no matter who it happened to. That it happened to Dr. Alexander makes it revolutionary. No scientist or person of faith will be able to ignore it. Listening to it will change your life.

©2012 Eben Alexander (P)2012 Simon & Schuster, Inc

Critic reviews

"Dr. Eben Alexander's near-death experience is the most astounding I have heard in more than four decades of studying this phenomenon. In my opinion, Dr Alexander is living proof of an afterlife." (Raymond Moody, MD, PhD, author of Life Beyond Life)

"Eben Alexander brings a unique perspective to the sacred world combining a glorious, personal vision of spiritual consciousness with patient, insightful scientific inquiry. Proof of Heaven is a compelling story of what may lie ahead for all of us in the life beyond this one. We have nothing to fear." (Allan J. Hamilton, MD, FACS, author of The Scalpel and the Soul and Zen Mind, Zen Horse)

"I can highly recommend this important book that has the potential to break many scientific taboos." (Dr. Pim van Lommel, cardiologist, author of Consciousness Beyond Life: The Science of the Near-Death Experience)

This is a must-listen!

What made the experience of listening to Proof of Heaven the most enjoyable?

This book was made most enjoyable because it was read by the author. I could "feel" his enthusiasm and belief!

What did you like best about this story?

description of his experience

Which character – as performed by Eben Alexander – was your favorite?

Himself

What’s the most interesting tidbit you’ve picked up from this book?

That God is in us all

Any additional comments?

Thank you to the author, you touched my life.

Can not recommend highly enough

Much in the way the author struggles to describe the fullness of God, of heaven and of his experience within the confines of the human written and spoken word, (rudimentary by comparison) I too am struggling to find words adequate enough to convey depth and breath of emotion, connection and deep understanding I felt while listening to this book. In part because it deeply resonated with what I've felt and attempted to convey to others for so long and somehow always knew but also because it led me to understand that it (life, heaven, God, love, knowledge, etc. etc.) was far more meaningful than even I (with my "far out" new age Christian views) had even fathomed. If I was told I could only recommend one book from here on out, this would be it. All other books, fiction or non, will be greatly enhanced by reading this one first. It is the purest lens of universal context and wisdom that I have encountered thus far. Pure love.

WOW

I wish I could personally thank this writer for sharing his story!
This REAL story has touched me beyond words.
I have been to another realm - I did not realize, at that time, everything it meant- This book helped me understand more ...
& left me hungry for more knowledge ...

Highly credible and personal account.

If you could sum up Proof of Heaven in three words, what would they be?

Refreshing scientific viewpoint.

What about Eben Alexander’s performance did you like?

I actually appreciated that it wasn't a "performance." It was a reading of the book, by the author (a Doctor), with expected normal emotion (minor welling up in the voice a couple of times). It was so very credible from his point of view, let alone from his experience.I'm an engineer. I appreciate truth and facts. I dismiss most accounts of improbable events the moment I sense either some author-motivated personal gain or simpler explanation. Neither were present in this account - in fact, just the opposite. I wanted the clearest, most objective, most accountable peek into what we cannot measure (without actually experiencing it myself). For me, this is it, in spades.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Life, Part 2.

Proof of Heaven

Would you try another book from Eben Alexander and/or Eben Alexander?

It was a interesting but got into more technical medical information then I was interested in. So answer not sure.

Believe

What made the experience of listening to Proof of Heaven the most enjoyable?

The author's sincerely in his reading and his own scientific background.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Proof of Heaven?

His need to share what he'd experienced.

What does Eben Alexander bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

His sincerity.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I'm already a believer, so no extreme reactions. I do think his explanations are some of the clearest I've read.

Any additional comments?

For those still curious, try Many Masters, Many Lives.

Mesmerizing!

Dr. Alexander gave me a very vivid picture of his experience. I was so excited to find out what happened next I was on chapter 33 the first day. By day two I had finished my experience and I wanted more. I fell in love with his two sons, especially Bond (such a courageous little fellow) I am going back to listen to the audible book again. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. I am now not affraid to live or die.

Life changing

This book is a life changing experience. Thank you for sharing the story that God gave you.

A good story. Most of it held my interest.

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I would recommend this book, it's comforting and reinforces what some already know or believe.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I felt like some of the story about the authors background did not relate to the message he was trying to convey. Some details were not of interest and I didn't see how they related to the message.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Eben Alexander?

Maybe

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Maybe

Any additional comments?

Overall it was a good book.

Amazing and great. Would recommend to everyone.

I loved this book. I have always felt “Science cannot exist without God and God cannot exist without science”! I am a nurse and I loved all of the scientific information in this book because I feel it really tied in science and God. This was an inspirational story. Highly recommend.