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)

Enlightening, Credible and Life Changing

Would you consider the audio edition of Proof of Heaven to be better than the print version?

Although I usually prefer books in print, the audio edition narrated by the author revealed the emotion in his voice and perhaps surpassed anything that could have been lost in listening.

What other book might you compare Proof of Heaven to and why?

Many Lives, Many MastersDr. Brian Weiss

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

Eben Alexander as Eben Alexander, obviously.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Eben recognized his sister as the beautiful girl with him on his journey.

Any additional comments?

Only someone reviewing the story as something other than fact could give this book less than 5 stars. I mean, who could discover factual proof of heaven for the first time and give it less than 5 stars?

Inpiring and hopeful story

Eben Alexander's story is very inspiring. This book gave me an entirely new perspective on life.

Excellent Book

Excellent book. I am so glad I decided to purchase it, as it confirmed my beliefs. Definitely suggest to others to buy the audible version.

Great Story.

This book is well written and Dr. Alexander narration is interesting and easy to listen to. Christians need to keep listening to the end as he eventually ties his near death experience to Jesus.

I love it

This book saved me. I was doubtful that anything was waiting for me beyond. But now I have hope.

god is good God is real

This book is great for those who know that there is a God , those that have a very strong faith and those who are lacking in faith in whatever religion they may be. The underlying principle of this book is that essentially God is one God is love and God is real. Read this during the difficult times we are living in today It will give you a glimpse of hope and the eternal reality.

Best read to date.

Imbued me with peace and joy throughout. The careful deliberate attempt to convey the experience provided a wonderful glimpse of the afterlife in a humble yet profound way, solidly backed with a complimentary scientific perspective. Don't miss this one!

Thank You

Thank You so much for sharing ❤ we have suffered the loss of my father and my mother was greatly comforted by your experience...I shared with her your experience. Thank you.

interesting and convincing

This topic is interesting and the audiobook was well done. I love that the author narrated his story. Recommend.

From an NIH-funded Scientist & pediatrician

This may be the most important book published in the recent modern world. It should be considered essential reading for those who wish to understand the human spirit, it’s integration into the physical body, and it’s relationship to both physical science & spirituality. One cannot fully understand the human spirit without the insights provided in this powerful testimony.