• Proof of Heaven

  • A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife
  • By: Eben Alexander
  • Narrated by: Eben Alexander
  • Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.3 out of 5 stars (5,262 ratings)

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Proof of Heaven

By: Eben Alexander
Narrated by: Eben Alexander
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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)

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Proof

I enjoyed the book. And I believe your experience. Thank you for sharing your story. Draws me closer to the Lord. His love. His light. Knowing where my daughter is. Such peace.

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Truly an amazing and inspiring experience. I enjoyed this book and I believe his experience.

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Gives me hope!

Well written, the Narration was great as well, kept me reading than rereading . it gives me hope that we don't just fade into nothingness, that we go on to a better existence! Glad you survived Dr. Alexander and are here well enough to share these facts with us. continued success and Health to you and your family!

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Wanted to hear more experience

I did not need a proof
I wanted to hear more stories about the other side

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Wonderful Account

Such a miracle! I enjoyed hearing his account of his experience of the afterlife. Thank you for sharing.

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Be cautious!

While I do believe that actually happened to the author and is a great proof of evidence as such NDEs do occur. It troubles me to see no mention of why we need Jesus in the first place. Too many ppl are coming out with we are all good. We are not all good, for it is written every man or woman’s heart is deceitful above all things.

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PROOF!

The proof of experience cannot be argued. This is a beautiful count of a testimony. I’m thankful that it has been shared with me, and I am thankful for the hope it gives. In a world where everything seems to be falling apart, we can believe in love, the love of Christ!

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Words are Powerful

And you found the right words to describe your experience…as good as those that exist here. Your story will enrich the lives of others and deepen the understanding for those who have started down this path.

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Very touching!
‘Love’
Eternity and quantum physics explained in down to earth terms.
Thank you for sharing your journey!

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Hope

Hope is was I seek in my life change. Maybe this book is part of that and I will read this more than once

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