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)

could not stop

loved this book craved every word. I'm so glad you shared your story with us!

hope for everyone

this is an extraordinary experience that emcompases spirituality and science, I recommend this book for everyone.

Amazingly comforting

Wow!! This book gave me such a sense of peace. I’m so grateful to have read it.

Compelling

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Highly recommended.

What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative?

As a physician touched many of my own thoughts. Glad he's the one that went through the experience and not me. An amazing illness and journey.

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

I could feel the emotion of the story in his voice

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Couldn't stop listening.

Worth it

I’ve been wanting to read this book for a few years, and I’ve been holding out because I kept coming across other books that were more recently released, but this book’s age is in no way indicative of irrelevance. I’m glad I got into it. I do wish the author went into greater detail on his experience (a lot of the focus was on the doubt surrounding his experience, the science behind alternate theories, and his family experience, which was all interesting, but I read it for the spiritual aspect, so I wish there was more of that) but I appreciate the reflections in the new afterword. There wasn’t a boring moment in the book, I would recommend it to anyone.

For Believers and Non-Believers

I loved this book. My sister told me about it and she was right. The descriptions of his experience gave me goosebumps. I shared this with my husband and he enjoyed it as much as I did. I loved that the author read the book himself. I believe that he really experienced what he said he did. You can hear how strongly he feels about what he experienced. Listening to his story gave me peace and joy knowing the Lord loves us so much. Thank you Dr Alexander for sharing this.

NDE finallly made credible by noted neurosurgeon

Where does Proof of Heaven rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It was not the most entertaining, but it was very thought provoking. it triggered several intense conversations among my family and friends.

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

my husband died three years ago and i found this book and the whole story to be believable and comforting.

Beautiful story

I’ve put off reading this book because I’ve listened to Dr. Alexander recount this information on YouTube. There are many recordings of him speaking at conventions. I was hoping to learn a bit more than what we hear in his appearances but it seemed to be the same info but just drawn out. I like the condensed version of events better. Still a beautiful story nonetheless.

lovely submission for a "heaven"

the story is wonderful considering is professional reasoning, great audible read during a traffic jam

If you've ever wondered you must read!

Dr. Alexander's articulate account of his "journey to heaven" while in a coma for 7 days is a must read! Heaven, God and such inanimate things are impossible to describe with mere mortal words, but he does an excellent job of coming quite close. As a neurosurgeon he was a huge skeptic; but after his vividly-remembered experience, he has no doubt but that heaven exists. Well-written, but could have been read by a more seasoned narrator.