Proof of Heaven

A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife

By: Eben Alexander M.D.

Narrated by: Eben Alexander M.D.

The #1 New York Times bestselling account of a neurosurgeon's own near-death experience—for readers 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. Reading it will change your life.

Compelling

If you're reading this review then you are contemplating the purchase of this book. Correct? Just get it. You won't be disappointed.

However, if you (as other readers have) expect the book to "deliver on it's promise" of including "God the Father, Jesus the Son and the Holy Spirit" then you will be disappointed. But, I do urge you to get the book and listen with an open mind.

I find it quite rude to give a negative review and rating to a book based solely on the fact that it does not conform to your set of beliefs. Nowhere in the description of the book does it promise to do so either. It is a well-written and researched book and deserves to be reviewed as such.

Those of you who do purchase the book I ask you to give it a fair review. No need to type out a response, just a click on the stars will do. Thanks!

A must read/listen for Christians and agnostics

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

Can't say since haven't read the book, but the audio version is well done and more impactful given the author delivers the content.

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

Heaven is Real - both give us insight and comfort.

What about Eben Alexander’s performance did you like?

Honest insight to his experience and perspective that kept me interested all the way through.

Any additional comments?

Really is worth listening to, especially if you a person of faith.

Author gives medical facts plus NDE

Because this is written by, and experienced by, a neurosurgeon, it adds something even more credible to the NDE.. He explains throughout the story where his body was at as the days go by, and what that means as far as brain activity, etc., and why his NDE cannot be attributed to his brain...it simply was not working. Incredibly interesting story. I very much enjoyed it.

I believe !

Would you listen to Proof of Heaven again? Why?

I would listen to this book again because it gave me a sense of peace

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

when Eben realized the identity of the girl on the butterfly's wing

What about Eben Alexander’s performance did you like?

I could hear his belief in his voice

Indescribable!

I cried, I laughed, I wondered, and I scared my neighbor walking around crying! I love the questions this prompted me to ask and think on and the story is truly powerful. Must read!