The Map of Heaven

How Science, Religion, and Ordinary People Are Proving the Afterlife

De: Eben Alexander M.D.

Narrado por: Eben Alexander M.D.

The author of the number-one New York Times best seller Proof of Heaven teams up with the sages of times past, modern scientists, and with ordinary people who have had profound spiritual experiences to show the reality of heaven and our true identities as spiritual beings.

WhenProof of Heaven was published, some people contacted Dr. Eben Alexander to argue that his near death experience was impossible. But many more have written to say his story resonated with them in profound ways. Because of what these people have told him, Dr. Alexander has come to realize that sharing his story has allowed people to believe what so many in ancient times knew: there is more to life, and to the universe, than this single earthly life.

Dr. Alexander met and heard from thousands of individuals whom his story has affected. He also studied what the world’s religious traditions, and its philosophers, have had to say about the soul’s survival of death, and he has been deeply surprised at how often those voices from the past synch up with what he heard from people today. In The Map of Heaven, he shares some of the stories that the people have told him and links them up with what the world’s spiritual traditions have to say about the journey of the soul.

Part metaphysical detective story, part manual for living, The Map of Heaven explores humankind’s spiritual history and the birth of modern science in the 17th century, showing how we forgot, and are now at last remembering, who we really are and what our true destiny really is.

©2014 Eben Alexander (P)2014 Simon & Schuster Audio

A great follow up to Proof of Heaven!

This book is a fantastic follow up to Proof of Heaven. There are many applications in this book that make meaning of our every day challenges and life questions.

The depth of this book has confirmed so much that I have felt existed!

After speed reading Dr. Alexander's book, "Proof of Heaven", I couldn't wait to read "The Map of Heaven." It truly confirmed so much of what I had long suspected and brought so much peace to my heart. I too experienced the monarch butterfly's presence as I walked the labyrinth in prayer - I have felt the peaceful and assuring presence of my husband after he died, which certainly has helped me through my grief process. For me, starting a new life without my husband here on earth, was so unsettling - but now with him fully at my side, wherever I am, I feel certain that I will find my way, thanks to the knowledge and my husband is still with me wherever I am. Thank you, Dr. Alexander - it was also good that you were able to read the book to us, it certainly confirms your insights as you verbalized your message.
I will have to dig out a CD that I have around here somewhere which I bought at the Notre Dame Chartes, outside of Paris.... The sound of the organ should now give me new meaning as well! I appreciated that reference in this book.

Not what I expected

The book was indeed good and Dr Alexander was very informative. I just wanted to hear more of afterlife experiences.

Illuminatingly Awesome

Very well written. and. kept my attention the whole way through. Well done! Dr. Alexander.

Spiritual Wikipedia!!

Regardless of your place in life, the information shared within this book applies completely. it matters.

Recovery from life's doubts

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

Yes, we all need reminders in this sometimes cynical world. My son passed away and I find great comfort in hearing hopeful things about where he has gone.

Who was your favorite character and why?

There are many good stories and quotes from people who have had a glimpse of the "worlds beyond this one."

What about Eben Alexander’s performance did you like?

Eben's voice is reassuring and his conviction convincing.

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

It made my heart fill with the light of hope

Any additional comments?

Give it a few times to soak in...these stories and bits of information have a powerful effect over time.

Good but not as captivating as Proof of Heaven

Does a good job of making the case that the scientific and the spiritual are not in conflict with each other. His first book was more captivating, howeverothers p

Quality content

Thank you for taking the time to get this done, Dr. Alexander. The recounts of so many resonates with my heart. Also, the sacred acoustics information was very helpful.

great book despite being shorter

I'd have to say Evan Alexander is my favorite author I was reluctant to get this book because it was shorter but it was well worth it I could listen to it twice in a row

An organized historical & current overview

I’ve read a lot of books about the near death experience, reincarnation, consciousness, and the greater reality - some written by people who have graduate physics training but also appear to be mystics. Each book adds to a big picture as I’m seeking to understand what is reality, what is the purpose of life, is there something beyond death.

What I like about Dr. Eben Alexander’s book is that he has read a lot of the classic or relevant “hard books” and has thought about how they relate to his and others’ consciousness-stretching experiences.

I know that I too should read Plato, Socrates, Emanuel Swedenborg, and the other authors’ works that Dr. Alexander read and referenced. But I probably won’t, so I do appreciate Dr. Alexander’s distillation of the essential points he found in these books with regard to consciousness and the human experience of life and beyond.

There is a long introduction to this book, and then it starts with classic philosophy lines of thought, so I was worried that I was going to be bored. Nope. Dr. Alexander reads his own work, with a voice that is easy to listen to and I loved hearing out loud words I’ve often read, but never heard pronounced. That was a bonus!

Classic writings throughout history and expert opinions on consciousness are the bones of this book, giving those who are scientifically-minded food for thought and places to start reading. Throughout the book are letters people sent to Dr. Alexander after having read his first book, sharing their own experiences. Such letters, with their common points, add to the validity of the existence of a greater reality and flesh out the narrative.

The logical thought process of Dr. Eben Alexander has helped me to clarify and organize the ideas and experiences read from other books related to the continuation of Consciousness and the existence of a greater reality. This book is a clean and clear introduction and review at the same time. Pleasant and interesting too.