Cindy F. (johnnysangel) -
Helpful Score: 8
I've read a lot of these books - having to do with NDEs and I think this one is as close to the mark as it gets. As a previous poster mentioned, if you've had a similar experience you can relate. My experience was similar and yet very different. But I recognized truth in the pages of this one. If you're interested in this kind of thing, you'll enjoy this book.
Nadine (23dollars) -
Helpful Score: 5
I enjoyed reading about this respected neurosurgeon's near death experience while he was in a coma for almost a week.
He discovered the oneness of all life and the illusion or "dream" of separate beings, and he encourages meditation to increase awareness of our true nature, which leads to heavenwhich is remembering wholeness.
I also enjoyed the portions where Dr. Alexander tries to illustrate the fact that spirituality and science are most definitely not mutually exclusive.
Now, of course, this isn't a book for everyone. Skeptics should simply skip it rather than read it just to massage their own egos with harsh criticism.
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He discovered the oneness of all life and the illusion or "dream" of separate beings, and he encourages meditation to increase awareness of our true nature, which leads to heavenwhich is remembering wholeness.
I also enjoyed the portions where Dr. Alexander tries to illustrate the fact that spirituality and science are most definitely not mutually exclusive.
Now, of course, this isn't a book for everyone. Skeptics should simply skip it rather than read it just to massage their own egos with harsh criticism.
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Nahur F. (nahur) reviewed Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
The most medically thorough description of Near Death Experience I have ever read.
Cheryl P. (Engsetterlover) reviewed Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife on + 54 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I basically enjoyed Proof of Heaven. I believe in what Dr. Alexander says. He just didn't give me enough description of what he saw and experienced. So I was somewhat disappointed. I know he said that our words/vocabulary can not begin to describe Heaven but when I began reading this book, that was what I was wanting to know.
It is obvious that Dr. Alexander is very intelligent and I am sure a great doctor. There were a couple of sections too technical (and I am in the allied health field)for enjoyable reading. I realize this is from his need to describe and explain his thoughts concerning Heaven, consciousness and our being loved to his colleagues and other scientific thinking people.
It is obvious that Dr. Alexander is very intelligent and I am sure a great doctor. There were a couple of sections too technical (and I am in the allied health field)for enjoyable reading. I realize this is from his need to describe and explain his thoughts concerning Heaven, consciousness and our being loved to his colleagues and other scientific thinking people.
Roseanne T. (Roseannemft) reviewed Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife on + 7 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Very interesting--the author's agnostic views and his conversion are very well written.
Susan T. (sendmeabook) reviewed Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife on + 4 more book reviews
Let me begin by saying that I do believe in God, I believe in Heaven and I believe in miracles. But, this book is so arrogantly written that I had to force myself to finish reading it. As a reader, I was told so many times throughout this book that Dr. Alexander's near death experience was so much "more" than anyone else's. For example, and I quote, "At the risk of oversimplifying, I was allowed to die harder, and travel deeper, than almost all NDE subjects before me." (Insert eye roll here.) While Dr. Alexander's credentials and experiences are impressive, his gloating is not. In my opinion, what Dr. Alexander needs is a good dose of humility.
Kathy H. (skaytes) reviewed Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife on + 226 more book reviews
Loved this book! Wanted to keep reading it till done and not put it down.
Taryn C. (TarynC) -
I enjoyed this book. I found it to be believable given his background I doubt he would want to ruin his reputation by fabricating this story. Keep an open mind!
Court D. (VCD3) -
Terrific read .... if you've been through something like this you will relate ... I did .... if you have not been through something like this, you may not believe or understand .. but know this, there are those who have been and KNOW it's truth.
Elaine C. reviewed Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife on + 2 more book reviews
Good read.
Sally P. reviewed Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife on + 89 more book reviews
I have always been fascinated with near death experience stories (NDE), so I was just waiting to dig into this one. It had everything--NDE, written by a neurosurgeon, and not too long.
Well, for me, this book was too long and that includes the fact that a quarter of it was acknowledgments and appendices.
The underlying story was fascinating--the NDE itself, the illness that caused it to happen, the family stories. The rest was just boring. Perhaps the author was trying to convince his peer group that it was real. For me enough was enough.
In rating this one, I went up to 3 stars because the basic story was so good. Really, it was 2.5 stars for me.
Well, for me, this book was too long and that includes the fact that a quarter of it was acknowledgments and appendices.
The underlying story was fascinating--the NDE itself, the illness that caused it to happen, the family stories. The rest was just boring. Perhaps the author was trying to convince his peer group that it was real. For me enough was enough.
In rating this one, I went up to 3 stars because the basic story was so good. Really, it was 2.5 stars for me.
John D. (bathory777) reviewed Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife on + 20 more book reviews
Very good book!
