“You will be moved by the honest, simple, childlike accounts of a little boy who has been to heaven. It’s compelling and convincing. It’s a book you should read. If you’re ready to go to heaven, this book will inspire you. If you’re not ready for heaven, allow a little child to lead you. Like Colton says, Heaven Is for Real.”
— Don Piper Speaker and Author, 90 Minutes in Heaven
“Every now and again a manuscript comes across my desk where the title intrigues me. That’s what happened with this particular book called Heaven Is for Real. I thought I’d just skim through it, but I couldn’t put it down. I read it from cover to cover. I was so impacted by the story. It’s a book that will not only make you love God more and fear death less, but it will help you understand that heaven is not a place where we just sit around for a thousand years singing Kumbaya; it’s a place where we begin to live as we were always meant to live, before the fall. If heaven is something that intrigues you, or troubles you, if you wonder what our lives will be like, then I highly recommend this book.”
— Sheila Walsh WOF Speaker and Author, Beautiful Things Happen When a Woman Trusts God
“Heaven is not a consolation prize. It is a real place that will be the eternal home for all who believe. Take a journey with Colton and Todd as they describe firsthand the wonders, mysteries, and majesty of heaven. It will make earth more meaningful and the future more hopeful.”
— Brady Boyd Senior Pastor, New Life Church, Colorado Springs
“There have been many stories of ‘near-death’ experiences that I simply have not read because I frankly didn’t know if I could trust the author. Well, I have read this book cover to cover and, moreover, I could hardly put it down! Why? Because I know the author and I believe him. Todd Burpo gives us a wonderful gift as he and his son lift the veil on eternity, allowing us a quick glimpse of what lies on the other side.”
— Dr. Everett Piper President, Oklahoma Wesleyan University Author, Why I’m a Liberal and Other Conservative Ideas
“In this beautiful and well-written book, Colton, age four, has an experience consistent with a near-death experience (NDE) while under anesthesia. I have scientifically studied over 1,600 NDEs, and found that typical NDEs may occur in very young children and while under anesthesia. Even after studying so many NDEs, I found Colton’s experience to be dramatic, exceptional, and an inspiration to Christians everywhere.”
— Jeffrey Long, MD Founder, Near Death Experience Research Foundation Author, Evidence of the Afterlife: The Science of Near-Death Experiences
“A beautifully written glimpse into heaven that will encourage those who doubt and thrill those who believe.”
— Ron Hall Coauthor, Same Kind of Different as Me
“Some stories want to be told. They simply have a life of their own. The book you hold in your hand is just such a story. But it won’t stay long with you; it will bubble over into your conversations in search of someone who has not yet heard. I know it will happen to you because that is what happened to me.”
— Phil McCallum Senior Pastor, Evergreen Community Church Bothell, Washington
“The Bible describes heaven as the dwelling place of God. It is a real place that all those who submit their lives to God will have as an eternal dwelling. In this book Todd Burpo relays the account of his son’s experience when he was in surgery for a burst appendix. It is honest and touching and encouraging to all of us who have an eternal hope.”
— Robert Morris Pastor, Gateway Church, Southlake, Texas
“Heaven Is for Real is a wonderful book. It reaffirms how important faith is in our lives—for children as well as adults.”
— Timothy P. O’Holleran, MD
“Colton’s story could have been in the New Testament—but God has chosen to speak to us in this twenty-first century through the unblemished eyes of a child, revealing some of the mysteries of heaven. The writing is compelling and the truth astonishing, creating a hunger for more.”
— Jo Anne Lyon General Superintendent, The Wesleyan Church
“God is so creative and credible! The discoveries of this book will amplify that in new ways. I’ve known Colton since birth. As a toddler, he already had a keen spiritual interest and intensity. At about age 3, he sat on my knee, looked me in the eyes and asked if I wanted to go to heaven when I died. Then told me “You need to have Jesus in your heart.” I commend this book as a fresh perspective on the reality of God, who often seems hidden yet interrupts on His schedule.”
— Phil Harris District Superintendent, Colorado-Nebraska District of the Wesleyan Church
“It is always a blessing to hear that Akiane’s paintings have touched another person’s life. Her Prince of Peace depiction of Christ remains one of her most beloved works. And as parents of a child that has experienced something extraordinary and unexplained by earthly measures, I celebrate with this family in their joy and in the telling of their special story.”
— Forelli Kramarik Coauthor, Akiane: Her Life, Her Heart, Her Poetry
