Heaven is for real book review
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy’s Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back, by Todd Burpo
It was published in 2010 by Thomas Nelson. It is just over 150 pages.
Heaven Is for Real is the true story of the four-year old son of a small town Nebraska pastor who during emergency surgery slips from consciousness and enters heaven. He survives and begins talking about being able to look down and see the doctor operating and his dad praying in the waiting room. The family didn’t know what to believe but soon the evidence was clear.
Heaven is for Real Book is heartwarming
“Heaven is for Real” book is a heartwarming, simple, and surprisingly biblical glimpse into a little four year old boy’s journey into Heaven. Colton Burpo was four year’s old when he found himself at death’s door. His family didn’t realize he had made his amazing journey until small but shocking revelations that amazed and bewildered his parents began to leak out. Colton didn’t just have one sit down conversation, he let his journey be known one startling revelation at a time.
I am a skeptic at heart. A book such as this one would not catch my attention and I would not give it a second look. A lot of books such as this one are fake, unbiblical and simply outright inconsistent with what I know to be the truth from the Bible. However Colton Burpo’s story was great and refreshing and surprisingly accurate explanation of what is waiting for those that are going to Heaven.
How could he know? The thing he knew in Heaven is for real book?
How could this little boy know the things that he knew? How could he have known about the relatives that have died long before he was born? How could someone so young speak of Heaven, Christ and the glories that await Christians? How could he know all these things that he had never been taught or shown before?
Colton said he met his miscarried sister, whom no one had told him about, and his great grandfather who died 30 years before Colton was born, then shared impossible-to-know details about each. He describes the horse that only Jesus could ride, about how “reaaally big” God and his chair are, and how the Holy Spirit “shoots down power” from heaven to help us.
Told by the father, but often in Colton’s own words, the disarmingly simple message is heaven is a real place, Jesus really loves children, and be ready, there is a coming last battle. I suggest that you read Heaven is for real book, it is life changing and very powerful.
Wow what an amazing book I wish i could convince my unbelieving friends and family to read it.
I read this book and couldn’t put it down. I can’t wait to see my Husband in heaven, where he went just a year ago.
I read the book from front to back and was impressed at the experience this young lad was could tell and me being a bible scholar I know he was telling the truth, pray that I can make that everlasting journey.
This book was absolutely amazing. I read it in no time and wished it would have never ended. I am truly amazed. Thank you so much for sharing your story with the world. God Bless!
I really enjoyed this book. I couldn’t put it down. It was so well written and believable. One problem: I had to loan my Kindle to a co-worker so she could read it this weekend! She recently lost a young friend who was a believer and I know this will be a great help!
I received a copy of your book from my Mother in law whom I love very much. I read the entire book in one evening as I could not put it down. I want to thank you for sharing your
story as it answered many questions that I had as we lost our full term daughter at birth. I always wondered if she stayed a baby or grew up in Heaven, or if we would ever see her again. My faith grew with reading your book. Thank you!
Heaven is for Real should be read by everyone the world over. Will be telling everyone about this book! Bought on Monday, 3-21-2011; finished reading the next day. With love to all who read this message. Janet Rousch, 3-25-2011.
I am so thankful that my daughter shared this book with me. I know that Heaven is real, but to hear the discription from a 4 year old perspective was so enlightening. I believe that the end is drawing very close and people truly need to be getting their hearts ready to me Jesus. The Word of God said, “we must come as a little child”. We need to humble ourself and let him use us like he did Colton.
Inspiring reading for both the non-Christian and Christian….!!! I think the Lord annoints certain people with knowledge of the here-after for our faith to be made stronger! What a WONDERFUL GOD WE HAVE!!!!
My son was murdered in 2008 the pain has been unbearable, but after reading this book I can feel confidant that he really is in a better place and that I truly will see him again.
AWESOME BOOK…I was unable to put the book down…a must read for all
Thank God for Colton’s amazing experience. I so very much appreciate The Burpo family’s decision to write this amazing book. My husband, (my best friend) passed from illnesses at 51 on Aug. 28th, 2007, and my Mom passed at 85 on Nov. 3rd, 2009. I feel their comforting presence many times, and I thank God for Colton’s journey to reassure our troubled world, and our troubled souls that God does love us enough to give us Jesus, and give us this beautiful promise of our next life. I pray your book is read by everyone.
What a great and very sad story.As a mother i know how you must have felt,My child was very ill at one time i did not know if she would live or die it almost killed me.I know i was not living the right life.And that GOD took me to my knees,I have never prayed so hard in my life.We started back in church and doing the right things and prayed and prayed.God healed her.I will forever live for him.And thank him for all he has done for us.The LORD is the only way!!And i am so happy Colton is doing well.Oh i could share so many stories..May GOD bless you all.And again great book!! Im so glad that you shared your story…kerrie
This book is AMAZING!!! I bought it yesterday & finished it today
This is a kind of book once you start reading you can’t put it down!!! I have recommended this book to alot of people and I am mailing a book to some relatives out of state to read 
I just finished reading the book and loved it . . . my Dad just left for heaven 5 months ago and Colton was such a help to me in his descriptions . . .so I can know what my Dad is seeing for he loved the Lord too !! Thank you Colton, for sharing with your Mom and Dad, what you saw and experienced !!
just finished your book. it is nice to read a book like this and know about the author personnally and know what is in this book is for real. it has grounded my faith as I have been going through some tough times and the timing for this gift couldnt have been better
My niece gave me a copy of “Heaven is for Real” for Christmas. Read it in 3 hours. I was so impressed with his story and the “Prince of Peace” photo and background story to it. I went onto the artist’s website and ordered that oil painting. It is now hanging over the fireplace in my family room. Several of my friends came over to see it. If you get a chance, I read in 2010, “Heaven is So Real” by Choo Thomas. It’s a international bestseller, so far over a million copies sold. If you haven’t read it, you would be transformed by it. It’s like being “Born Again” again. I feel closer to the Lord since reading it and having the “Prince of Peace” in my home. I have shared your “Heaven is For Real” with some of my friends, and they are planning on reading and getting the oil painting also. I can see that Colton has a powerful anointing on his life at such an early age. I am anxious to hear how our Lord will work in his life till the Rapture takes place. God Bless! Yvonne Kress
Loved the story. Made me feel happy and somewhat peaceful. I lost my husband several years ago, quite suddenly, and its reassuring to know that I’ll see him again some day.
I’m not a big reader but tonight I read your entire book and after I cried for a long time (tears of joy). God is in my life and will keep a special place in my heart, I just wanted you to know I’m thankful for this book and your family.
This was the book that made our family’s faith real. I read this book to my daughters ages 8 & 12. We read the book in a day. It really opened our hearts to God. What a beautiful ending to your challenging times. Now my kids undestand the importance of having christ in their lives. We feel like we know what heaven will be like. That is the best felling thanks to your story and our faith will continue to grow. God bless all of you!
Thank you for sharing your story! Received the book yesterday, finished it tonight. God Bless You and your family! I can’t wait to meet Jesus! Kathy
Heaven is for Real is amazing. I don’t know how to put it into words. It was encouraging, heart-thrilling, convicting and spurred me on toward love and good deeds for His glory. My father had a massive brain bleed while driving and slipped into a coma about 14 years ago. He didn’t know Jesus personally. Our pastors and family prayed over him in the hospital to be physically healed, but more importantly, to accept Christ. When he came out of his coma many weeks later, he was able to tell of seeing us praying, from above his bed. He also said he knew he would be okay, as long as the staff didn’t pull the sheet up over his body. He did confess with his mouth that he prayed to accept Jesus! I know that Heaven is for Real…and that God is always working. This book, with an innocent child’s account is even more exciting and precious. I especially liked how Todd backs it all up with Scriptures. Thank you for sharing your story, dear Burpo family!! May God use this to bring many to Himself!! Love in Christ from Ohio.
I was so moved by this book. I read the entire book in one evening.Thank you so much for writing it. I can’t wait to pass it around to others. God bless all of you. You have a beautiful family.
Thank you! My children wanted this book to read while we were traveling. We have passed so many copies around and it has blessed so many people. God is so AWESOME! Thank you!
I liked the book very much. It is a wonderful portrayal of the innocence and open-mindedness of children – Godd Bless Them All!
Whenever dought enters my mind I try to get my hands on real life stories of heaven like you have in your book.
I lost my 22 year old son in a plain crash 3 years ago. He came to me 3 monthes later and told me he was in the most beautiful place he said I can’t even explain to you how beautil it is. I asked him how are you handeling missing everyone we miss you so much. He told me you don’t feel that here. He told me he was flying all the time. I asked him if I could touch him and he consintrated really hard and I ran my hand down the side of is head onto his shoulder.
He said he had to leave and I went to hug him and my arms went though him. He said thats how it is here.
I woke up the next morning and told my husband Kyle was either here or I had the most vivid dream I have ever had. My husband told me he had prayed that Kyle would come to me that night.
It doesn’t make me miss him less but it helps to know he is in a good place..
I have always known that He is real and that He is there, never a doubt. This book gave me more of an image of heaven. I knew it would be beautiful but Colton gave me more of an idea. I pray for Colton and your family and I will keep praying for all of you. God bless Colton and your family for telling us about heaven Thank you
I usually will start a book and never finish it but i could not but the book down and finished it in one day, i still have chills from reading it. Thank you
This book has been a blessing to me and my entire family. Thank-you so much for sharing this miracle with us.
I want to THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for courageously sharing Colton’s experience and writing this book for us! I began reading Colton’s story and I did not put it down until I finished it! I have lost 4 babies (most recent, our stillborn son, Landon 6-29-10). You have answered many questions for me and strengthened my faith! You have also reassured me that I WILL meet and be united with all of my babies someday(AND STAND BEFORE THE THRONE OF GOD!)! You have inspired me to open up my Bible (again) and get closer to God, especially in our time of grieving! Again, heartfeltly, THANK YOU! Jen
We look forward to updates on you and your family in the future!
I have never been a reader. In fact there’s only one book I’ve read all the way through for entertainment and that was over 10 years ago. I just lost my father suddenly a couple months ago at the young age of 56. I myself am only 26 so its hard for me to deal with the fact he’s gone. My husband bought me a e-reader for Christmas cause I told him I wanted to try reading. I wanted to find a book that would give me comfort and I saw your book recommended on my ereader and I bought it and started reading it right away. I couldn’t put the book down. I even fell asleep reading it and woke up and continued reading it. I had it done in 24 hours which is hard to do with a 10 and 2 year old constantly needing your attention. Colton has totally restored my faith. Jesus is always on my mind and I’m telling everyone about thus book. Thank you so much for telling us your story. I find comfort in knowing my Dad is with Jesus. My Dad was not always a man of god but I pray that he asked god for forgiveness and that he was forgiven. Its hard for us as humans to truly believe there’s a heaven even though we want to. we need to always see it to believe. And now we can see it through Coltons eyes. Thank you so much. God Bless
I am only on Chapter 8 and i love it so far i don’t even want to put it down it is so good. It is wonderful!!!!
Absolutely loved the book. Cried as I read it, cried as I told others about it. Will buy many and give to all my friends and family, especially those not saved. I also had an older boy (30) die in a car wreck 8 yrs ago. He did know the Lord but had also had sin in his life. But I truly feel he was forgiven and is with the Father. He was honestly searching and crying out for him days before.Thank you so much for writing this book. Many will be saved.
My 16 year old died on December 1, 2010. My sincere hope is that what Colin says is true.
It IS real!!! Have faith and believe!