My Rating: 4/5
Pages 205 • Speed: Fast
Subject: Inspirational
In 1989 Don Piper's car was crushed by an eighteen wheeler at 110 mile an hour impact against the metal rail of a bridge in Texas. He was pronounced dead at the scene and for 90 minutes remained without a pulse. Don Piper immediately went to heaven where he saw his deceased family and friends praising God with music, joy, and glory beyond description. Meanwhile, back on earth a bystander who happened to be a minister felt the undeniable impression from God to go pray for the victim. Despite the EMT's reassurance that he was already deceased, he knew what he had to do. After offering prayer he began to sing "What Friend We Have In Jesus." The dead man woke up and began to sing with him. For the next several months Don Piper underwent excrutiating surgeries, pain and procedures. He said his biggest trial was not the pain, but tasting the sweet joys of heaven without being allowed to stay. Not wanting to be thrown into a looney bin, it took 2 years for him to share his experience with anyone. After realizing what hope his message can bring, he's written a book- unpretentious and direct. Chapters are of his life before the accident, his short time in heaven, and the pains of recovery learning. He shares lessons of humility, service, and faith that won't be soon forgotten.
