About the author
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back is a 2010 New York Times best-selling Christian biography written by a Methodist pastor, Reverend Todd Burpo from rural Nebraska, and Lynn Vincent and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. The book documents the near-death experience and the miraculous vision by Burpo's then nearly four-years-old gravely ill son Colton Burpo in 2002, during his appendix surgery, and his visit to heaven. By April 2012, more than one million ebooks had been sold, and more than 10 million copies had been sold by 2014. A feature film based on the book was released on April 16, 2014, earning $101 million at the box office. == Summary == In the year 2002, Methodist pastor, Reverend Todd Burpo, lived with his wife Sonja and their two children in a shanty town in rural Nebraska. Their two children were a daughter named Cassie (born in 1996) and a son named Colton (born in 1999). Reverend Todd Burpo and his family were poor and he often struggled to make ends meet for his family, despite working both as a pastor and as a store clerk along with picking up various odd jobs.
📖 Where to start with Todd Burpo
💬 What our editors say about Todd Burpo's books
“While compelling for believers, this narrative may frustrate readers seeking rigorous academic theology or scientific scrutiny. The reliance on a toddler’s recollection lacks empirical verification, which might alienate skeptics…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back
“While the narrative provides an engaging and emotionally resonant account of a child’s extraordinary journey, it is not suitable for skeptics or readers seeking rigorous historical or scientific validation. The reliance on…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Heaven Is for Real
“While this book offers a compelling and emotionally resonant perspective on heaven, it may not suit readers with skeptical tendencies or those preferring rigorous theological analysis over personal anecdote. Individuals seeking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back - Large Print Burpo, Todd
📋 Editions by Todd Burpo in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip | — | Thomas Nelson | 192 | 9780849946158 |
| Heaven Is for Real | 2010 | Turtleback Books | 163 | 9781613836668 |
| Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip | 2011 | Gale, a Cengage Company | 229 | 9781594153556 |
