To Heaven and Back : A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, and Life Again: a True Story by Mary C. Neal (2012, Trade Paperback)

Interesting but heavy emphasis on religion

Everyone wonders about if there's an afterlife and what is it like. Having a strong medical background I have faced seeing death frequently and have recently lost my mother for which I still grieve. I was interested in a physician's experience with actually dying and returning after resuscitation. Although the author had a Lutheran background, I found the book relying more heavily on discussing the strong faith and religion rather than the ( recalled) experiences of actual death. I found it interesting enough, it essentially repeats what we have all heard before. I was looking for descriptions of actual experiences in more detail. If you are not a very religious person, you may question the validity of the documented experience. I don't regret reading it, but I don't completely accept the story as unadulterated facts. The presence of hope and faith in religion are certainly dominant features in this book. Sadly I was somewhat disappointed to read the book was promoted on Fox News which I frankly despise because of Fox's long history of false information.
Perhaps I had incorrect expectations of the book, but for some people, they may also questioning the validity and accuracy of the book.
I didn't spend a lot of money on it used, but I can't say it was enlightening to me.Read full review

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Amazing stories of Heaven! I am blessed.

I love near death stories and this one kept me enthralled with the stories of Heaven. Heaven is real!!! God has shown me Heaven in dreams and it is exactly like the description in this book. No more sorrow, no more pain! Joy for all eternity. Jesus Christ is there and so are our loved ones who have gone on. To the author: God bless you for writing your experiences in Heaven. It made my heart smile. God bless one and all.Read full review

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Recommend!

This is a great story about the author. I read the entire book in three days as it was a really interesting story. I have probably read two dozen books about this type of experience and I find it amazing that the Lord grants people this amazing journey.Read full review

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God Amazing Mercies

The story is a true story and an account of God’s mercy and unbelievable miracle. I have seen the story on TV but the book details other events where it’s clear that God has been with doctor Cathy and her family and He made her aware of His presence; A God who loves her.

Once I began to read it I couldn’t put it down. It is easy to understand. Read full review

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Doctor Mom dies, but lives to tell about where her spirit went for several minutes.

Take a person who has always been more scientifically minded than religious minded and let her get a glimpse of Heaven and she'll not only find herself with quite a tale to tell, but she will also have trouble finding the right religious words to describe her experience. But she gets her message across very well. Her view of Heaven may have been limited, but the effect on her life was certainly profound. Her book is more about this effect on her life than it is about her brief visit. A wonderful account to read of her and her family's lives, and the impact this event had on them.Read full review

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Great book, easy reading from noted doctor who died under a waterfall for 30 minutes, came back to life and shares experiences

EUC book. Easy reading. Came promptly.

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Uplifting and a Great Read!

This book is a must read! So comforting and therapeutic! A wonderful taste of the greatness of God!

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Not what I thought

I was hoping for more about Heaven. Her experience lasted only a few seconds....unless more is coming later in the book....but not sure I will get there. Doesnt make me want to read her sequel. But that's just me.Read full review

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To heaven and back is very inspiring!

Pope Benedict said you can never predict how God will intervene. This story shows an amazing intervention!

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Not what I expected

Really was not impressed with the book. I feel for the family, very sad. I was expecting something uplifting about her encounter but, I walked away just sad for her and her families misfortunes. Not what I expected.Read full review