Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back is a true story by Todd Burpo, an American pastor. It chronicles the out-of-body experience of his son Colton. At the age of 4, Colton underwent emergency surgery for a burst appendix. During the procedure, Colton's heart stopped for a short period of time. Upon waking up, he began to tell his parents, who were devoutly Christian, that he had visited heaven and returned. The book explores his account of his heavenly journey and other unusual stories about his experience. It is a captivating and inspirational account, making Heaven Is for Real a New York Times Best Seller and a highly acclaimed and top-selling book that has touched the lives of millions of readers worldwide.
