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Heaven Is For Real
''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 book written by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. The book documents the report of a near-death experience by Burpo's three-year-old son Colton. 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 Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent co-wrote this book when Todd Burpo's three-year-old son had appendicitis. When Colton's mother Sonja first noticed he was not feeling well she took him to the emergency room and was told that Colton had influenza, as all the tests for a possible appendicitis came back negative. Colton vomited often, and his parents suspected he did not just have influenza. When Todd and Sonja went to a different emergency r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lynn Vincent
Lynn Vincent (born 1962) is an American writer, journalist, and author or co-author of 12 books. Vincent's work focuses on memoirs, history, and narrative nonfiction. From 2022-2025, she served as the executive editor of ''World'' magazine. Her 2018 book ''Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Navy History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man'' debuted at #5 on ''The New York Times'' Best Seller List. ''Indianapolis'' was chosen by Amazon editors as the Best History Book of 2018 and the #3 best book of the year overall. The book was also selected as one of the best of 2018 by Barnes & Noble, ''Kirkus Reviews'' and NPR. In 2010, Vincent wrote, with Todd Burpo, ''Heaven Is for Real'', the story of the four-year-old son of a Nebraska pastor who had a near-death experience during emergency surgery and claimed to have visited heaven. The book spent more than 200 consecutive weeks on ''The New York Times'' Best Seller list, with 77 weeks at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kelly Reilly
Jessica Kelly Siobhán Reilly (born 18 July 1977) is an English actress. She first appeared on screen in 1995 on the series ''The Biz (TV series), The Biz''. Her other television work includes starring roles in the British crime drama ''Above Suspicion (TV series), Above Suspicion'' (2009–2012), the American psychological medical drama ''Black Box (TV series), Black Box'' (2014), the American Anthology series, anthology crime drama ''True Detective'' (2015) and the historical fantasy drama ''Britannia (TV series), Britannia'' (2018). Between 2018 and 2024, she played Beth Dutton on the Paramount Network neo-Western drama series'' Yellowstone (American TV series), Yellowstone'', opposite Kevin Costner. Reilly's film work began in 2000 in the English comedy film ''Maybe Baby (film), Maybe Baby''. She went on to have a supporting role in the romantic drama ''Pride & Prejudice (2005 film), Pride & Prejudice'' (2005), a leading role in the horror thriller film ''Eden Lake'' (2008), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Children And Death
A child () is a human being between the stages of childbirth, birth and puberty, or between the Development of the human body, developmental period of infancy and puberty. The term may also refer to an unborn human being. In English-speaking countries, the legal definition of ''child'' generally refers to a minor (law), minor, in this case as a person younger than the local age of majority (there are exceptions such as, for example, the consume and purchase of alcoholic beverage even after said age of majority), regardless of their physical, mental and sexual development as biological adults. Children generally have fewer Children's rights, rights and responsibilities than adults. They are generally classed as unable to make serious decisions. ''Child'' may also describe a relationship with a parent (such as sons and daughters of any age) or, Metaphor, metaphorically, an authority figure, or signify group membership in a clan, tribe, or religion; it can also signify being str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Literature
Christian literature is the literary aspect of Christian media, and it constitutes a huge body of extremely varied writing. History The Christian genre spans a variety of media and art forms that highlight Christian beliefs, narratives, and moral teachings. At its core are the lessons of Jesus Christ, the gospel, and the mission of the Great Commission. Common themes include virtues like love, faith, forgiveness, and hope, as well as the idea of resurrection. Stories often center on the struggle between good and evil, showcasing personal transformation and salvation. Christianity has long influenced artistic expression, with Christian art and architecture thriving during the medieval and Renaissance eras under church sponsorship. The historical link between patrons and artists reflects the faithful’s bond with God, seen in the tradition of patron saints. The rise of mass media transformed the spread of Christian works, notably with the printing press. The Gutenberg Bible, p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Non-fiction Books Adapted Into Films
Non-fiction (or nonfiction) is any document or media content that attempts, in good faith, to convey information only about the real world, rather than being grounded in imagination. Non-fiction typically aims to present topics objectively based on historical, scientific, and empirical information. However, some non-fiction ranges into more subjective territory, including sincerely held opinions on real-world topics. Often referring specifically to prose writing, non-fiction is one of the two fundamental approaches to story and storytelling, in contrast to narrative fiction, which is largely populated by imaginary characters and events. Non-fiction writers can show the reasons and consequences of events, they can compare, contrast, classify, categorise and summarise information, put the facts in a logical or chronological order, infer and reach conclusions about facts, etc. They can use graphic, structural and printed appearance features such as pictures, graphs or charts, d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Non-fiction Books
1 (one, unit, unity) is a number, numeral, and glyph. It is the first and smallest positive integer of the infinite sequence of natural numbers. This fundamental property has led to its unique uses in other fields, ranging from science to sports, where it commonly denotes the first, leading, or top thing in a group. 1 is the unit of counting or measurement, a determiner for singular nouns, and a gender-neutral pronoun. Historically, the representation of 1 evolved from ancient Sumerian and Babylonian symbols to the modern Arabic numeral. In mathematics, 1 is the multiplicative identity, meaning that any number multiplied by 1 equals the same number. 1 is by convention not considered a prime number. In digital technology, 1 represents the "on" state in binary code, the foundation of computing. Philosophically, 1 symbolizes the ultimate reality or source of existence in various traditions. In mathematics The number 1 is the first natural number after 0. Each natural numbe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Storm (author)
''For the film, television director and actor, see Howard Storm (director)'' Howard Storm (born October 26, 1946) is an American Christian minister, writer, and painter. He is a former professor and chairman of the art department at Northern Kentucky University. In 2000, he authored ''My Descent Into Death'', which chronicles his near-death experience. Storm's near-death experience has been cited in literature on near-death studies, and his book has garnered endorsement by gothic fiction writer Anne Rice before it was acquired by Doubleday and republished in 2005. Storm has retold his story on NBC's ''Today Show'', ''The Oprah Winfrey Show'',Howard Storm, ''My descent into death: and the message of love which brought me back'', London: Claireview, 2000, front end leaf. '' 48 Hours'', ''Discovery Channel'' and ''Coast to Coast AM''.Former atheist to tell how near-death changed life: Author, missionary says he was delivered from hell, ''Dayton Daily News'', January 28, 2006. Biog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Proof Of Heaven
''Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife'' is a 2012 ''New York Times'' bestselling nonfiction book and autobiographical book written by the American neurosurgeon Eben Alexander and published by Simon & Schuster. The book describes a near-death experience Alexander had while suffering from what should have been a fatal case of acute, gram-negative ''Escherichia coli'' bacterial meningitis, while on a ventilator and in a near death coma for one full week, with death eminently predicted by his medical experts. Alexander describes how the experience changed his perceptions of life and the afterlife. The book was a commercial success but also was the subject of scientific criticism in relation to misconceptions about neurology, like relating to medically induced coma as brain death. Summary In the fall of 2008, Alexander, a doctor at Lynchburg General Hospital in Virginia, contracted a very rare bacterial meningitis and spent seven days in a coma. During this s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miracles From Heaven
''Miracles from Heaven'' is a 2016 American Christian drama film directed by Patricia Riggen and written by Randy Brown. It is based on the book of the same name by Christy Beam, which recounts the true story of her young daughter who had a near-death experience and was later cured of an incurable disease. The film stars Jennifer Garner, Kylie Rogers, Martin Henderson, John Carroll Lynch, Eugenio Derbez, and Queen Latifah. Principal photography began in Atlanta, Georgia, in July 2015. The film was released on March 16, 2016. The movie was financially successful, becoming the 8th highest-grossing Christian film in the United States. Although critical reception was mixed, Garner's performance earned general praise. Plot The film is based on a true story set in Burleson, Texas between 2007 and 2011. Christy and Kevin Beam live with their three daughters Abby, Anna, and Adelynn and are active in their local church. One day, Anna starts repeatedly vomiting and is taken to see a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
90 Minutes In Heaven
''90 Minutes in Heaven'' is a 2004 Christian book written by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey. The book documents the author's death and resurrection experience in 1989. ''90 Minutes in Heaven'' remained on the ''New York Times Bestseller List'' for more than five years and has sold over six million copies. The book has also been adapted into a feature-length film, released in theaters on September 11, 2015. Summary On January 18, 1989, Baptist minister Don Piper was on his way home from a conference in Texas when a semi-trailer truck struck his Ford Escort while crossing a bridge. Piper describes that he was crushed by the roof of his car, the steering wheel impaled his chest, and the dashboard collapsed on his legs. When paramedics arrived, they could not find any sign of life in Piper and covered him with a tarp leaving him there from 11:45 AM until 1:15 PM as a fellow pastor prayed over him while waiting for the medical examiner to arrive. According to Piper, he went stra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
23 Minutes In Hell
''23 Minutes in Hell'' is a personal book written by Protestantism, Protestant Christians, Christian Bill Wiese and published in 2006. The book recounts what the author claims were his experiences in Hell in Christianity, hell in 1998. The book and the underlying story within it are the topic of a series of speaking tours given by Wiese, predominantly to Protestant churches and other Christian organizations. He says his visits to hell were out-of-body experiences that were also Vision (spirituality), visions, one lasting 23 minutes and the other 10 seconds. Description Wiese states that he had been a Christian since 1970, but had never studied hell before his experiences on the night of November 22, 1998. According to the book, Wiese, then a real estate broker, found himself in a cell approximately high and by in area, where there were two foul-smelling beasts, personifications of evil and terror, who spoke in a blasphemous language. Wiese says that the creatures had strength ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
