Listen free for 30 days

  • A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven

  • Or, How I Made Peace with the Paranormal and Stigmatized Zealots and Cynics in the Process
  • Written by: Corey Taylor
  • Narrated by: Corey Taylor
  • Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

Pick 1 audiobook a month from our unmatched collection.
Listen all you want to thousands of included audiobooks, Originals, and podcasts.
Access exclusive sales and deals.
Premium Plus auto-renews for $14.95/mo + applicable taxes after 30 days. Cancel anytime.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven cover art

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven

Written by: Corey Taylor
Narrated by: Corey Taylor
Try for $0.00

$14.95 a month after 30 days. Cancel anytime.

Buy Now for $28.29

Buy Now for $28.29

Pay using card ending in
By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's Conditions of Use and Amazon's Privacy Notice. Tax where applicable.

Publisher's Summary

In this book, Corey Taylor undertakes something never before attempted in the history of rock superstardom: he takes you with him as he journeys undercover through various ghostbusting groups who do their best to gather information and evidence about the existence of spirits. Some are more credible than others, and, frankly, some are completely insane, but all are observed with appropriate seriousness as Taylor attempts to better understand some of the spooky things that have happened to him in his life, especially that night at the Cold House.

But that's not all, folks. Taylor once again gives you a behind-the-scenes tour of his crazy life and the many beyond-the-grave events he's encountered. (You'll be shocked how often Slipknot has been invaded by the supernatural). Taylor also touches on his religious background and how it led him to believe in much more than the Man in the Sky.

©2013 Corey Taylor (P)2013 Tantor

What listeners say about A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Heaven

Average Customer Ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    15
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    1
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    14
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    13
  • 4 Stars
    1
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Titles won't do it justice, just dive in.

What a fantastic mix of subject matter! I came across this book from an interview he participated in, and was expecting it to simply be a collection of his spooky experiences.

It's much more than that. It's intelligent, thoughtful, funny (actual snorts, chuckles and smiles well scattered throughout from me while listening) and yes, even a few spoopy shudders.

Having Corey read what he wrote definitely imparts the right feel for the book. I don't think anyone else could have pulled off the very plainly written personality on paper quite like the Great Big Mouth himself. (the sheer and varied amount of euphemisms for poopy pants, buttholes and more was amazing and I most certainly plan on co-opting some of his colourful exclamations for my daily life. Like calling someone a dick duster. That's *definitely* happening in the near future.)

It's playful and provoking. I know he's a smart man, but I wasn't expecting a genuine and plausible equation for "intelligent energy"!

(Also, that term in and of itself to describe what "ghosts" are, is really cool to me and is definitely accurate to how he speaks on his experiences and thought process)

It's so, so grounded despite also being written by a highly caffeinated man with unmanaged ADD. Meaning that you get these incredible life lesson gems, tidbits of his life, the stories of the intelligent energy he and others experienced, and absolutely sideways tangents where both reader and listener sort of forget what they were talking about to begin with.

If it were anyone else I don't think it would work, but it does here. It makes sense and he asks some very excellent and thought provoking questions that may indeed be answered one day.

I fully plan on listening again, and again.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!

  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    5 out of 5 stars

Go with the flow

My favourite part is when he says: the worst thing is reading your own book.
Book is great title does not pay omage to the story. don't get me wrong: story is awesome!!

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!