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To Heaven and Back

A Doctor's Extraordinary Account of Her Death, Heaven, Angels, and Life Again: A True Story

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To Heaven and Back

Written by: Mary C. Neal M.D.
Narrated by: Rebecca Lowman
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 #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD! Dr. Mary Neal tells the incredible story of the near-death experience that took her to heaven—where she encountered God’s peace, joy, and angels—and back to life again.

In 1999 in the Los Ríos region of southern Chile, orthopedic surgeon, devoted wife, and loving mother Dr. Mary Neal drowned in a kayak accident. While cascading down a waterfall, her kayak became pinned at the bottom and she was immediately and completely submerged. Despite the rescue efforts of her companions, Dr. Neal was underwater for too long, and as a result, she died.

To Heaven and Back is Dr. Neal’s remarkable story of her life’s spiritual journey and what happened as she moved from life to death to eternal life, and back again. Detailing her feelings and surroundings in heaven, her communication with angels, and her deep sense of sadness when she realized it wasn’t her time, Dr. Neal shares the captivating experience of her modern-day miracle.

Dr. Mary Neal’s life has been forever changed by her newfound understanding of her purpose on earth. Her awareness of God, her closer relationship with Jesus, and her personal spiritual journey was suddenly enhanced by a first-hand experience in heaven. To Heaven and Back will reacquaint you with the hope, wonder, and promise of heaven, while enriching your own faith and walk with God. Biographies Christian Living Christianity Near-Death Experience Parapsychology

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Her description of God's love for all that he has created, comes through so beautifully I felt finally, that God loves me, truly loves me and all that he has created. It is difficult to love that which one cannot see, but the good doctor allows us to see God through her eyes.. highly recommend!

Passionate honesty

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Loved it! I've learned alot through Mary C. Neal MD's experience. Thank you! Love & Blessings!

Enlightening

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Mary's description is perfectly in line to my sister's experience. It is totally believable because I have heard it told and described similarly. Talking with Jesus, riding with her, answering her questions and therefore Mary need not feel embarrased to explain that she too was talking with Jesus. He is capable of talking with more than one person from this earthly life. Discribed as total love and acceptance.... the bible speaks of people who walked with God, that means walk and talk. Good Book, I'd wish everyone would read it. They may well find the strength to go on.

Beautiful

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A very easy listen. I enjoyed listening to this book on my way to and from work. I found myself excited for my commute which is rare lol I really enjoyed what she had to say about our purpose in life and how we need to trust God to guide us in everything we do. What intrigued me most was the topic of coincidences and how when we notice a coincidence to really pay attention because that is more than likely God's hand in our lives. Overall a really good book.

Enlightening and Thought Provoking

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Thanks for sharing a journy full of God's presence. A beautiful way of inspiration, courage and love. Thank you Dr. Neal.

God has different powerful ways to speak to us.

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