My Journey to Heaven - Lorilee Craker & Marvin J. Besteman

My Journey to Heaven

By Lorilee Craker & Marvin J. Besteman

  • Release Date: 2012-09-01
  • Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Score: 4.5
4.5
From 238 Ratings

Description

On April 28, 2006, as he lay in his hospital bed in Ann Arbor, Michigan, visions of celestial beauty were the last thing on Marv Besteman's mind. He had just had surgery to remove a rare pancreatic tumor. It was after visiting hours and his family had left for the day. Alone and racked with pain, Marv tossed and turned, wanting more than anything else to simply sleep and escape the misery and discomfort for a while. The retired banker, father, and grandfather had no idea he was about to get a short reprieve in the form of an experience he never could have imagined.

In My Journey to Heaven, Marv Bestman shares the story of his experience of heaven with astounding detail. Readers will hear of his encounters with angels who accompanied him to the gate, his conversation (argument, really) with St. Peter, and his recognition of friends and family members who touched his life. His story offers peace, comfort, and encouragement to those who have lost loved ones and gives security and solace to those who are grieving, dying, or wonder about the afterlife. Marv believed God sent him back to earth to fulfill this mission of comfort and reminds readers that God has work for each of us to do before he calls us to be with him in heaven. Secure in his belief that his book was the fulfillment of his own mission, Marv returned to heaven in January 2012.

Reviews

  • Somewhat Disappointing

    2
    By Edroberts1943
    I expected to read a book about Heaven. This book was 2% about Heaven and 98 % as out the author’s life and experiences on earth. Yet, there is a worthwhile message, I got it. It is an easy read but I wish he had more to tell us about Heaven.
  • Heart warming

    5
    By Princess wanita
    I enjoyed reading this book. As some one who just lost my dad a week ago, I don’t really feel sad or even grief anymore because I know he is doing way better than me. I can’t wait for him to greet me at the gates of heaven.
  • Great Read

    5
    By D. Humphries
    This was a very well written book that details Marv’s journey to heaven. Certainly would recommend to anyone looking for a short and somewhat intricately detailed account of this man’s journey!
  • Sincere account of what happened

    5
    By Claursi
    Finally a book where the title is correct. The author tells mainly about his NDE and afterwards and through it he also tells a little about his life. Very well written. I have read this book already several times.
  • Heaven

    5
    By Mary Ward Taylor
    Marv goes to heaven, has a glorious time. He wants to stay but is instructed that he must return. The book is another recorded testimony to the experience of life after death. It is one man’s story but very similar to others who insist they have stepped into the next dimension.
  • Great book for people second guessing everything

    5
    By SteveTaronji
    I lived an atheist life for the better part of my 30 years of being. This book inspired me to think differently and humbled quite a bit. Thanks Marv and RIP
  • Inspiring

    5
    By LoisOster
    My heart was stirred as I read this book. I have read several similar accounts but this one had a credibility and depth beyond the ordinary. Yes, I will be going there; I hope you will too.
  • My Journey to Heaven

    5
    By Mlucky21
    This was an amazing story!! He really was sent back to earth for a purpose. He really impacted me and strengthened my faith😀😀 God is not dead! Highly recommend!
  • Special Book

    5
    By Sbtrep
    My two-year old nephew just recently went on his final journey to heaven just before Christmas and his 3rd birthday. We are searching for answers everywhere and for me, my search leads me to books written by people who have journeyed to heaven and back. My adorably sweet nephew's death was not expected... I'm desperate for comforting words and found them with Marv's experience. Perhaps because he had a child in heaven and spent so much time talking about all the children who are there, or perhaps it is the wit and loving heart he had that I can feel from his words. Either way, I loved this book and it brought me to tears in the end. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey and I hope I get the chance to meet you beyond the gates one day.
  • Best book I have ever read on NDE

    5
    By Melc1208
    This was such an amazing book. I felt so connected with the author. I am an avid reader of NDE and have read everything out there. This book by far is the best. I lost my Dad a month before Marv passed away. I have a feeling I was supposed to read this book and I feel my Dad somehow met Marv at the gates. This book has healed my heart and soul. Although I miss my Dad terribly, I am even more obsessed with going home. We spend so much time researching and learning of new and cool exotic places for vacations etc, so why not read all you can about HOME? Why not prepare for what is to come. I'm only 43 years old, but I am not one bit affraid to go home . This book makes it so much better.

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