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With more than 34 printings and a million copies sold, 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN follows the unforgettable story of Don Piper, whose car was crushed by a semi-truck on the way home from a conference. When the medical personnel examined his body, they pronounced him dead, but an hour and a half later he was discovered to be very much alive. What happened in between?

Piper tells of his time in heaven --- the people he encountered, the sights he saw, the sounds he heard. Interestingly, the first person he interacted with in heaven was his grandfather. Then he met others. His heavenly experience was interrupted when he returned to his body. Due to some unusual events, a friend of Piper's actually discovered that he was still alive. Once taken to a hospital, Piper began what can only be described as a hell-on-earth experience of recovery from the accident.

Much of the book is spent describing the rehabilitation process --- the extended days in the ICU, the painful daily medical regimen, the depression that nearly crushed his soul. Though facing promises that he would never walk again, Piper slowly recovered, but not without the help of countless friends and loved ones.

In a particularly gripping account, Piper shares just how hard it was to accept any help. As a pastor, he had spent most of his days giving to others rather than receiving. When church members offered to do even the littlest of things for him, he refused. Finally, an 80-year-old preacher told Piper, "You need to get your act together. You're just not doing a very good job."

When Piper asked the preacher to explain, he said, "You've spent the better part of your life trying to minister to other people, to meet their needs, to help them during times of difficulty and tragedy and now you're doing a terrible job of letting these people do the same thing for you. Don, it's the only thing they have to offer you, and you're taking that gift away from them."

Piper eventually let someone get him a magazine. That one act opened the door for allowing others to love and serve him and a deeper healing to take place. Ultimately, Piper was able to walk, and his story became a catalyst for encouraging and challenging countless others.

Though he has been through so much, Piper still carries many "why" questions with him --- questions not just about near-death experiences, but of why God allowed him to die in a car wreck and go to heaven only to be sent back. And why the constant pain? Even without answers, 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN is a book packed with hope --- a reminder that, despite our losses and pain, God is faithful and true.

No matter what heartache, pain or loss you may have faced, you'll find comfort in Don Piper's story. There's a reason this book has sold over a million copies, and hopefully it will sell a million more.

Reviewed by Margaret Oines on September 1, 2004

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90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life Don Piper with Cecil Murphey

  • Publication Date: September 1, 2004
  • Genres: Christian
  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Revell
  • ISBN-10: 0800759494
  • ISBN-13: 9780800759490

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  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780800759490
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Don Piper has been an ordained minister since 1985. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs and has been the subject of countless newspaper and magazine features. He is the founder of Don Piper Ministries and is a popular speaker across the United States and abroad. He and his wife, Eva, are the parents of three grown children and live in Pasadena, Texas.

Cecil B. Murphey

Hello! My name is Cecil Murphey, but everyone just calls me 'Cec.'

I've written dozens of books on a variety of topics with an emphasis on Spiritual Growth, Christian Living, Caregiving, and Recovery. In these books, I share my personal experiences as I strive to be closer to God and to seek his will for me.

My passion is to stimulate people's minds and nourish their souls. Since 1984, I've used my writing to help me accomplish those goals. My first book came off the press in 1975. To date I've published more than 135 books and hundreds of articles.

When I write, I have the opportunity to share my faith and my spiritual growth with others. My nonfiction books are based on my personal experiences, experiences that have been enhanced and developed by meeting people just like you.

As a ghostwriter, I sometimes take other people's materials and write books for them. Some carried my name and others did not. (Ghostwriters are often noted with the word 'with' below the author's name.) Why do I ghostwrite? It's rewarding for me to help others tell their stories of inspiration and growth. For example, when I see and hear from readers of 90 Minutes in Heaven and they describe the peace they now have after losing a loved one, I'm gratified to be a part of telling that story.

I've had the opportunity to be a caregiver and work with a number of other caregivers for their loved ones. It's a difficult, but rewarding commitment. When you're dealing with challenges of Alzheimer's Disease, depression, or substance abuse in your family, it can be a time that stretches you personally and tries your faith.

Stop by my web site. Drop me an e-mail. I'd love to hear from you.

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Title: 90 Minutes In Heaven–A True Story Of Death And Life Author: Don Piper with Cecil Murphey Publisher: Revell Publishing Date: 2004/2014 Pages: 241

90 Minutes In Heaven–A True Story of Death and Life (book review)

Don Piper, with the help of Cecil Murphey, tells this true story of death and life. Don was a minister at a minister’s conference in central Texas. He had left the conference and was driving home, when he was hit head on by a large truck. The emergency team that had arrived on the scene had found him dead in his vehicle, with various body parts shredded.

Another minister came along and felt God lead him to pray for the dead man in the vehicle and then to sing a song. As he was singing, Don began to sing along with him, having come back to life.

Don spent next eighteen months in the hospital recovering with no expectation to every walk again. In this story, Don talks about what he saw in heaven when he died and what it was like. Then he talks about the pain and suffering he went through during the time of recovery and all the questions he had. Later, Don learns how to use what God had allowed him to go through to point others to Jesus and the reality of heaven.

He is now a world-wide traveling speaker telling people about the accident, death, life, time of recovery and that heaven is real and that the only way to it is through Jesus. His focus is more on the need for people to be saved, then just talking about heaven.

Prior to reading his book, I had the opportunity to hear Don Piper in person and meet him directly. I strongly encourage everyone to read this book. It is a short and easy book to read, but it will challenge your belief in life after death, heaven and the need for Jesus to get to heaven.

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A short time ago I launched a new Sunday series called “The Bestsellers.” The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association tracks sales of Christian books, and awards the Platinum Book Award for books whose sales exceed one million, and the Diamond Book Award for sales exceeding ten million. In this series I will look at the history and impact of some of the Christian books that have sold more than a million copies—no small feat when the average Christian books sells only a few thousand. We will encounter books by a cast of characters ranging from Joshua Harris, Randy Alcorn and David Platt all the way to Joel Osteen, Bruce Wilkinson and William Young. So far we have looked at three titles that were awarded Platinum status in 2005; today we advance to 2007 and a surprise bestseller.

90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper

90 Minutes in Heaven

Don Piper was involved in radio and television ministry when he determined that he had been called to be a pastor. In 1985 he was ordained as a Baptist minister and was soon serving in Houston as a minister of education and single adults. It was shortly thereafter, in 1989, that he had an experience that would forever change his life and ministry. Fifteen years later, in 2004, he would team with Cecil Murphey and Baker Publishers to release 90 Minutes in Heaven , the book in which he described his experience.

On January 18, 1989, Piper was driving through rural Texas, returning from a Christian conference that had ended a little bit earlier than expected. As he was crossing a long bridge with water on either side, an 18-wheeler owned by the Texas Department of Corrections swerved over the center line and hit his Ford Escort head-on. Piper was killed instantly. The steering wheel impaled his chest and the roof collapsed on his head. Emergency medical technicians responded and pronounced him dead, laying him on the road and covering his body with a tarp.

Dick Onarecker and his wife Anita had been at that same conference and were driving the same route. They pulled up to the scene shortly after the EMTs had declared Piper dead. Onarecker later said, “The Lord just impressed on me very emphatically very urgently that I was to pray for him.” Ninety minutes after his accident, Piper awoke to hear that pastor praying and singing.

It was what happened in those ninety minutes that became the subject of his book. Piper claimed he was immediately transported to heaven. There he saw people he knew and loved—relatives, teachers who had gone on to glory years before, and friends who had died in high school. Each of these people was the age they had been when they died. They were joyful and welcoming and were there to help him through the gates of heaven. Ahead of him was a gate that looked as if it had been carved from a giant pearl. The streets were made of gold and beyond the gate was a light too bright to imagine and the sound of an angel choir. “In all honesty,” he said, “as awesome as the sight was, the sound was more amazing. I heard literally thousands of praise songs. They were all praise songs. I really couldn’t see anything. I was so preoccupied with the people around me, I couldn’t see anything. But you could sense this hum of wings hovering all about you, like you were being ministered to by angels, and they were observing this whole episode.”

And then he heard the sound of Onarecker singing “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and realized he was joining in. He was alive and was quickly transported to Herman Hospital in Houston where doctors found that his body had been completely shattered. He would have to live with chronic pain and endure an excruciating recovery that required some thirty-four medical procedures. The book documents his time in heaven in about fifteen pages and the context and recovery in about one hundred and eighty.

Sales & Lasting Impact

90 Minutes in Heaven was published in 2004. Later editions of the book contain “A Word From the Publisher” where Dwight Baker of Baker Publishing Group explains his company’s caution in accepting the book for publication. He acknowledges the unusual subject matter and expresses that since he and his team determined the book did not contain any explicitly unbiblical teaching, and since it did not contain any supposed words from Jesus meant to guide or direct others, they would accept and promote it. They began with a very small first printing of just eight thousand copies. However, the book proved a brisk seller and those copies were depleted within days. By 2006 it had surpassed one million copies sold and in 2007 it was awarded ECPA’s Platinum Book Award. To date it has sold over six million copies, has sat on the New York Times list of bestsellers for more than five years, and has been translated into forty-six languages.

The book met with criticism on a number of points. First, and most fundamentally, Piper describes an experience the Bible does not tell us we can or should expect. While the Bible certainly describes heaven and tells us that its glories await those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ, it gives no reason to believe we would ever experience those pleasures temporarily. Many were also concerned that Piper’s description of heaven seemed based more on popular conceptions of heaven than on the brief biblical descriptions. Not only that, but Piper took upon himself the task of giving others hope based on his experience. “Because I was able to experience heaven,” he says, “I was able to prepare [friends] for it. And now I am preparing you.” Some were concerned that in so doing he diminishes confidence in God’s Word and replaces it with human experience.

The popularity of his book ensured there would be many more like it and, indeed, very soon others were recounting their journeys to heaven. Each of the following also attained bestseller status: Heaven Is For Real, 23 Minutes in Hell, The Boy Who Came Back From Heaven, Proof of Heaven, and To Heaven and Back . Many more are sure to follow before the genre runs its course.

Since the Award

In 2007 Piper founded Don Piper Ministries and began traveling the world, referring to himself as “The Minister of Hope.” Millions have read his books and millions more have heard him speak live or through a host of television and radio interviews. He followed 90 Minutes in Heaven with Heaven Is Real and Getting to Heaven . Baker is about to release a 10th Anniversary Edition of 90 Minutes in Heaven which will contain a personal update from Piper and a handful of other new features.

A Personal Perspective

I wrote a review of 90 Minutes in Heaven just about 8 years ago—April 23, 2006—after receiving many requests from readers. At that time the book had sold 500,000 copies and was just beginning to make an impact. The heart of my concern was Piper’s Christ-less heaven, a heaven where he experienced joy and love and bliss but did not experience the presence of the Savior. I went on to review many of the other “Heaven Tourism” books and remain very concerned about their popularity. This genre can’t run its course too soon.

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90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life, 10th Anniversary Edition by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey

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Hello! My name is Cecil Murphey, but everyone just calls me 'Cec.'

I've written dozens of books on a variety of topics with an emphasis on Spiritual Growth, Christian Living, Caregiving, and Recovery. In these books, I share my personal experiences as I strive to be closer to God and to seek his will for me.

My passion is to stimulate people's minds and nourish their souls. Since 1984, I've used my writing to help me accomplish those goals. My first book came off the press in 1975. To date I've published more than 135 books and hundreds of articles.

When I write, I have the opportunity to share my faith and my spiritual growth with others. My nonfiction books are based on my personal experiences, experiences that have been enhanced and developed by meeting people just like you.

As a ghostwriter, I sometimes take other people's materials and write books for them. Some carried my name and others did not. (Ghostwriters are often noted with the word 'with' below the author's name.) Why do I ghostwrite? It's rewarding for me to help others tell their stories of inspiration and growth. For example, when I see and hear from readers of 90 Minutes in Heaven and they describe the peace they now have after losing a loved one, I'm gratified to be a part of telling that story.

I've had the opportunity to be a caregiver and work with a number of other caregivers for their loved ones. It's a difficult, but rewarding commitment. When you're dealing with challenges of Alzheimer's Disease, depression, or substance abuse in your family, it can be a time that stretches you personally and tries your faith.

Stop by my web site. Drop me an e-mail. I'd love to hear from you.

Don Piper has been an ordained minister since 1985. He has appeared on numerous television and radio programs and has been the subject of countless newspaper and magazine features. He is the founder of Don Piper Ministries and is a popular speaker across the United States and abroad. He and his wife, Eva, are the parents of three grown children and live in Pasadena, Texas.

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  1. Book Review

    Book Review - 90 Minutes in Heaven. We know of three people, from Scripture, who were privileged to see heaven. All of these men, Stephen and the Apostles Paul and John, were alive when they were given a glimpse of the wonders of heaven. Don Piper, a Baptist pastor, claims to be a fourth, though unlike the other three, he first had to die.

  2. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life

    90 Minutes in Heaven was a fantastic book! I loved it! It kept me interested throughout the whole thing. ... Red Dot Book Review— By: Hannah Stillson 90 Minutes in Heaven By: Don Piper Don Piper, a local pastor in Texas, gets pushed to his limits as he realizes the difference between self-pity and hope. On a January morning, Don Piper was ...

  3. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life

    Even without answers, 90 MINUTES IN HEAVEN is a book packed with hope --- a reminder that, despite our losses and pain, God is faithful and true. No matter what heartache, pain or loss you may have faced, you'll find comfort in Don Piper's story. There's a reason this book has sold over a million copies, and hopefully it will sell a million more.

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    90 Minutes in Heaven was written for a much deeper purpose than describing Heaven. If you read it--and I heartily recommend that you do--don't miss its real message. This book tells the moving story of Pastor Don Piper's horrific accident, his experience in Heaven before being resussitated, and the difficult trials he faced during his recovery.

  5. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life

    In the ten years since 90 Minutes in Heaven was published, millions of people worldwide have read the incredible true story of Don Piper's experience with death and life--and in reading they have found their own lives changed. After a semi-truck collided with Don Piper's car, he was pronounced dead at the scene. For the next ninety minutes, he experienced the glories of heaven.

  6. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life

    Get a glimpse of heaven On the way home from a conference, Don Piper's car was crushed by a semitruck that crossed into his lane. Medical personnel said he died instantly. While his body lay lifeless inside the ruins of his car, Piper experienced the glories of heaven, awed by its beauty and music. 90 minutes after the wreck, while a minister prayed for him, Piper miraculously returned to life ...

  7. 90 Minutes in Heaven : A True Story of Death & Life

    90 Minutes in Heaven. : In the ten years since 90 Minutes in Heaven was published, millions of people worldwide have read the incredible true story of Don Piper's experience with death and life--and in reading they have found their own lives changed. After a semi-truck collided with Don Piper's car, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

  8. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life

    Don Piper has been an ordained minister since 1985. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven and other popular books. He has appeared on Today, The 700 Club, James Robison's Life Today, and other television and radio programs, and teaches across the United States and around the world.He and his wife, Eva, live in Texas. Learn more at www.donpiperministries.com.

  9. 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper

    A Paucity of Information. One would expect from the title of the book, 90 Minutes In Heaven, that the bulk of the book is a recounting of his time spent there. If someone purchases the book assuming that they are getting 205 pages of firsthand knowledge concerning Heaven, they will be sorely disappointed. 10.

  10. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life

    Think of a time in your life, or the life of a loved one, when living involved suffering. Describe how you feel about heaven—a place where the Bible says there will be no more pain. 18. The Bible verse 1 Corinthians 13:12 describes heaven as a place where we will "know everything completely." Do you believe Don Piper went to heaven?

  11. 90 Minutes in Heaven

    90 Minutes in Heaven is a 2004 [1] Christian book written by Don Piper with Cecil Murphey. [2] 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 [1] and has sold over six million copies. [1] [3] [4] [5] The book has also been adapted into a feature-length film, released in ...

  12. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story Of Death And Life: A True Story of

    Buy 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story Of Death And Life: A True Story of Life and Death Reprint by Piper, Don (ISBN: 9780800759490) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. ... Please review Amazon's return policy, which usually offers free returns within 30 days of receipt.

  13. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life|Paperback

    Don Piper has been an ordained minister since 1985. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven and other popular books. He has appeared on Today, The 700 Club, James Robison's Life Today, and other television and radio programs, and teaches across the United States and around the world.He and his wife, Eva, live in Texas. Learn more at www.donpiperministries.com.

  14. 90 Minutes In Heaven (book review)

    Title: 90 Minutes In Heaven--A True Story Of Death And LifeAuthor: Don Piper with Cecil MurpheyPublisher: Revell PublishingDate: 2004/2014Pages: 241 90 Minutes In Heaven--A True Story of Death and Life (book review) Don Piper, with the help of Cecil Murphey, tells this true story of death and life. Don was a minister at a minister's…

  15. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life

    " 90 Minutes in Heaven is an extraordinary story."-- Newsweek "A friend handed me this book at about midnight, and come two or three in the morning, I was still reading, my heart pumping, bumps on my arms, the hairs on the back of my neck on end.

  16. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life

    Audio CD - Unabridged, March 1, 2021. Since 90 Minutes in Heaven was first published in 2004, millions of people worldwide have read the incredible true story of Don Piper's experience with death and life—and in reading they have found their own lives changed. After a semi-truck collided with Don Piper's car, he was pronounced dead at the ...

  17. The Bestsellers: 90 Minutes in Heaven

    Baker is about to release a 10th Anniversary Edition of 90 Minutes in Heaven which will contain a personal update from Piper and a handful of other new features. A Personal Perspective. I wrote a review of 90 Minutes in Heaven just about 8 years ago—April 23, 2006—after receiving many requests from readers. At that time the book had sold ...

  18. 90 Minutes in Heaven

    Pronounced dead by rescue workers after a car accident, Texas pastor Don Piper (Hayden Christensen) believes that he visited heaven before springing back to life 90 minutes later.

  19. What Do We Make of '90 Minutes in Heaven'?

    Share. Don Piper's story, now made visible in the movie 90 Minutes in Heaven (out this weekend), records his experience of "dying" as a result of a head-on car crash and experiencing some ...

  20. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life, 10th Anniversary

    Think of a time in your life, or the life of a loved one, when living involved suffering. Describe how you feel about heaven --- a place where the Bible says there will be no more pain. 18. The Bible verse 1 Corinthians 13:12 describes heaven as a place where we will "know everything completely." Do you believe Don Piper went to heaven?

  21. 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life

    In the ten years since 90 Minutes in Heaven was published, millions of people worldwide have read the incredible true story of Don Piper's experience with death and life--and in reading they have found their own lives changed. After a semi-truck collided with Don Piper's car, he was pronounced dead at the scene. For the next ninety minutes, he experienced the glories of heaven.

  22. Encouragement from 90 Minutes in Heaven: Selections fro…

    Read 4 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. These encouraging selections from the runaway bestseller 90 Minutes in Heaven is the perfect… These encouraging selections from the runaway bestselle…

  23. 90 Minutes in Heaven: My True Story Kindle Edition

    90 Minutes in Heaven: My True Story - Kindle edition by Piper, Don, Murphey, Cecil, Murphey, Cecil. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. ... Book reviews & recommendations : IMDb Movies, TV & Celebrities: IMDbPro Get Info Entertainment Professionals Need: Kindle Direct Publishing Indie Digital & Print ...