Heaven is for Real : A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back

"Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back" is a book written by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent. The book tells the story of Todd Burpo's son, Colton, who at the age of four, had a near-death experience during emergency surgery. After Colton recovered, he began to share with his family details about his experience in heaven, which included meeting Jesus, his great-grandfather, and a sister who had died before he was born.

The book chronicles the events leading up to Colton's experience, his descriptions of heaven, and the impact that his story had on his family and community. It also explores the theological implications of Colton's experience and what it means in terms of faith and the afterlife.

"Heaven is for Real" became a best-selling book and was adapted into a movie in 2014. The book has sparked controversy and debate among Christians and skeptics alike, with some questioning the validity of Colton's experience and others finding comfort and inspiration in his story.