Waking Up in Heaven

A True Story of Brokenness, Heaven, and Life Again

By: Crystal McVea, Alex Tresniowski

Narrated by: Crystal McVea

New York Times bestseller! A remarkable and inspirational memoir about one woman's near-death experience, who was dramatically changed by the nine minutes she spent in heaven.

On December 10, 2009, McVea, a thirty-two-year-old mother of four, went to the hospital for a routine procedure. While undergoing treatment, her face suddenly turned a dark shade of blue, then black. Her mother screamed for help, and a nurse tried to revive her…to no avail.

Today, Crystal does not remember what happened in that hospital room during the nine minutes she was unconscious and unable to breathe on her own. She has no memory of the panic and the rushing nurses and the loud cries of “Code Blue.”

She only remembers drifting off…and waking up in heaven.

This unexpected meeting of a self-described sinner and skeptic with her God changed everything. Raised Christian, she had left her faith behind after childhood abuse and the subsequent struggles and suffering of her troubled teens and early adulthood. She longed to believe but felt abandoned, broken, and undeserving.

A moving autobiographical testament to the power of divine love and forgiveness, Waking Up in Heaven shares the message of hope, healing, and compassion McVea brought back from her brush with God.

This brave, honest account of years lost to shame and guilt will inspire those who’ve stumbled along their own spiritual journey, with the uplifting reminder that no one is beyond the reach of grace and redemption, and that, in the words of the author, “God is real. Heaven is real. And God’s love for us is the realest thing of all.”

So glad my friend recommended!

He truly does make beauty from ashes. This was such a touching story. God bless you!

Awesome

I couldn’t put this book down. Just loved to listen to her heartbreaking story and how Gods love transformed her life!

Loved the story!!!

if you want a story about healing and a relationship with God, then this is a great pick for you!.

loved it!

I listened to this on my drive home from camping. I found out about this book after watching Crystal's interview with Randy Kay on YouTube. He interviews individuals with credible, Christian NDE's. I love hearing people's testimonies. Parts of this one wrecked me. I cried a lot and laughed out loud in parts. My biggest take away is how I will treat my daughter as she grows up. These little people are so easily influenced and molded by any little thing. I want to be more gentle and attentive as a mother because of this story. Thank you Crystal for being so brave in sharing your life.

The Love for God

it was wonderful to hear how much love she has for the Lord.
Thank you for this book. it was amazing. I'm looking forward to your next book