Proof of Heaven

By Dr. Eben Alexander III

 Dr. Eben Alexander III, renowned neurosurgeon and former Harvard professor, contracted an extremely rare case of bacterial meningitis and slipped into a coma for 7 days. This book details his illness and recovery, his family's response, and his journey into the afterlife.

After waking up with excruciating head and back pain in 2008, Alexander began to experience violent seizures and was rushed to the emergency room. His condition puzzled his colleagues as his body was unresponsive to any treatment.

During this time, Alexander delved into a frightening new existence with faces randomly appearing through muck. After an undetermined amount of time, he is guided by a beautiful blue-eyed girl into a surreal world of vibrant colors and butterflies. Alexander received the constant non-verbal message that he was loved and accepted.

My issue with this book is in the lack of evidence that the doctor's brain had completely shut down during this week of unconsciousness. A majority of the book details conversations between family members and physicians. There is a very brief statement from a fellow physician in the Appendix, but I would not consider this "Proof of Heaven".


~ Paula