My Last Breath [Paperback]

Matthew D. Dovel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2003

I have written this fiction based on my true story about two near death experiences. I am compelled to share the story of what happened to me, the profound changes that took place afterwards, and the message I brought back with me from the other side. When I tell people of my experiences, they are completely captivated and are left wanting to know more. This is a unique story of someone who was in the very presence of Jesus Christ Himself and what it was like to spend three days in hell. I have found that nothing I have ever said has been more interesting to people than my story about dying and what happened afterwards.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

It has been requested of me, Matthew Dovel, to explain a controversial question about the classification of my book My Last Breath as a work of fiction. The question at hand is, " did the story in my book really happen?" or, "was it a work of my imagination?"

Let my readers be clear on this; My Last Breath is my autobiography and it happened just as I have written.

Due to the topic and material presented in My Last Breath my current publisher classified this book as a fiction. This does not in any way mean that my story is not a non-fiction work, just that the topic of near-death experience is not accepted to be a fact by most.

I hope that this clarifies any confusion about the validity or impact my story may have on you, if you are going to, or have read My Last Breath.

About the Author

The author is known as a international suicide prevention expert working with the suicidal and post-suicide family support for over 20 years.

Mr. Dovel was recently featured on Good Morning America and 20/20. During his interview's Mr. Dovel shared his two near-death experiences that are outlined in his autobiography My Last Breath.

Since the release of My Last Breath in 2003, Mr. Dovel has been interviewed by hundreds of media sources around the world wanting to know, "What happens after we die?"

Mr. Dovel has founded a nonprofit organization ISP (Intl. Suicide Prevention, Inc.), to help post-suicide family support, the suicidal, and provides free suicide prevention training around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 149 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (September 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413701949
• ISBN-13: 978-1413701944
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,983,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, June 30, 2004

By 

Shirley Priscilla Johnson "Author/Reviewer -... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Last Breath (Paperback)

My Last Breath is an intense autobiography by author Matthew D. Dovel.
The author shares with the reader two incidents where he came to the door of
eternity and returned to tell about it. One happened when he was a young
boy, meeting and enjoying the presence of a loving Savior.
The second was at his own hands, and what he experienced at that time was
much more detailed and not as pleasant. I believe this had a great impact
on the rest of his life.

I have read many near death experience books, and have found the experiences
of what they see and feel can vary greatly, but I always find them
intriguing. This work was no different.
I would have liked to have had a few more details in some areas, but what
he gave was enough to keep my interest, and perhaps look forward to another
book.
I did like the way the author encourages others to think about their life
on earth, giving some important points to follow and warnings to heed. He
also shares with the reader the change in his life since these happens,
which include visions, predictions and healings. Interesting!

If you are curious about the afterlife you will enjoy this book.
All in all an interesting and enlighten read.
Shirley Johnson
Senior Reviewer

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! Very impactful., February 16, 2004

By 

Louis Gallegos III (North Las Vegas, Nevada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: My Last Breath (Paperback)

This book makes me think about my actions towards others and I can't seem to get what I have read in this book out of my mind. It's very impactful and I actually cried at the end. Life is very short and I've always want to make a difference with mine in this world. And after reading this book I'm convinced that my actions are important. We all matter and I believe Matthew has been touched by God to relate this fact to us all. I also give this book high marks for its relevance in todays world as we search for answers to all the insane behavior taking place, and that there is a purpose for each and everyone of us.

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Clarification needed, December 30, 2004

By 

Barbara Bachner (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: My Last Breath (Paperback)

Author's blurb on the back cover begins: "I have written this fiction based on my true story about two near death experiences." Fiction or truth? The reader is left to sort this out for himself.

If I did my sorting correctly, the last half of the book alone is worth the price, but the long, tedious description of his "sins" in the middle of the book could be shortened by 75% with no harm to the story.

Toward the end of the book Dovel does an excellent job of suggesting ways for the reader to put to use some of the lessons he learned and shared, but even there ... especially there ..... the reader would benefit by knowing to what extent the lessons are based on truth and to what extent they're based on fiction.