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Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You Paperback – Illustrated, October 20, 2015

by John Burke (Author), Don Piper (Foreword)
#1 Best Seller in Near-Death Experiences

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· answers to your biggest questions about life after death
· based on 100+ near death experiences (NDEs)
· offers hope and comfort to the sick, the grieving, and the fearful


Heaven is even more amazing than you've ever imagined

All of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception.

In Imagine Heaven, he compares more than one hundred gripping stories of near-death experiences (NDEs) to what Scripture says about our biggest questions of Heaven, including:

● Will I be myself?
● Will I see friends and loved ones?
● What will Heaven look like?
● What will we do forever?
● What about children and pets?

Burke shows how the common experiences shared by thousands of near-death survivors--including doctors, college professors, bank presidents, people of all ages and cultures, and even blind people--point to the exhilarating picture of Heaven promised in the Bible.

This thrilling journey into the afterlife will make you feel like you've been there, forever changing the way you view the life to come--and the way you live your life today.
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  1. Print length
    352 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Baker Books
  4. Publication date
    October 20, 2015
  5. Dimensions
    5.43 x 0.88 x 8.43 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    080101526X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0801015267
  8. Lexile measure
    960L
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  1. How do we know our unique purpose? It always starts with loving and seeking God, then following his lead to love the people closest to us, and then using the gifts and passions he’s put in us to serve humanity. You don’t need to worry about not fulfilling your purpose; if you seek God and his will, you will live it. But we can’t forget, it’s all about love.
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Join the millions who have read Imagine Heaven, the bestselling book filled with stories of near-death experiences and answers to common questions about Heaven.

This inspirational read is perfect for anyone who:

  • wants to know what life after death will be like
  • lost a loved one and is healing after loss
  • needs comfort while experiencing grief
  • wants to share the gospel

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ALSO AVAILABLE: Imagine Heaven Devotional

John Burke's Imagine Heaven uncovers an exhilarating picture of Heaven, drawn from Scripture and illustrated with true stories of near-death experiences. Now you can meditate daily on the realities of Heaven with the Imagine Heaven Devotional.

Each of the one hundred devotions in this book includes:

  • Scripture and prayers
  • new near-death stories
  • help for applying God's heavenly promises to how you live life today

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1 out of 25 Americans has had a near-death experience.
Do they reveal the Heaven of the Bible?
All of us long to know what life after death will be like. Bestselling author John Burke is no exception. In Imagine Heaven, he compares more than one hundred gripping stories of near-death experiences (NDEs) to what Scripture says about our biggest questions of Heaven: Will I be myself? Will I see friends and loved ones? What will Heaven look like? What is God like? What will we do forever? What about children and pets?

Burke shows how the common experiences shared by thousands of near-death survivors--including doctors, college professors, bank presidents, people of all ages and cultures, and even blind people--point to the exhilarating picture of Heaven promised in the Bible.

This thrilling journey into the afterlife will make you feel like you've been there, forever changing the way you view the life to come--and the way you live your life today. You'll discover Heaven is even more amazing than you've ever imagined.


"Burke has managed to write this book like a detective novel--it's very hard to put down, yet filled with important content that answers the questions a typical person would have with this subject. In all honesty, this is now the go-to book on Heaven and NDEs."--J. P. Moreland, distinguished professor of philosophy, Biola University

"In his engrossing book, my friend John Burke surveys the vast literature on NDEs, examining them in light of the Bible and showing how they can help us live with an eye on eternity."--Lee Strobel, bestselling author of The Case for Christ and The Case for Grace

"It's been a long time since I have enjoyed a book as much as this one. Imagine Heaven is clearly reasoned and draws relevant applications for our lives."--Gary R. Habermas, distinguished research professor and chair of the department of philosophy, Liberty University


John Burke is the author of No Perfect People Allowed, Soul Revolution, and Unshockable Love. He is the pastor of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas. As an international speaker, John has addressed hundreds of thousands of people in twenty countries on topics of leadership and spiritual growth.

About the Author

John Burke is the New York Times bestselling author of Imagine Heaven, No Perfect People Allowed, Soul Revolution, and Unshockable Love. As an international speaker and as a pastor, John has addressed hundreds of thousands of people in 20 countries on topics of leadership and spiritual growth. He lives in Austin, Texas.Learn more at WhatsAfterLife.com.

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John Burke is the author of Imagine the God of Heaven, Imagine Heaven, No Perfect People Allowed, Soul Revolution, and Unshockable Love. The founder with his wife, Kathy, of Gateway Church in Austin, Texas, John is also the president of Gateway Leadership Initiative (GLI), a nonprofit organization. As an international speaker, John has addressed hundreds of thousands of people in thirty countries on topics of leadership and spiritual growth. He and his family live in Austin, Texas.

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  • Jen Marie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written book & fascinating testimonies
    Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2025
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    Absolutely loved this book! Brought my faith deeper & connected the NDEs to actual Bible scripture. These were things I needed to hear for my journey. I am not jealous of these people but I do admire them. They had to die to get a taste of what's to come & had to return. I'm glad it either opened their eyes to Jesus or made their faith stronger. I'm not scared to die anymore, I just hope I don't have animals that depend on me when I finally go Home. 🙏❤️🐾
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  • SavedByGrace
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, encouraging, uplifting stories with so much detail regarding heaven.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2025
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    I think that this book actually brought me closer to God. I could not envision what heaven would be like, but now, I can't wait to get there and leave this world behind. There's also a hell, and some folks got a glimpse of what it would be like, and you certainly don't want to go there. Christ makes it simple to get to heaven. Simply confess that Jesus is the Son of God, ask him into your heart and ask for forgiveness of your sins. He will. Salvation is a gift. Please accept his wonderful love. I enjoyed this book more than any other, I think. So many questions were verified. So thrilled that the author put this all together in the most unique way. Awesome, simply awesome. I have witnessed several people leaving this earth and have a few of my own stories to tell about what they experienced just before passing away. This book gave me confirmation as to what I witnessed because it happened to countless others. All I can say is wow.
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  • Tammy R. Beaver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Simply amazing!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2023
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    Words cannot adequately describe what I am feeling right now as a sit at the conclusion of my reading of this book. I could not put it down. I downloaded it on Kindle months ago - maybe even a year ago. I was finally compelled to start reading it on a business trip early May 2023. I know that it was time - that my heart was in a place that was longing for more of God. I've been a Christian since my teenage years, but have wandered from God more often than walking lock-step with Him. I had a life-changing event in 2005 that drew me back to Him, but even then it was not a relationship like I have now with my Creator. He has been the center of my life now for 18 years, but I have still often speculated about Heaven - fearing that it would be dull compared to life here on Earth. What will we do? How can it be exciting when we'll know everything? Will we float around with no real purpose? How can we possibly spend eternity just worshipping God? And so on ... This book is biblically and historically sound - backed by scripture in every way. I am not a Bible scholar but I have read the Bible and have learned over the years not to accept anything that I read about God without verifying it in scripture. I spent too many years reading various self-help books trying to find answers about my purpose, and finding nothing but empty promises about peace and contentment. Only God can provide that to me. This book has made me truly excited about going Home someday. I know that all of the searching I have been doing has been to fill the void in my heart that only God and the Home that He has created for me can fill. The NDEs in this book, and scriptural application backing them, have energized me like nothing I have ever read. Most importantly, this reading has made me realize that I can seek and find glimpses of God and Heaven even as I live out my days on earth. It is a pale reflection, but still a reflection. So, my goal is to find and focus on those moments that God gives me here ... to fully embrace every beautiful moment/experience and bask in the love that I know He shows me. And to share them with people along the way. Thank you, John Burke, for writing this book.
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  • styllpoint
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the BEST books I’ve ever read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2025
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    Not enough words to describe how comforting and powerful this book is.
    I cannot recommend it highly enough.
    It doesn’t matter what your religious beliefs are.
    It’s like the biggest, warmest hug 🤗
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  • Carol Richard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Comforting read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2024
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    I have read several books on this subject and this one was recommended to me by a lady who lost her husband a couple of years ago. It was very comforting for her.
    I thought it was well written and appreciated his referring to scripture. I did find that by the end of the book I was kind of over it.
    Possibly because I have already read so much on the subject. I have no doubt that this is all true but find myself still being a little skeptic about the detail of the city, houses etc. All in all a good read especially if you've never read anything before or if you have lost someone and need reassurance that they are OK.
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  • Christine
    5.0 out of 5 stars love this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
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    This book gives such hope and confidence of the life to come! I enjoyed it very much! I recommend his podcast as well.
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  • Teresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2025
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    Love this book. Great author, incredible background of information that lines up to the details of events he speaks of. Recommend
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  • Jason Myers
    5.0 out of 5 stars A simple concept of God’s Love.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2025
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    Absolutely loved this book. Curious about what it’s like on the other side of this life? What the simple truth about why we’re here? How you can prepare for your next step? If you have eyes to see, you will see it here in a simple way you may not have considered before.
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  • HC
    5.0 out of 5 stars je l ai offert a mon boss il a trop aime
    Reviewed in France on January 28, 2024
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    j ai trop aime ce livre et du coup je l ai offert a mon boss et il a trop aime aussi
    j ai du le racheter en esperant garder celui la mais ce livre revele des secrets et des mysteres sur l au dela et ca vaut franchement le coup de le lire, cela permet de comprendre beaucoup de chose sur le sens de cette vie
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  • Jen0610
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kann ich nur empfehlen
    Reviewed in Germany on August 4, 2025
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    Ein Must-Have in jeder (vor allem christlichen) Bibliothek. Ich habe das Buch schon 2 Mal gelesen und einmal verschenkt und es wird immernoch nicht langweilig. Sehr spannend und es regt zum Nachdenken an. Es sind sehr viele Erfahrungen von allen Nationalitäten, Glaubensrichtungen und Altersunterschieden eingeflossen und das macht es auch so glaubwürdig.
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  • Meron
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good!
    Reviewed in India on October 18, 2021
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    It's good book
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  • Dana
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
    Reviewed in Canada on September 25, 2016
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    I can relate to this book it's well researched having had near death experience I can truly say the author did the subject justice, I had 2 NDE one when I was 16 and got hit by a car, I remember seeing myself in the operating room as the doctors stitched up my head. I was confused, I was above my body in the ceiling looking down at them tending to me. I heard everything they said in the OR and when I regained consciousness and repeated what happened the nurse and doctors were surprised. The next time was when I almost died in childbirth due to bowel strangulation. I saw myself on operating table as they operated on me, I heard the lead surgeon say it does not look good ...I saw my mother in the hallway crying and various pastors praying in the hospital chapel. I remember going through a well lit tunnel it's like a different time zone. I was not scared it was so beautiful I arrived in a meadow with the most beautiful grass and flowers I have ever seen. It was so beautiful I was at peace I wanted to stay..I got to what seemed like the edge of the meadow their was a clear blue water on the other side but I could not go any further. Then a voice said to me it's not your time as yet , you can't go any further you must go back. Immediately I heard my 2 year old calling mommy. I went back into my body and i heard the doctor said she is now stabilize. I will not preach to anyone but there is more to life than here and there is a creator and death is not the final chapter.
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  • Happy customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2020
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    This book is absolutely fantastic. At the beginning he absolutely gives total credibility to near death experiences and the fact that people have been to heaven and experienced life after death. He refers a lot to studies that have been done and scientific evidence that this is the case. It is an incredibly detailed and beautifully written book that doesn't just give you near death experiences but also shares with you the love of god and what we have got to look forward to after we have died. It also makes it very clear what you have to do in order to get to heaven and it is wonderful that he talks about other religions and the near-death experiences they have had and the fact that all of them end up at Jesus. This book is a big thick book and is an absolutely amazing read. I am intending on buying my friends all a copy for Christmas in order to share the gospel with them and in order for them to see what is awaiting them after death. There is a section about hell which isn't over the top but gives enough of a idea of what is to come if you are not a Christian which I think he's incredibly important as Jesus did speak about hell. This is simply an amazing book and it was a joy to read. I am going to read it at least once more immediately and I will definitely read it repeatedly in the future. It also sparked me to buy all the books, unshockable love, evidence of the afterlife, Life After Life and and another book about life after death. I have always been fascinated with stories about people going to heaven and have several books written by people who died and went to heaven but this book is the piesta resistance as it it brings lots and lots of experiences of Heaven all together in one volume. I absolutely loved reading it.
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