Heaven Is for Real: A True Story is a 2010 Christian nonfiction book written by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent. The book recounts the near-death experience of Burpo’s son, Colton, who claims to have visited Heaven during emergency surgery. The book became a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into a major motion picture in 2014.
The book’s central message is that Heaven is a real place that is full of love, joy, and peace. Colton’s story has inspired millions of people around the world, and it has helped to bring comfort and hope to those who are grieving the loss of a loved one.