By Eben Alexander, M.D. PROOF OF HEAVEN NON FICTION.

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By Eben Alexander, M.D. PROOF OF HEAVEN NON FICTION

EBEN’S SPIRITUAL JOURNEY- EXPOSITION Exposition: Setting: New York 2008 Protagonist : Eben: 50 year old neurosurgeon, husband to Holly and father of two sons. Conflict : A believer in science and skeptic of the afterlife and a true loving God. Exposition: Setting: New York 2008 Protagonist : Eben: 50 year old neurosurgeon, husband to Holly and father of two sons. Conflict : A believer in science and skeptic of the afterlife and a true loving God.

RISING ACTION: Ebon slips into a coma and enters a whole new world. An angelic figure escorts him through this beautiful world. He learns from her that he is loved, he has nothing to fear, and there is nothing that he can do wrong” (p.41)

RISING ACTION Eben enters into the earthworm’s core. He encounters an understanding of God, truth and love like never before. Physical Spiritual

CLIMAX- Eben awakens physically and spiritually.

“But now there was no mistaking the loving smile, the confident and infinitely comforting look, the sparkling blue eyes. It was she. For an instant, our worlds met. My world here on earth, where I was a doctor, a father and a husband” (p.168). RESOLUTION- Ebon reads other NDE stories and is frustrated that is guide wasn’t a relative. He realizes his guide was his biological sister that he never met on earth. The Photograph

THEME: Life is about love, who we are and how connected we all are- it’s the very meaning of all existence. “There are only two ways to live your life. One as though nothing is a miracle. The other as if everything is. (Albert Einstein).

DEVELOPMENT OF THE THEME He illustrates the significance of life and God’s unconditional love for all through the images that he describes in heaven an on earth: Blooming flowers as he soars Science- explanation p.150 He develops the theme through his experiences. His journey represents his spiritual awakening and purpose-driven life.

AUTHOR’S INTENT Eben Alexander wrote this book to: Share and honor the truth about life Help others heal.

CONNECTIONS 350 × apologetics315.com 350 × apologetics315.com

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