Heaven Is Here: An Incredible Story Of Hope, Triumph, And Everyday Joy (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
This book has a good story. It is non-fiction about Stephanie Nielson who survived a plane crash with 80% of her body burned. She has an incredible husband and family. I found the story line to be very good, but she has a bit of a problem with vanity through out the book. At the first of the book, she was "the perfect" mother/wife. This basically turned me off and I wouldn't have finished the book, except my daughter said to plow through because it would get better. It didn Stephanie Nielson had her perfect life: a handsome, loving husband; a beautiful home in Arizona; a supportive family; 4 beautiful children; a popular blog... Then, on August 16, 2008, Stephanie, her husband, and a friend were in a terrible plane crash. Stephanie was burned over 80% of her body. The miracle was that she lived. Even though, at times, she wished she hadn't. No longer able to be the mother she longed to be -- and the mother she was before, Stephanie was crushed by her inability to do anything. Her children were cared for by her sisters while she and her husband Christian healed in hospitals a state away. Devastated by all she had lost, Stephanie felt incredible guilt for what she had done to her family.Until a peace settled over her late one night. And she realized what a blessing it was to still be alive. Though she knew it would be hard, Stephanie determined then that she would conquer this trial. That she would, once again, be the mother her children deserved. That she would hope and dream and press on. And with her determined efforts, Stephanie does just that. Along the way she realizes that she is not her body, and that life is a gift.***I'll admit, initially I was pretty sick of all the sugary-sweetness of her "perfect" life. It seemed a little "too perfect." But as I read on and read the experiences and strength and determination of Stephanie Nielson, I couldn't help but imagine how I would respond, had it been me. My heart broke for her when she told of initially seeing her children for the first time after her accident as I imagined how that would feel for me. And so, for me, the book improved vastly and I really enjoyed it and appreciate the strength of a woman whose trials have far outweighed mine. She is an example to me of how we can CHOOSE to be happy and choose to go forward, in spite of hardships. She is an example of great faith.
What do You think about Heaven Is Here: An Incredible Story Of Hope, Triumph, And Everyday Joy (2012)?
4.5 Stars. An AMAZING story of faith, hope, and perseverance. Truly inspirational woman and family.
—Athena
such a remarkable story. . .will make you think twice before complaining
—prakash
I couldn't put it down, and I'm kind of embarrassed about that.
—damnplaygurl
Amazing story! Made me want to be a better wife and mother.
—imamerik
