The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven: A Remarkable Account of Miracles, Angels, and Life beyond This World »

Kevin Malarkey is a Christian therapist with a counseling practice near Columbus, Ohio. He is a graduate of the College of Wooster and Ohio State University, where he earned his graduate degree. He and his wife have four children and attend a nondenominational evangelical church.

Alex Malarkey (11) is the youngest person in the world to have the Christopher Reeves surgery allowing him to breathe without a respirator. He can stand in a supportive frame for an hour at a time and, with the help of a special harness, can walk on a treadmill while helpers move his legs. He believes that he will walk on his own again.

In 2004, Kevin Malarkey and his six-year-old son, Alex, suffered an horrific car accident. The impact from the crash paralyzed Alex—and medically speaking, it was unlikely that he could survive. “I think Alex has gone to be with Jesus,” a friend told the stricken dad. But two months later, Alex awoke from a coma with an incredible story to share. Of events at the accident scene and in the hospital while he was unconscious. Of the angels that took him through the gates of heaven itself. Of the unearthly music that sounded just terrible to a six-year-old. And, most amazing of all . . . Of meeting and talking to Jesus. The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven is the true story of an ordinary boy’s most extraordinary journey. As you see heaven and earth through Alex’s eyes, you’ll come away with new insights on miracles, life beyond this world, and the power of a father’s love.

Contents

Acknowledgments....................vii
Introduction....................ix
CHAPTER 1 At the crossroads....................1
FROM ALEX: I Went to Heaven....................13
CHAPTER 2 Three Journeys....................17
FROM ALEX: I Watch from the ceiling....................29
CHAPTER 3 72 Hours....................31
FROM ALEX: Inside the Gates....................47
CHAPTER 4 An Army Gathers....................51
FROM ALEX: Heaven and Earth....................66
CHAPTER 5 Miracles, Messes, and More Miracles....................69
FROM ALEX: Angels....................86
CHAPTER 6 We meet another World....................89
FROM ALEX: Angels Helping Me....................114
CHAPTER 7 Homecomings....................117
FROM ALEX: Telling Others....................144
CHAPTER 8 War and Peace....................147
FROM ALEX: Demons....................169
CHAPTER 9 Endings and Beginnings....................173
FROM ALEX: I Still Visit Heaven....................190
CHAPTER 10 The Road Ahead....................193
AFTERWORD: Questions and Answers with Alex....................211
Scripture Appendix....................215