"There is no such thing as time," the patient said. "Dying is like walking from the living room into the dining room. There are no beginnings and no endings."Then he closed his eyes for the last time.Tender, heartbreaking, and eye-opening, Glimpses of Heaven gives you an intimate look at the final thoughts, words, and visions of terminally ill and dying people. Through the eyes of former hospice nurse Trudy Harris, you'll experience more than forty true stories that paint a reassuring picture of life's end.You'll marvel at how patients received exactly what they needed to see or hear in order to die peacefully and well. And you'll find great hope and peace in knowing that God goes to great lengths to redeem, comfort, and prepare His children to come home.Whether you are facing the death of a loved one or confronting a terminal disease, Glimpses of Heaven will touch your heart and reassure you of the great love and peace God longs for you to receive.
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"This book was amazing, I was unable to put it down. Written by a HOSPICE nurse, it really brought me back to all the experiences that I had the blessing of sharing with those during their final journey as well, when I worked in HOSPICE. The journey of life is a special one without a doubt especially with those we share it with, but I came to find that the journey to the other side is a much more sacred relationship, and one that cannot but humble the most stoic at heart. I came to realize that many if not all experience pretty close to the same preparation, of course not identical but I found no one was ever alone in their journey. It is a must read." — Ann237 (5 out of 5 stars)
"This book was amazing, I was unable to put it down. Written by a HOSPICE nurse, it really brought me back to all the experiences that I had the blessing of sharing with those during their final journey as well, when I worked in HOSPICE. The journey of life is a special one without a doubt especially with those we share it with, but I came to find that the journey to the other side is a much more sacred relationship, and one that cannot but humble the most stoic at heart. I came to realize that many if not all experience pretty close to the same preparation, of course not identical but I found no one was ever alone in their journey. It is a must read."
" As a hospice volunteer, this is a must read book! Seeing through the eyes of a person who's in the dying process helps you love and appreciate God and in His promise REGARDLESS of what name you give Him, God welcomes ALLHis children Home Its a lovely read for ALL religious beliefs and helps you take a strong look at what you consider important in your life. "
" This was a wonderful book, also sad because they are true. A hospice nurse tells stories of the hope and peace at the end of life's journey. "
" This book was okay but I was expecting really amazing stories and while there were a few of those some were just blah. "
" Stories of people who have had a near-death experience as told by a nurse who witnessed it. "
" The author (a former hospic nurse) writes on her patients experiences as they prepared for their physical life's end. Good gift for a terminally ill person. "
" WOW! This book will leave you in awe and wonderment. What is in store for each one of us when this life comes to a close? Harris does an excellent job capturing the final moments of some of her patients. It is amazing how similar the experiences are. It is even more amazing how the hand of God draws us even closer to him at those final moments of life, regardless of religious denomination. This book is well worth the read. "
" The author, Trudy Harris, a nurse taking care of the terminally ill and dying for over 32 years wrote this book from stories that she has experienced over the years. She is obviously a woman of strong faith and wants to give the message of what she has learned from being with so many at the time of their death. Trudy details things that the dying have said and seen as they get ready to pass from this life into the next. What she describes is comforting to both those facing death and the people who love them and don't want to lose them. My intense feeling in reading this book is that no one should die alone and I am so grateful that we were all with my dad as he reached the end. My despair came to know that my grandmother did not have that when she passed away and that she died in a hospital room alone. I admit that this haunts me and I pray that the Lord sent my grandfather to be the person to welcome her home, as they were so devoted to each other. "
" True story. Writen by nurse (20-25 years of career) in hospice. "
" Borrowed from the library for my kobo. It expired before I finished it. "
" Stories of end-of-life experiences as recorded by a Hospice nurse "
" This is a very touching collection of essays by a Hospice nurse about her various patients. Many of the pieces made me tear up or outright cry but they are so sweet, hopeful and inspiring that I was glad to find this book. "
" I loved this book.. It was so spiritual and wonderful to catch a glimpse into the lives of these dying individuals.. It restored my faith in God. "
" Very good book about the mysterious dying process. "
" Truly a moving, powerful book. Cried from beginning to end. "
" I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It ended way too soon. I noticed Ms Harris has another book. I love reading her blog on Guideposts website, Glimpses of Heaven. "
" A chapter book. Inspiring but all similar. "
" Very timely for me, as I read it the week my father was dying. It was comforting to know how others faced their last days, and how loved ones can help them through the process. The book was recommended by a Hospice CNA. I bought it for my Nook color. "
" By a hospice nurse/leader who is a Catholic Christian, this book tells stories of people she has helped to die peacefully and what they told her about their experience. Hopeful and sweet, the narratives build faith and give comfort. "
" Written by a hospice nurse, accounts of the last moments of her patients, many who claim to have seen angels, passed loved ones, heaven, Jesus etc. "
" The description of the book is pretty misleading. Thought it would be more about people's experiences with the after life, but it's more about their journey getting there. (I.e. their last days of life and coming to terms with dying). Not very impressed and the book gets repetitive after a while. "
" A lovely book to read, a wonderful glimpse at the work of Christ in the lives of those whose lives are about to transistion into eternal life. It gives a healthy respect to those serving Him through Hospice care to His children in their final hours, days, weeks and/or months. "
" tells of such beautiful peace when our body and soul go their separate ways. eternity comes to us all...r u ready? "
" Written by a hospice nurse, it tells the stories of those dying who experience peace at the end of their lives. Many either see a glimpse of heaven, Jesus, a family member...or are able to share peace with someone they are leaving behind. Inspirational. "
" Rather than looking at death as a scary, powerless event, the author gives us a chance to see the serenity and even beauty that can be a part of the dying process. "
" As a hospice caregiver myself, I have had many heart touching moments with my patients. This is an amazing read. It will touch even the coldest of hearts! "
" Trudy's vignettes are beautifully written and we are there with her as she shares the final journeys of patients and family members. This is a book that could provide a great deal of comfort to friends and family members as they share the final days of a loved one. Highly Recommended! "
" Comforting stories about the end of life. "
" A collection of end-of-life stories, as the author experienced (as a hospice nurse). Touching, and hopeful. The author's faith in God gives her patients and her readers hope and encouragement. "
" A very interesting subject, but I feel Trudy missed the mark by inserting such strong religious beliefs as a a part of each and every experience. Her personal beliefs peppered the account so much that it took away from the more important experiences. A HUGE disappointment! "
" Anyone struggling with death of a loved one should read this book. It will give comfort to all who read it, especially in the medical field...thank you. :) "
" A touching series of personal end-of-life portraits as told by a former hospice nurse. Anyone who is facing or has been through the loss of a loved one will find hope and comfort in this book. "
" upbeat, intense, but quick read. each chapter tells the story of a different individual's transition from this world to ?. inspiring. reassuring. fascinating. "
" This was a very comforting and touching book of short stories by a former Hospice nurse. "
" Bought this book in the airport on my way back to Chicago after I received the call that my mother has passed. It was amazing how it calmed me. "
" MUST READ... a book about life, love & the inevitable. "
" I LOVED this book. But not everybody does as I found out by passing it around. "
Trudy Harris, RN, was a Hospice nurse and president of the Hospice Foundation for Caring. Taking on additional roles in marketing, public relations, and fundraising, Harris raised more than $45 million in capital contributions for HFC. She is now retired and lives in Jacksonville, Florida, with her husband.
Connie Wetzell is a former award-winning Christian radio personality and current voice-over recording artist who can be seen and/or heard through her extensive work on national television and radio spots for McDonald’s, Tropicana Twister, Dollar General Stores, Cellular One, and Fannie Mae Candies. She has also done television spots for Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores, HGTV, and was named national spokesperson for Boston Market restaurants in 2000. You can also hear Connie’s voice on nationwide voice response systems for the likes of IBM, AT&T, Kinko’s, and Morgan Stanley, as well as on many websites Connie was even nominated for a Grammy Award in 1993 after lending her voice to a children’s recording, Trollies Radio Show & Sing Along.
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