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Glimpses of Heaven: True Stories of Hope and Peace at the End of Life's Journey
by
Trudy Harris
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...more
You'll marvel at how patients received exactly what they needed...more
Paperback, 190 pages
Published
April 1st 2008
by Fleming H. Revell Company
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Glimpses of Heaven: True Stories of Hope and Peace at the End of Life's Journey
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I started reading this book comprised of short stories that allow the reader to enter the most intimate moments in peoples lives.
What is that most intimate moment? It's the moment when they come to the realizatio...more
A friend who is studying to be a palliative care nurse pulled this book out of her purse one day, and it struck me as just the kind of thing that we need to understand better and be able to talk about. What is the dying experience like, and can learning about it help us to be less afraid, and more helpful to loved ones who are dying?
I got this book for Christmas and read it in a couple of days - it's an easy read, and each of the 40 or so stories pushes you on irresistibly to the next. The book...more
I got this book for Christmas and read it in a couple of days - it's an easy read, and each of the 40 or so stories pushes you on irresistibly to the next. The book...more
The book is definitely glimpses, each chapter is 1-3 pages long. After a while, though, the stories are the same, different only for the ages of the people being written about. I sure would like to know what retirement home where this writer works, though...every elderly person seems to balk at going to it, then says how 'beautiful' it is. Having had first-hand experience, I don't think there's any real home in this catageory...unless you pay a large premium for it. And, I remain somewhat cynica...more
Glimpses of Heaven: True Stories of Hope and Peace at the End of Life's Journey
by Trudy Harris, R.N.
Trudy Harris began her career as a hospice nurse in 1981. This collection of over 40 stories, including that of her parents, offers glimpses of what lies beyond, and what the living can learn from the dying.
I picked this book to read for two reasons; I lost my dad in August, and I was with him when he died. I was hoping this book would offer some measure of comfort that he went peacefully and unaf...more
by Trudy Harris, R.N.
Trudy Harris began her career as a hospice nurse in 1981. This collection of over 40 stories, including that of her parents, offers glimpses of what lies beyond, and what the living can learn from the dying.
I picked this book to read for two reasons; I lost my dad in August, and I was with him when he died. I was hoping this book would offer some measure of comfort that he went peacefully and unaf...more
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 w...more
I read this book since my dad was diagnosed in Nov with inoperable pancreatic cancer. I found this an interesting read. Ms. Harris simply recounts several stories of patients from over 25 years working in hospice care. She comes to realize and concludes that God in His mercy truly does all He can to bring a person to a saving knowledge of Him... never coerced or scared into a decision... gently drawn into His Love. I found Ms. Harris to be a wonderful comfort to many at the end of their days. So...more
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 m...more
Trudy Harris worked as a hospice nurse for many years, and she has had a lot of experience with dying patients and their last weeks, days, hours, and even moments before their death. Each chapter in this book is about a different person who she has interacted with, and how has God has worked eveything out. I especially liked the stories in which the dying person(like in "Grandfather", "Mommy", etc.)sees Jesus or an angel. Even though this book became rather tiresome after awhile and the writing...more
Aug 20, 2010
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Glimpses of Heaven is another in the genre of non-fiction examining "life after life" stories. This one varies in at least three ways from others I've read.
First, it is not even remotely scientific, nor does it pretend to be. In fact, the author (Trudy Harris) clearly evinces a religious bias and it infuses her interpretation of virtually every experience. That isn't necessarily bad; it just is, and each reader must make his or her own judgment. I'm OK with that.
Second, it is not about near-dea...more
First, it is not even remotely scientific, nor does it pretend to be. In fact, the author (Trudy Harris) clearly evinces a religious bias and it infuses her interpretation of virtually every experience. That isn't necessarily bad; it just is, and each reader must make his or her own judgment. I'm OK with that.
Second, it is not about near-dea...more
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.
Good read. Kind of slow at times. You can put it down at any chapter since it is a compilation of stories about her different patients. What a great and kind woman. Her strong belief in God and the afterlife is very evident in this book. It is nice to hear our Mormon beliefs reinforced by someone not a member of our church, and that Heavenly Father sends people who have gone on before us to help us with the transition called death.
I like NDE works, especially if well-documented and based on objective research. This book is neither NDE or objective, but it was a good read nonetheless. The author is very clear about her religious view of the events she records and she is overt in her expression of the emotional content they hold for her. This book is an expression of faith and of the author's desire to share with readers the privilege she has had of witnessing and participating in the passage from mortality of so many patie...more
I can't really put into words what reading this book has meant to me. I lost my dad just two months ago and he spent his last few days in a wonderful Hospice facility with the most caring nurses. My mom and I witnessed some similar experiences during his dying process. I was worried that reading this book would be a constant stream of tears for me but I was able to make it through, pulling bits and pieces from the stories that help me understand what was happening to my father as he was dying.
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.
Expected the book to be better. The author is a hospice nurse, and talks about her patient's last days. Their stories are similar to what I experienced with my father. I remember him talking about a big banquet which was more beautiful than anything he had ever seen. He mentioned his mother and my mother (both deceased) being at the banquet.
This was a good book, just not exactly what I was expecting. It is filled with stories of hospice patients in their last days, and how they experience angels/family members/Jesus before they pass away. I was excited to read it, but just before the first page it says something along the lines of "names and diagnosis' have been changed for privacy sake". Okay, that's fine..but it makes me wonder...if names and diagnosis' are changed, then how do I know the rest of the story is true. There really i...more
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.
Glimpses of Heaven was an interesting read. I enjoyed reading the stories of hope and peace in the midst of our final earthly journey, but I think the book would have been better had the author not put all of her own ideas into other people's stories. Still, a valuable read; thought provoking and heartfelt.
Wonderful book full of interesting stories about how 44 people on the verge of death see deceased relatives, 8 foot glowing angels, Jesus, tall ships and many other wondrous, touching details.
I cried, I laughed and mostly I marveled at the miraculous stories of people preparing to cross over to their eternal Home.
I cried, I laughed and mostly I marveled at the miraculous stories of people preparing to cross over to their eternal Home.
I think possibly this was written a long time ago. I remember hearing about it, if this is the same author. I didn't read it because I thought it might be kind of depressing. but it wasn't. As we age and more loved ones pass on, i found this was pretty well-written and interesting, but not depressing.
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.
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!
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.
I cried my way through this book as it helped me grieve the passing of my own mother, who died at age 48. In my estimation this book is more about death than it is about heaven, and I would recommend it to those seeking comfort after losing loved ones.
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!
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.
If I were an unquestioning believer in God and all that goes along with that belief in our culture, this book might have had some soothing influence. However, I don't think that every person on the verge of death can so blithely believe that all is light and wonder. I think the book ignores all the angst that goes along with death and what it causes the dying to experience as they go through it. I would not recommend this book.
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.
Amazon offered this free today as I was thinking of my son-in-law's sister, who is dying of a brain tumor. I've just started it, but I think it may comfort people facing life's end and those who love them.
I don't think I'm going to finish this. The stories are too much alike.
I don't think I'm going to finish this. The stories are too much alike.
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.
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Dec 09, 2010 07:04am