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An Army in Heaven
What do people see as death approaches? What will Heaven be like? What will Hell be like? An Army In Heaven records the deathbed visions of hospice patients, as well as those in a critical care setting who have died and then returned to describe their experience on the other side. Read about their accounts of Heaven and Hell, their visions of loved ones who have long traversed to the other side. Compassionate and compelling, this book retells their experiences. Their accounts are moving, edifying and sometimes disturbing, as cases of terrible abuse, neglect and even the demonic are also witnessed. Written by the nurse assigned to their care, An Army In Heaven is a compilation of their stories, what they saw on the other side and what they see as the veil thins during the dying process. It will change how you view life and most importantly, how you view death.
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148 pages, Paperback
Published March 3, 2016
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May 30, 2020
Amazing
I couldn't stop reading this book. Wish it had been more stories. You won't be disappointed. Definitely makes you think.
I couldn't stop reading this book. Wish it had been more stories. You won't be disappointed. Definitely makes you think.
May 30, 2016
Powerful - could not put this book down
This was a genuine read.... the last chapter about the demon inside a dying man, rearing its ugly head and literally howling and spewing things that were hurtful and real was just something I have never read about ( well I guess except for in the Bible) ... and this particular book has a different vantage point other than a NDE testimonial in that it deals with the transition from the body to the spirit...I particularly like the testimony of the man who, although was a Christian, was very afraid of death, flat out seemed terrified and not ready....he was scared he wasnt gonna make the cut....but as he was about to pass, he suddenly was so excited and wanted to tell everyone to not be afraid at all, nothing to be afraid of as he described what he was seeing totally comforted him.
This was a genuine read.... the last chapter about the demon inside a dying man, rearing its ugly head and literally howling and spewing things that were hurtful and real was just something I have never read about ( well I guess except for in the Bible) ... and this particular book has a different vantage point other than a NDE testimonial in that it deals with the transition from the body to the spirit...I particularly like the testimony of the man who, although was a Christian, was very afraid of death, flat out seemed terrified and not ready....he was scared he wasnt gonna make the cut....but as he was about to pass, he suddenly was so excited and wanted to tell everyone to not be afraid at all, nothing to be afraid of as he described what he was seeing totally comforted him.
May 6, 2017
Good description of pre-death experiences, from the viewpoint of a very caring and capable nurse. I just wish it hadn't ended with the story it did! I would have preferred a happier ending.
Good description of end of life experiences. Just wish it hadn't ended as it did; I would have preferred a happier ending. Nevertheless, a good read, I couldn't put it down!
Good description of end of life experiences. Just wish it hadn't ended as it did; I would have preferred a happier ending. Nevertheless, a good read, I couldn't put it down!
December 31, 2019
Great book!
Great book! Some stories are heartwarming and others, spine tingling. As a nurse who also works with end of life patients, I found these experiences to be extremely interesting. Her compassion for all of her patients is admirable and praiseworthy. By taking the time to listen, she was giving and receiving many blessings.
Great book! Some stories are heartwarming and others, spine tingling. As a nurse who also works with end of life patients, I found these experiences to be extremely interesting. Her compassion for all of her patients is admirable and praiseworthy. By taking the time to listen, she was giving and receiving many blessings.
May 26, 2016
Learn how awesome Jesus Is
Ever wonder how to live a life most pleasing to God or what things you do count most? Want to learn how not to be afraid of death?
This book answers so many of these questions in very easy to read, short stories that are told in conversational language. I read it in one day even reading two of the stories out loud to my wife.
I wish there were more stories. I have also learned what a giving person a good nurse is. What a delight that we are all blessed to have such good people around us.
Ever wonder how to live a life most pleasing to God or what things you do count most? Want to learn how not to be afraid of death?
This book answers so many of these questions in very easy to read, short stories that are told in conversational language. I read it in one day even reading two of the stories out loud to my wife.
I wish there were more stories. I have also learned what a giving person a good nurse is. What a delight that we are all blessed to have such good people around us.
September 25, 2016
Moving. I cried, was inspired and also terrified. Must give credit to the caring and dedication of the nurses that can do that type of vocation. Book tells of love, good and beautiful love and then of evil dark and full of hate.
Stories make you feel at peace if you are someone facing a life threatening illness. There is more, a going home where there is love and no more pain.
Stories make you feel at peace if you are someone facing a life threatening illness. There is more, a going home where there is love and no more pain.
October 22, 2019
What a great book!
I wish everybody would read this book what great stories of people who went to heaven n sadly stories of people who saw hell so so much like what God tell us in his word what a blessing it was to read n know what is waiting for us in heaven n sadly what is waiting for those who choose to live a life without God.I pray that everyday people will read this book before it is to late and ask Jesus into their heart n life.!
I wish everybody would read this book what great stories of people who went to heaven n sadly stories of people who saw hell so so much like what God tell us in his word what a blessing it was to read n know what is waiting for us in heaven n sadly what is waiting for those who choose to live a life without God.I pray that everyday people will read this book before it is to late and ask Jesus into their heart n life.!
January 22, 2017
Very moving, very powerful and extremely thought-provoking.
Kelly Jankowski seems like a wonderful nurse with true God given abilities. Her compassion with her patients is touching and her ability to get them to reveal their heart and soul to her is beautiful. This book will make you smile, cry and be terrified.
Kelly Jankowski seems like a wonderful nurse with true God given abilities. Her compassion with her patients is touching and her ability to get them to reveal their heart and soul to her is beautiful. This book will make you smile, cry and be terrified.
September 22, 2016
Sobering and a great listen
This one was a tough one to put down... Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. I bought this on a whim, and it's one of the most compelling books I've read in quite some time.
This one was a tough one to put down... Do yourself a favor and pick this one up. I bought this on a whim, and it's one of the most compelling books I've read in quite some time.
November 4, 2016
Very interesting read
First I read a sample of the book and do to the sadness of the first couple stories of people in hospice I didn't think I wanted to read the rest of the book but I did and glad I did. The book is true stories of people in hospice and very near death.
First I read a sample of the book and do to the sadness of the first couple stories of people in hospice I didn't think I wanted to read the rest of the book but I did and glad I did. The book is true stories of people in hospice and very near death.
April 10, 2018
Beautiful written
Knowing that there is a beautiful and loving place, with peace. Some will look forward to their journey home. I believe and know that our family will greet us with so much love. I look forward to that day. God Bless
Knowing that there is a beautiful and loving place, with peace. Some will look forward to their journey home. I believe and know that our family will greet us with so much love. I look forward to that day. God Bless
April 16, 2018
LOVED IT!!!!
I believe in life after death. I believe in my heart we will b held accountable for every thought, action and deed. I'm thankful God loves us unconditionally and one day we will all b with him.
I believe in life after death. I believe in my heart we will b held accountable for every thought, action and deed. I'm thankful God loves us unconditionally and one day we will all b with him.
July 6, 2016
Compassionate and believable
A very well written and thought provoking read!
It was well worth every Penney. And I truly recommend it. God bless this Author and loving nurse
A very well written and thought provoking read!
It was well worth every Penney. And I truly recommend it. God bless this Author and loving nurse
November 6, 2016
Full disclosure.. I love books about what it is like to die.. so yes I liked this alot. Stories from a nurse who has been with many who are dying, and or died and came back (NDE)
April 30, 2020
Interesting book!
An interesting book. I have always wondered how much nurses knew about what patients sometimes see during their stay in the hospital. In 2002, I was in the hospital ER with pneumonia. I met a spirit that was there to pick up a person who was going to arrive in the ER, dead from a car accident. The spirit was going to take that person to the spirit world because their life was over. Spirits are telepathic and apparently we are too. My nurses could not see him or the portal but I could see both clear as day. I finally convinced one of the nurses that there was a portal there when I had her try to step inside it. The minute she tried that, she suddenly stepped backwards and said that she just got the worst feeling of her life and asked where she would have been going. I told her probably to her next life. She basically freaked out and said, "OH HELL NO!" Thank you Kelley for the book!
An interesting book. I have always wondered how much nurses knew about what patients sometimes see during their stay in the hospital. In 2002, I was in the hospital ER with pneumonia. I met a spirit that was there to pick up a person who was going to arrive in the ER, dead from a car accident. The spirit was going to take that person to the spirit world because their life was over. Spirits are telepathic and apparently we are too. My nurses could not see him or the portal but I could see both clear as day. I finally convinced one of the nurses that there was a portal there when I had her try to step inside it. The minute she tried that, she suddenly stepped backwards and said that she just got the worst feeling of her life and asked where she would have been going. I told her probably to her next life. She basically freaked out and said, "OH HELL NO!" Thank you Kelley for the book!
October 22, 2017
All in all this was a good little book. It is very short, 144 pages, but a lot of interesting stories in this short little read. It is kind of sad and depressing, as it focuses on people who are in the end stages of life and most are nasty deaths. I did not see the relation at all to the title, as no stories were about an army in heaven or even referred to so, until the very end when Ms. Jankowski finally made a reference to the title. The book tells of the dying process, quite a few medical procedures, and the patient's experience with the dying process. I liked the book and thought it was very interesting.
August 27, 2020
Amazing Stories!
This is one of the best books I have read about people's experiences in the process of passing on to eternal life. Good and bad. I learned a lot and you will too. Kelley is a fabulous nurse! The kind of nurse you would want by your side of you were on Hospice care.She tells it like it is!
This is one of the best books I have read about people's experiences in the process of passing on to eternal life. Good and bad. I learned a lot and you will too. Kelley is a fabulous nurse! The kind of nurse you would want by your side of you were on Hospice care.She tells it like it is!
December 31, 2022
Reading this book shifted my mindset on so many levels. Kelley simply sticks to sharing her patients' stories without adding her own spin allowing the reader to peer into end-of-life stories and assimilate them into the reader's practice and/or life. As a nurse and/or friend/family, I share her stories and provide hope when all hope is lost.
December 20, 2018
Hate hospice
This book was hard for me to read. We had a lousy hospice care for my mother one year ago, and I cannot believe the horrible care she received and how fast they killed her with morphine. Would not recommend this book to anyone.
This book was hard for me to read. We had a lousy hospice care for my mother one year ago, and I cannot believe the horrible care she received and how fast they killed her with morphine. Would not recommend this book to anyone.
September 12, 2024
Fabulous read!
I loved every single story! The “Sidney” one in particular moved me. I can’t imagine how many more Kelly has had told to her over the years. Thank you for helping people(all of us) be less scared of death. Live kind and ask for forgiveness ❤️
I loved every single story! The “Sidney” one in particular moved me. I can’t imagine how many more Kelly has had told to her over the years. Thank you for helping people(all of us) be less scared of death. Live kind and ask for forgiveness ❤️
May 17, 2017
I think this would be a great book for any unbeliever. Do you really want to take that chance?
April 26, 2018
Amazing Book
I loved every word of each one of Kelly’s stories. She is truly an inspiration. The last story was fascinating.
I loved every word of each one of Kelly’s stories. She is truly an inspiration. The last story was fascinating.
June 19, 2018
It was a great 👍book
April 11, 2019
Great book with vivid images of heaven and hell reported and described in detail by actual patients nearing their death.
June 17, 2020
Scary & Comforting
Very well written. True stories of death and near death. Be sure you live a good life! Quite scary if you don't!
Very well written. True stories of death and near death. Be sure you live a good life! Quite scary if you don't!
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September 20, 2020Excellent book!
December 5, 2020
Definitely an interesting read. Loved that this was a series of individual stories about each patient. Definitely gave me chills and provided additional proof to what I've read from others.
June 18, 2021
A book that will bring out your emotions, all of your emotions.
July 2, 2022
A beautiful and thought-provoking book that easily became one of my favorites the moment I finished it. It gives me much hope and assurance of what happens after death.
August 4, 2024
Wonderful stories of patience who have experienced God and Heaven.
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