1. Alexander opens the chapter "A Final
Dilemma" with a quotation from Einstein: "I must be willing to give up
what I am in order to become what I will be." Why has he included the
quote and what is its significance to the book?
2. What do you make of Alexander's experience of heaven—the butterflies,
clouds, sounds, and beings? What about the beautiful woman's message to
him, that he is loved, he should not fear, and he can do no wrong? If
you've read other accounts of NDEs, how is his experience of heaven
different from, or similar to, the experiences others have written
about?
3. Talk about Alexander's transformation following his NDE. How has his
experience changed his life?
4. Does Alexander's medical background bolster
his claims for having experienced heaven? In other words, does the fact
that he is a man of science accord him more credibility than others who
have had mystical NDEs?
5. Why did Alexander decide to publish Proof of Heaven knowing
that he would be subjected to cricticism and would possibly risk his
medical reputation?
6. Do you envy individuals like Eben Alexander and others who have had
powerful religious encounters during NDEs? Have you ever had a similar
mystical experience, near death or not?
7. Have you read any of the criticism directed toward Alexander after
publishing Proof of Heaven? (See the author bio above.)
What would you say to these critics?
* Some questions from
LitLovers.