On Christmas Day 2011, Ben Breedlove's soul went to heaven. But it wasn't his first time there. Ben suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart condition that posed a constant risk of sudden death. On four separate occasions, Ben went in... Read more

On Christmas Day 2011, Ben Breedlove's soul went to heaven. But it wasn't his first time there. Ben suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a heart condition that posed a constant risk of sudden death. On four separate occasions, Ben went into cardiac arrest, during which he felt the presence of angels and experienced the incomprehensible peace of heaven. Ben created a two-part video called This Is My Story , in which he used flash cards to tell the world about his near-death experiences and his beckoning toward heaven. When he passed away seven days later at the tender age of eighteen, his family and the rest of the world stumbled upon these videos. The world responded with overwhelming acceptance of the message Ben shared. Ben's vision of heaven was his gift to his family, and to the world. And now this is the Breedlove family's gift to us - an in-depth look at the life and near-deaths of Ben, the strength and faith of a young man, and, ultimately, the hope of heaven. 'Reading these pages, you'll discover how one precious young man treated life as a gift from God and thus became a gift from God. Just as his many videos and devotion to family and friends touched many hearts, I pray that this book will, too.' Don Piper, New York Times Bestselling author of 90 Minutes in Heaven 'Ever since Ben came into my life I have been on a new journey. He saved me. Not drugs, not liquor, Ben. I think it's safe to say that he single-handedly reignited the spark in me to keep going and to keep creating. I do believe that he was sent here on a mission from God.' Scott Mescudi (AKA Kid Cudi) 'Ben Breedlove's story affected me deeply from the moment I first heard it. We are all lucky that Ally Breedlove shared Ben's incredible experiences and discovery with the world in When Will the Heaven Begin ? Ben's life was filled with struggles that no person or family would ever wish for, but what he ultimately came to realize was that every life, and everything in your life, truly matters and has a purpose. His unshakable belief in God and the perfect peace that is waiting for all of us in heaven will provide hope and inspiration to millions.' Glenn Beck Less