"So I carefully fastened my seat belt. That small act would be a crucial decision." Chapter 1, pg. 17

"By contrast, the powerful light I had encountered when I met my friends and loved ones paled into darkness as the radiance and iridescence in front of me increased." Chapter 2, pg. 28

"Hymns of praise, modern-sounding choruses, and ancient chants filled my ears and brought not only a deep peace but the greatest feeling of joy I've ever experienced." Chapter 3, pg. 31

"He had no idea why he prayed as he did, except God told him to." Chapter 4, pg. 43

"When a dead man began to sing with him, Dick scrambled out of that smashed car and raced over to the nearest EMT." Chapter 5, pg. 45

"Without question, I am still alive because people prayed for me, beginning with Dick Onerecker and other people around the country, many of whom I've never met." Chapter 7, pg...