18 Days in Heaven: I Left My Body. I Met Jesus. What He Told Me Will Alter Your Eternity.

Gabe Poirot
53 pages1-hour read
Nonfiction
Book
Adult
Published in 2026

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Book Brief

Gabe Poirot

18 Days in Heaven

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2026
Book Details
Pages

178

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

•

Self-Improvement
Theme
Love

•

Death

•

Religion & Spirituality
Topic
Religion & Spirituality
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.6

3,839 ratings

89%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

18 Days in Heaven by Gabe Poirot offers readers a thought-provoking exploration of spiritual themes. Positively, it is praised for its engaging writing and inspirational insights. However, some critics note a lack of depth in character development and predictability in its narrative. Overall, it is appreciated by those seeking a reflective, faith-based read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read 18 Days in Heaven?

A reader who enjoys 18 Days in Heaven by Gabe Poirot likely appreciates spiritual journeys and vivid depictions of the afterlife. Fans of Mitch Albom’s The Five People You Meet in Heaven or Todd Burpo’s Heaven is for Real may find this book compelling, as it explores themes of faith and divine encounters.

4.6

3,839 ratings

89%

Loved it

6%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Key Figures

An American author and evangelist who shares his near-death experience after an accident, focusing on spiritual themes centered around Jesus.

A critical care physician and resuscitation scientist providing scientific context for NDEs, contributing empirical research to support the book's claims.

The lead translator of The Passion Translation, whose work influences the theological framework of the book through its scriptural citations.

A psychiatrist and NDE researcher whose work offers a clinical taxonomy to interpret the experiences described in the narrative.

A pastor and author who endorses Poirot’s testimony, emphasizing its alignment with Christian scripture.

An author and NDE interviewer who validates Poirot’s narrative through his Foreword, highlighting its focus on a personal encounter with Jesus.

A minister and broadcaster who endorses the book, emphasizing Poirot’s sincerity and the theological soundness of the testimony.

A biology professor whose work on the physiology of crucifixion provides scientific context to the book’s devotional themes.

Book Details
Pages

178

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Biography

•

Self-Improvement
Theme
Love

•

Death

•

Religion & Spirituality
Topic
Religion & Spirituality
First Publication Year

2026

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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