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Genre: Christian Non-Fiction
About the Book
What lies on the other side?
In this relevant and life changing story, Kathy Carmichael details her experiences so that you may share, learn and receive comfort from them.Imagine being given the opportunity to meet with Angels, Saints and Jesus Christ face-to-face. Imagine watching the recently-passed step through the Pearly Gates. Imagine knowing that if you ask, God and Jesus can be an intimate part of your life. This isn’t your typical self-help book, yet reading about these events may change you and your life forever. Journey to heaven in this firsthand account of the Glory of God and the afterlife.
Wires and tubes were connected to almost every available space on Kathy’s body as she lay in her hospital bed awaiting surgery. In the days leading up to her illness and then later post-surgery, Kathy experienced incredible supernatural events. She has been tasked with sharing what happened to her with you, bringing you evidence of the afterlife.
In this inspiring spiritual flight to Heaven and back, you will learn more about prayer, blessings, miracles and the generous love and understanding available to each of us.
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1
- Have you had a near-death experience also known as an NDE?
- Has an angel ever brought you a message, protected you from harm, or visited you?
- Has your soul ever been transported to Heaven?
This book explores events such as these, and you will learn you are not alone. You may come to a deeper and abiding love for God and humanity. It’s likely you will no longer have as much fear relating to death or dying. Heaven, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit are real.
This volume also includes bonus material such as:
- Thinking About Heaven: Reader Questions
- Map of Near-Heaven and parts of Heaven
- Meaningful Scripture and Quotes
- Photos relating to Kathy’s life and hospital stay
- Foreword by John Carmichael
Release date: October 25, 2020
My Thoughts on the Book
“‘In the last days,’ God says, ‘I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.”
Acts 2:17
I was interested in reading this particular book because I’ve experienced events that I’ve not shared with many, and love hearing others talk about their supernatural (unexplained) experiences with God. I enjoyed the book, and couldn’t put it down the moment I started reading it. My favorite part was when she met Jesus on the Rock, and her friend Vicki was there. I loved how the experience was validated through the Holy Spirit! In my experience that is just how it works. It always brings a big smile to my face when it happens. All Glory to God!
I enjoyed reading this book, and I find it refreshing when others take a leap of faith and share their experiences. We are all on our own journeys, with different gifts — bringing Him glory! I’m always grateful when the Holy Spirit reveals new things to me, and this book was such a treasure of affirmation for me.

About the Author
With a deep and abiding love of our Heavenly Father and his son, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, who came into this world to save us, Kathy Carmichael is compelled to share her astounding spiritual experiences with others. She believes part of her mission on this Earth is to help people feel better, whether it’s through her writing or her (at times, sophomoric) sense of humor.
A USA Today bestseller and award-winning author, she lives on a canal along Florida’s west coast with her Scottish husband of over 40 years, one son, two cats, a part-time grand-dog, and a bevy of dust bunnies and seagulls.
Kathy has written primarily comedic clean/sweet romance, cozy mysteries, and non-fiction articles and workshops. She has been recognized by the American Library Association’s Booklist magazine with starred reviews in both the Mystery and Romance genres. Kathy is well-known for her fiction-writing seminars, including her short synopsis workshop.
Kathy loves hearing from readers.
More from Kathy
Many times as I sat down at my keyboard to work on this book, I have been encouraged by Holy Spirit to count my blessings.
Has anyone reminded you to count your blessings? If so, when you examine the numerous ways you’ve been blessed and begin to list the numerous blessings in your life, do you feel eternally grateful?
It’s part of our humanity that we tend to lose sight of those blessings while dealing with our day-to-day cares. Yet when we stop to think about how many good things are steadfast in our life, outside of the setbacks, gratitude washes over us.
I believe I was encouraged to look at my blessings as a means for me to overcome my obstacles. Healing from my physical ailments has been time consuming and difficult.
Yet, when I look at my blessings…
Like you, I have been blessed in a multitude of ways. Recently I have been blessed even more so. A large part of that blessing was my being allowed to remain alive and still walking God’s green Earth. An even bigger blessing was the amount of time I was granted to spend in Near-Heaven, which is a setting running immediately beside Heaven, and the glimpses I was permitted of Heaven itself.
Not everyone has such amazing opportunities, and even fewer have the chance to tell about it afterward.
Please allow me to share my story with you.
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 10
Texas Book-aholic, March 11
Cats in the Cradle Blog, March 11
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, March 12
For Him and My Family, March 13
For the Love of Literature, March 14 (Author Interview)
deb’s Book Review, March 15
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, March 16
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, March 17
Blossoms and Blessings, March 18 (Author Interview)
Godly Book Reviews, March 18
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 19
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, March 20
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 21
Through the Fire Blogs, March 22 (Author Interview)
Inklings and notions, March 23
Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Kathy is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/1095b/heaven-and-the-afterlife-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing my book. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful review, Elizabeth! Sounds fascinating. Thank you for sharing.
It looks like a good read.