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Stephanie Nielson begun sharing her life in 2005 on nieniedialogues.com, drawing readers in with her warmth and candor. She speedily attracted a loyal following that was captivated by the upbeat mother happily raising her young children, madly in love with her husband, Christian (Mr. Nielson to her readers), and filled with gratitude for her blessed life.
However, everything changed in an instant on a sunny day in August 2008, when Stephanie and Christian were in a horrific plane crash. Christian was burned over 40 percent of his body, and Stephanie was on the brink of death, with burns over 80 percent of her body. She would stay in a coma for four months.
In the aftermath of this harrowing tragedy, Stephanie maintained a stunning sense of humor, optimism, and resilience. She has since shared this strength of spirit with others through her blog, in magazine features, and on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Now, in this moving memoir, Stephanie tells the full, extraordinary story of her improbable recovery and the unbelievable love behind it—from a riveting account of the crash to all that followed in it is wake. With bright detail, Stephanie recounts her aroused and physical journey, from her initial painful days after awakening from the coma to the original time she saw her face in the mirror, the basi kiss she shared with Christian after the accident, and the basi time she talked to her children after their long separation. She also reflects back on life before the accident, to her happy childhood as one of nine siblings, her close-knit community and strong Mormon faith, and her fairy-tale love story, all of which became her foundation of strength as she rebuilt her life.
What emerges from the wreckage of a tragic accident is a distinguishable perspective on joy, beauty, and overcoming adversity that is as gripping as it is inspirational. Heaven Is Here is a poignant reminder of how faith and family, love and community may bolster us, sustain us, and rather literally, in some cases, save us.
Praise for Heaven Is Here
“In Heaven Is Here, Stephanie chronicles in harrowing detail the unspeakable disaster that would for a limitless time alter her life. But the real story is this: Through all the tears, pain, upheaval, sadness, and struggles, it was Stephanie’s faith—and the ample love of her pretty family—that brought her back to life. I commend this book to any individual who needs a reminder of just how strong the humane spirit is, and how instrumental faith may be in overcoming what life throws at us.”
—Ree Drummond, New York Times bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks
“Moving and transformative, Heaven Is Here is one of those rare books that causes you to count your blessings, and it reminds you that even in face of excessive damage and destruction loss, you may rebuild to become stronger. Gripping from beginning to end.”
—Liz Murray, author of the New York Times bestseller Breaking Night
“How do you find your way back to pleasure after your daily life has been shattered? Stephanie Nielson paints a bright picture of the happy life she possessed before a ravaging plane crash—and how she built that pleasure again. Honest, insightful, and compulsively readable, this book gave me much feed for thought.”
—Gretchen Rubin, author of the New York Times bestseller The Happiness Project
“For any person who wonders how they will come through a difficult time, Heaven Is Here proves that humane beings were built to survive. Stephanie Nielson weaves a humbling and spellbinding tale of how her perfective life was upended on one finelooking afternoon. Her story is a powerful testament of the healing powers of an unyielding faith, the gift of family, and the unshakable love of her husband. As I read this book it was totally unlikely for me not to think of the parallels to my own story and the tender mercies that may be found in the wake of disaster when everything you hold most dear becomes crystal clear.”
—Lee Woodruff, author of the New York Times bestseller In an Instant
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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful.
Wonderful Engaging Book
By Mayflower Girl
I could not put down this book. I in a literal sense started it one afternoon, and finished it in the wee hours of the morning. I had not so long ago become conscious of Stephanie Nielson's story a few months ago. I had in truth read a story regarding Mormon Mommy Bloggers on Salon, which lead me to her blog. I read a few posts and saw that she had been on Oprah...but kind of forgot when it comes to her until I saw this book come up on the Amazon Vine program. I'm not Mormon, but with all the attention on the LDS church recently, I've been attempting to find out more. I figure the best way, rather than listen to the detractors, is to go to the actual church members as well as the church's website. It's been rather enlightening.
Stephanie's faith is woven allround this book. I rather candidly do not believe she'd be here today if it wasn't for her strong faith in God (whom she and other Mormons call "Heavenly Father"). She with resolute determination believes in the power of prayer--and the results of those beliefs come through--be it the strength to get through just one more therapy session or to handle the struggles with her children accepting her new limitations. When my husband was doing a surgical residency, the worst rotation was the burn unit. He would always come home very humbled after each day....and a full month in the burn unit was when it comes to all he could take. Stephanie was burned over 80% of her body when the little private plan she was riding in with her husband and his flying instructor crashed. Her husband was burned as well--I believe around 40-50%, as was the pilot/flight instructor (50%--did not survive.) I think the reason she pulled through were two fold--one her faith, and two her family. She was blessed with a big family as well as a network of church family which in truth came out to aid her and her husband.
The book is not all in regards to her accident or recover, however. You get a glimpse of her life before the accident--including her engagement with her husband. You likewise get to see how she's doing closely three years later. It's a genuinely inspiring book. I also think it's a good read for non-Mormons to better grasp the Mormon faith. Highly highly recommended. This is a book that actually makes you count your blessings and realize what is primary in life.
I found a video of Stephanie on Youtube, for those that are interested... [...]
27 of 27 humans found the following review helpful.
It's the story of how her life changed but it might modify yours too
By Gracie
I was vaguely intimate with the story before I read the book. I expected the book to be the story of the plane crash and her recovery. And it was. But it felt like more. Stephanie is totally honorable when it comes to her struggles. She shares her sensations and experiences even when they are negative. She talks with regards to sentiment like her family would be better off without her. She was reluctant to see her kids again. She couldn't bear to have her husband visit for a while. It isn't all rainbows are joy. But the pain she shares makes her attainments and attitude even more wonderful. The way she invites you to comprehend her struggles gave me a good deal of clear or deep perception into galore of my own. It also reminded me how much I love my siblings and want my own children to have that close relationship.
I had planned to read the book over a couple of days but in spite of the heavy subject matter it was an easy read and I read it in one night. I didn't get teary at all until near the end her little boy, Ollie, told a stranger in a resturant to stop staring at his mom. It was hard not to be moved by the little boy's courage and all that family had been through.
Stephanie says that she has accepted living in a world that doesn't receive her. If she isn't accepted, I don't think it will be because of her scarred face. It will be because she reminds us that we have a choice when it comes to how we face adversity. She reminds us what marriages will have to be and how families ought to work. We may either reach for those goals ourselves or resent her for the reminder.
I am work a little harder. Be a little more grateful. And get enjoyment from today more.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Heartrendingly Beautiful
By Sarah Bruce Kelly
This is the most heartrending and in an emotional manner engaging book I've read in a very long time. Stephanie Nielson speaks first-hand of the most unimaginable trauma the humane body may endure--near death by fire--and makes it agonizingly real.
Heaven is Here was a difficult book to read, yet I could not put it down. I felt I was there with Stephanie at each moment, heart racing and stomach churning. From the terrifying plane crash and harrowing months of treatment and therapy through her slow and ongoing recovery, her traveling became my journey.
What a fantasti gift Stephanie has given us with this terrifying and pretty memoir. Her message of hope, determination, and love, in spite of the very worst of circumstances, has given me renewed joy in my own life as I realize how not significant my petty complaints are and how boundless my blessings. Thank you Stepanie, what a benediction and inspiration you are to all of us!
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