Book Review: The Boy who Came Back from Heaven

This book is the gripping story of Alex Malarkey, a six-yr old who was in a terrible car accident with his father. The story gives the account of the young boy in heaven and describes things like the music and angels. It is an easy read. I really enjoyed it and found it believable. It is not only the story of Alex but also of his family and I definitely think it could be helpful to families dealing with crisis, as it talks about the impact such an event has on the parents themselves.

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