In this book you will be taken on a journey to places terrestrial and celestial. The terrestrial journey begins in a small Yup’ik Eskimo village in southwestern Alaska. There you'll meet Abraham “Ipli” George, a rough-cut Eskimo who for 20 years held the notorious reputation of being the “town drunk.” In 2005, while on a routine wood-gathering trip on his snowmobile, Ipli had a fatal accident. Then while being medevacked to an Anchorage hospital, he was stunned when he realized that the lifeless body which the four EMT’s were scrambling to revive was HIS! Suddenly a dazzling unearthly being, brighter than the sun, materialized before his eyes. At that moment Abraham was instantly transported by the celestial being on an astonishing journey to three celestial heaven, outer darkness and hell. You will hear Abraham’s extraordinary report of what he saw, heard, smelled and felt on his incredible journey. He returned to his body radically transformed, bearing a vital heavenly message to impart to mankind and possessing supernatural powers to confirm it!
The author of this book gives me the impression of an infomercial salesperson who is trying to sell me something and is constantly telling me that I should believe him because he is trustworthy. I will not comment on my beliefs with regard to the spiritual journey of the subject in this book.
The book is presented in the format of a reference book, rather than a traditional novel and there are a lot of photographs and other visually interesting aids. I doubt it would be suitable for reading on a Kindle or other e-book format.
I borrowed the book from an acquaintance who wanted to know whether it accurately reflected aspects of "village life" as described in the early chapters. I have lived in rural Alaskan villages, including Dillingham, and I feel that the author does a good job of capturing the elements that are most memorable to me.
Extraordinary story of recovery and evangelism. Some people will not believe in miracles until they need one. If that’s your case, then I recommend reading this book. Similar to 90 minutes in Heaven, It will give you one man’s glimpse of the afterlife. As an Alaskan I am interested in the transformation that has taken place to other native communities.