More Glimpses of Heaven: Inspiring True Stories of Hope and Peace at the End of Life's Journey

by Trudy Harris

Following her New York Times bestselling Glimpses of Heaven , Trudy Harris has collected even more true stories of the tender beauty and pain of life's end. Through her own stories and those of medical professionals and hospice workers, Harris brings readers with her on the search for God, forgiveness, faith, repentance, and ultimate acceptance and peace. The perfect gift for someone who has experienced the death of a loved one, More Glimpses of Heaven will bring peace and comfort to all who read it.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Inspirational, Religion, Christian Non Fiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2010

About the author

Trudy Harris, RN, is the New York Times bestselling author of Glimpses of Heaven and More Glimpses of Heaven, a former hospice nurse, and former president of the Hospice Foundation for Caring. Since retirement, Harris remains active in connecting the need

Reviews

[Shari Larsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a collection of true stories from hospice nurses, sharing many of their most special patients last days. I read the first book, Glimpses of Heaven, about 4 years ago, after my dad had passed away, and it gave me a small measure of comfort. This time, with the 2nd book, I read it more for myself, as I have terminal breast cancer and I am getting ready to start hospice myself.


The stories range in patients from just 2 weeks old, to 96 years old; many from cancer, but also other chronic and terminal diseases as well. The stories of the children were the hardest to read, but at the same time, they were the most inspirational; after all, if a small child can face death without fear, I should be able to also! The children always seem to be one the ones with the purest hearts and the least fear.


The only thing I didn't like about this book is that some of the stories had a little much of quoting from the bible. I use to have a friend that quoted bible verses to me all the time, and she did it in such a way that it felt like she was trying to shame me about something, so I guess that is why that kind of talk turns me off. But overall, I found these stories to be hopeful and of great comfort.

[Rayni · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Ms. Harris' first book & thought it was wonderful, but this second book is even better. In this book, she invites other hospice nurses to share some of their experiences. It gives a slightly different flavor to this book.

She explains there is a nurse, a volunteer, a chaplain, a social worker & a medical director all involved in the patient's day-to-day life. My mother has an aide that comes in 3 times a week to shower her & monitor her wounds (bed sores, etc.). Besides the man that delivers the oxygen; & picked her up off the floor for me when she fell & we couldn't get her up. The on-call nurses are also wonderful.

A couple of the stories really spoke to me. In one, a man in his mid-70's says to Ms. Harris, "I am dying, but do my children know?" I laughed, but it is so true in our family. We don't talk about my terminal diagnosis or about my mother's impending death. This family didn't either. Another family talked about what they would do when the mother got better. The mother wouldn't talk to them. Hello? Hospice is end of life care.

Hiding dying is something we will have to rectify in our own family. Get it out in the open. Now I need a primer on how to get my finances in order. A friend told me when I was given a diagnosis of Stage IV ovarian cancer that I should have stopped at a lawyer's on my way home. Instead, I opted to take my husband to the cemetery to break the news.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Trudy Harris has written another outstanding read to the follow-up of her first book Glimpses of Heaven. If you cherish the first book as much as I do, you will not feel any different about the second. This book has an interesting new twist, she reached out to other medical professionals voicing their stories along with her own. The prose is exemplary without a single flaw. Trudy writes about death in such a special way that it pulls at your emotions yet not negatively. Yes, it is sad that people are dying but, she portrays death in such a beautiful manner it is enlightening to the reader.

Whereas, this is a faith-based book it does not focus on any one religion, it instead tells of all the different ways that God brings an individual into his kingdom and the fact that it is different for every soul. Therefore, as each person is different so is their relationship with the Lord and as they are getting ready to pass on to the next phase of our souls journey a lot of individuals have something that is holding them back from passing and this is when Trudy comes into play by figuring out what will help this dying person let go. Children are so special since they are not afraid of dying, they sometimes are more worried about how their parents will handle their death. There are people who have something that is not quite right in the life they are to leave behind or with their relationship with God and with the help of a hospice professional or Trudy herself they help the sick individual get to the place where they can let go of this world. I must mention that the dying tells us such amazing things about heaven such as what they see or who they see. After you read this book you will no longer be afraid of death plus remember heaven is all around us.

“I will never forsake you or abandon you” (Heb. 13:5)

[Loraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a group of stories written by hospice care nurses. It is both poignant and inspirational as you read accounts of the end of life for people who have a deep faith. The things that touch their lives as the walk the final journey of life and what is important to them during that walk are brought vividly to life. It was tearful in one aspect but joyful in yet another. It is also a book that made me introspective about what impact the final journey of people in my life have had on me. This quote really touched me:

"We see and experience God more often than we know. He often hides in plain sight, and we encounter HIm many more times a day than we realize, in the people and experiences He put on our path."

[Barbara Mahoney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trudy Harris worked as a hospice nurse for over 20 years. Each chapter of this book is a story about an individual that either she or one of her colleagues cared for in hospice. The stories are inspirational and filled with hope.

I also enjoyed Trudy's first book "Glimpses of Heaven."

Trudy has spent her life caring for patients near the end of their lives. She has a great deal of wisdom to share. She also seems like an angel on earth to the patients and families that she serves.

She is someone I would love to meet!

I hope she writes another book!

[SheLove2Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jesus says "I am with you always" and that includes our journey into death. A very comforting read.

[Anthony A · Rating 2 out of 5]

While this was a collection of very touching and interesting stories about people who are close to death and/or who die while in the company of Ms. Harris, I came away wondering about the salvation of pretty much every single person in every one of these stories. While she talked about God consistently, there was almost no mention of Jesus Christ. And as any knowledgeable Christian knows, the only way to the Father is through Jesus Christ: "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." Not once did Ms. Harris inquire about the status of these people's salvation with a something simple, like: "Are you saved?" or "Do you have your salvation?". The only way that I would recommend this book to any of my Christian friends is by first giving them the caveat that there is no sign of witnessing to any of the people dying in the book, so take it with a grain of salt.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having previously read and been encouraged by Glimpses of Heaven by the same author (Trudy Harris), I decided to read this next book shortly after my father died. It is another beautiful collection of stories from the author and other hospice nurses. It’s an easy, encouraging read and reinforces my belief that the Lord places specific people in certain roles because He knows that is where they will best show love and serve others. Good hospice nurses have a special calling, and ones like Trudy Harris are gifted in helping people transition comfortably and peacefully. I hope when my time this side of Heaven is up, my personal glimpses of Heaven will be filled with the grace that is evident in these true stories.

[SKP · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’d read these books several years ago, but they are very inspirational Christian reading, and as I get older, and have had several more people pass away, they mean that much more. I lost my Mom a few years ago & what I experienced as the only person who was sitting with her when she passed away at 2:30 a.m. probably would have fit well into these books. I imagine I will read them again one day in the future.

[Barbara Bingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you, Trudy Harris!

Thank you and all the other angels who takes care of the patients with love and unending compassion but mostly for sharing your faith in God with your patients, for a smooth and peaceful transition from this world to the everlasting loving arms of Christ our Redeemer!

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a collection of short stories compiled by palliative care nurses. They cared for the dying and witnessed many people walk into Heaven. These are beautiful accounts of the love Jesus has for us, especially at the end of life. The stories also show how important it is to listen to the Holy Spirit.

[Bev · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just beautiful!

Trudy Harris and her hospice team are phenomenal. Words cannot describe their compassion and Christ-like spirit. May the program they started continue as they reach out to all who are journeying on to a new life.

[CLAIR Withers · Rating 4 out of 5]

More glimpses of heaven

Lovely book. Really compassionate to all those involved. Gives you some perspective on life. Throughly enjoyed reading this. Thank you

[Ruby · Rating 5 out of 5]

i REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK RELATING TO MANY PEOPLE IN LIVING THEIR LAST DAYS WITH CANCER.

[Leslie Chugg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Beautiful end of life experiences people have with God, Jesus, & family. Cry alert

[Alyssa Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone of us will not only face death ourselves but we will have friends and relatives who also will face death. These stories will help us deal with our own mortality but also with the passing of our loved ones. “More Glimpses Of Heaven” is full of stories of hope and grace, stories that allow the veil to be drawn back so we can see how God moves in even our deaths. Trudy Harris gives us 47 stories of people who have names and that is what makes this book so real and compelling. She does a great job in making death seem less painful and making Heaven seem more real.
One chapter that stood out to me the most was Sam. He was a jewish old guy, hospice had been helping him througout his life for a little while. It was just getting to hard to move him in and out of his house.
I love this book, and all the many little chapters in it

[Victor Gentile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Trudy Harris in her new book, "More Glimpses Of Heaven" Book Two in her Glimpses Of Heaven series published by Revell gives us more stories of in the final days and moments of the terminally ill and dying.

Trudy Harris was a hospice nurse for many years before she became president of the Hospice Foundation for Caring. With all these years of experience she has many stories to tell and associates who also have stories that give us a glimpse of those who are dying see just before they are ushered into eternity.

Everyone of us will not only face death ourselves but we will have friends and relatives who also will face death. These stories will help us deal with our own mortality but also with the passing of our loved ones. "More Glimpses Of Heaven" is full of stories of hope and grace, stories that allow the veil to be drawn back so we can see how God moves in even our deaths.

In "More Glimpses Of Heaven" Ms. Harris gives us 47 stories of people who have names and that is what makes this book so real and compelling. Yes, some stories will make you cry and a box of tissues should be at hand. Ms. Harris does a great job in making death seem less painful and making Heaven seem more real.

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Available November 2010 at your favorite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group

[Ann237 · Rating 5 out of 5]

As with her first book she has accomplished once again to bring the gift of One's final journey out to the open. She has accomplished again to bring back memories of all the blessings that Those on their journey had shared with me. And also the journey of all those in my life my loved ones that Have made the final journey home to our father. the ones that I expected and the ones not. I have lost my faith,as I said goodbye to my 17-year-old brother from a car accident I gained my faith back when I had a dream of my brother preparing me for my father's death, Only a few years after he had passed knowing that it was a gift from God allowing my brother to do this. I was 18 it was then I felt led to get into working hospice maybe because i needed to deal with death. and it was the best thing I ever did! prepared? Wow, that was the hard one! gifted and blessed definitely!! How do you Prepare Ourselves for the hardest things most of us have to face in our lives? a loss of our loved ones? God's word by faith and believing in his word knowing that you all will be together again and that you're never alone ever! That his love is never ending and he does not want to see us in pain,that he wants us with him and he wants to be with us so while where here,he's with us every moment until the day comes that were all joined together. Thank you Trudy again for the memories and bringing back the love of our father That is there for us to see even through the toughest of times not only is he there for the one he's taking home, but for all those left behind.

[Christy Trever · Rating 5 out of 5]

More Glimpses of Heaven by Trudy Harris is a poignant and inspirational book. Harris has collected stories from several hospice workers, as well as some writings of her own, of their experiences with patients who had unusual deaths. Each story is unique and beautiful in its own way. From a young boy dying from leukemia who is determined that his mother will be cared for after he's gone to a elderly soldier preparing to meet his Captain, there is a message of hope in every story of death. Christians have a different view of death than most; although they mourn their own loss, they rejoice at the new life the departed have in Heaven. Hospice workers are special in that part of their job is to ensure a painless and fear-free passing, so they are face to face with the dying on a daily basis. Their stories made me cry again and again, because they are so terribly beautiful. To read of a child who dies with a smile on their face because they see Jesus is heart-breaking, but it's also a promise of hope to readers that someday they will experience the same. Death is frightening to most people. The hospice workers who wrote these pieces not only serve their regular patients by relieving their fears, their stories will also relieve those same fears in anyone who reads this book. It's not an easy one to read, but it is well worth the time and every tear shed.

[Valerie · Rating 3 out of 5]

More Glimpses of Heaven is Trudy Harris's second book on death and dying. As a hospice nurse, she and other hospice nurses share touching, peaceful stories of people as they are dying and/or die. The experiences she shares are varied, interesting and touching. I was most struck by the peace that accompanies acceptance of one's dying state.

One reader said, "Hope, love, comfort, and peace fill each page." I agree.

This is a great resource for anyone who works with dying people as it will help her realize her role in helping patients embrace their situation.

It's a great resource for the dying as it will help them see the possibilities of peace, satisfaction, and comfort even in dying.

For the people who love the terminally ill, it will help them see their role as a sacred one in which they can facilitate the embracing of the dying process. They will be mentored by people who have excelled in walking people through their last days on earth and made those last days sacred ones.

Book has been provided courtesy of Baker Publishing Group and Graf-Martin Communications, Inc. available at your favourite bookseller from Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

[Paige Temby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a very simple read. It was different accounts of what happens to patients, as a hospice nurse, while they are crossing from this life into Heaven. This book was so special to me as I began to see a pattern in how we cross over and who is there to help us ease into the thought of this. It was different with children then it was adults, none the less ALL people were given comfort in who the Lord sent over to help them cross over. I have never really looked at death as "peaceful or beautiful" as the book states, in reading this book though I can understand. These people were not afraid since they had already encountered visits from Jesus himself, past loved ones or angels, to help them make their journey to Heaven. These visits would be anywhere from just visiting to telling them they will be bringing them to Heaven next visit. It really shows you God's love for His children and that we are never alone. I would highly recommend this book to anyone of strong faith or especially someone lacking in faith. Great book! I really do have an even better understanding of just how much God's promise to never leave us really is true. We are never alone.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grab a box of Kleenex, because you're going to need it when you read More Glimpses of Heaven: Inspiring True Stories of Hope and Peace at the End of Life's Journey. Written by hospice nurse Trudy Harris, this book is full of brief stories about the end of life.

The stories are all poignant: the child with leukemia who keeps hanging on until he feels sure his mom can handle life without him, the many folks who see deceased friends and relatives - even Jesus - coming to "visit" shortly before they make their final journey. It's a comforting book, even though I dare you to read it without crying.

It also made me wonder what it must be like to be a hospice nurse. On the one hand, what a privilege to be with people as their lives on this earth come to an end. On the other hand, how draining that must be.

[Diane Jenison · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good book written by a hospice nurse. Relating stories of her and other hospice nurses and the experiences of their patients at the time of death. Very uplifting. I liked reading about the absence of fear when it was time to move on to heaven. The peacefulness with which the patients experienced during their last moments. I truly believe that when it is time to cross over, we are never alone. The stories tell of angels, loved ones and even Jesus Christ himself who appear at the time of death, to accompany us to heaven. I am not afraid of going to heaven at all.

[Bryon Swanson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing and encouraging!

Why do I love this book? God shows up in story after story. Something I've been needing reminding of. While the accounts of Hospice must include illness and death, each story is positive in approach and emphasis. The expectation of Hospice is that each patient is made to "feel safe, comfortable and free from fear." A friend is a nurse serving in Hospice. I could see her in many of these situations--loving the patient and family and ministering in faith looking for God's provided opportunities. Excellent!

[Angela Belcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book, going to be looking for more from this author.

Trudy gives a unique view into the very private lives of those in the end stages of their lives, all while keeping their dignity intact. Thank you for reminding me of the Love Our Father and His Son, which is so very precious and individual to each of us. Thank you too, to the families for sharing Christ, through their loved ones.

[Jerry Blackerby · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous book compiled by a Hospice Nurse from her own and other nurses’ experience. These cases are about the final time of a person on Hospice. Some are touching enough to bring tears, especially the ones about young children dying. This was her second book. I have not read the first book, didn’t know about it.

[Donna Engler · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fulfilling story of Hospice cases

Having lost my husband this year, I'm personally acquainted with Hospice. The Hospice workers are caring, fabulous people. They were a tremendous help to me and reading about these Hospice cases means a great deal to me. God bless these fabulous workers.

[Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Trudy Harris is a pretty amazing person to do what she does. Her stories are truly inspiring; however, it makes me wonder about the passing of those who were not so blessed as to have the faith and family around that the people that she writes about did.

[Christine Pouliot-basnar · Rating 5 out of 5]

As my review for Trudy's first book, this is a wonderful read for ANY religion. It's moving stories of patients at the end of life is goof for any age reader!!! This is a must read for ALL hospice volunteers!!!