title: Heaven Is Here: An Incredible Story of Hope, Triumph, and Everyday Joy
author:  Stephanie Nielson 
description: "For anyone who wonders how they will come through a difficult time, <em>Heaven Is Here</em> proves that human beings were built to survive. Stephanie Nielson weaves a humbling and spell-binding tale of how her perfect life was upended on one beautiful afternoon. Her story is a powerful testament of the healing powers of an unyielding faith, the gift of family and the unshakeable love of her husband. As I read this book it was impossible for me not to think of the parallels to my own story and the tender mercies that can be found in the wake of disaster when everything you hold most dear becomes crystal clear."<b><i>Lee Woodruff, author of the #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestseller, <em>In an Instant</em></i></b><br /><br />"How do you find your way back to happiness after your everyday life has been shattered? Stephanie Nielson paints a vivid picture of the happy life she possessed before a devastating plane crash-and how she built that happiness, again. Honest, insightful, and compulsively readable, this book gave me much food for thought."<b><i>Gretchen Rubin, author of the <em>New York Times</em> bestseller <em>The Happiness Project</em></i></b><br /><br />"Moving and transformative, <em>Heaven Is Here</em> is one of those rare books that causes you to count your blessings, and it reminds you that even in face of devastating loss, you can rebuild to become stronger. Gripping from beginning to end."<b><i>Liz Murray, author of the <em>New York Times</em> bestseller, <em>Breaking Night</em></i></b><br /><br />"In <em>Heaven Is Here</em>, Stephanie chronicles in harrowing detail the unspeakable tragedy that would forever 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 abundant love of her beautiful family---that brought her back to life. I recommend this book to anyone who needs a reminder of just how strong the human spirit is, and how instrumental faith can be in overcoming what life throws at us."<b><i>Ree Drummond, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>The Pioneer Woman Cooks</em></i></b>
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  [Praise for _Heaven Is Here_](contents.html#prai_01)
  
  
  “In _Heaven Is Here_ , Stephanie chronicles in harrowing detail the
  unspeakable tragedy that would forever 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 abundant love of her beautiful family—that brought
  her back to life. I recommend this book to anyone who needs a reminder of just
  how strong the human spirit is, and how instrumental faith can 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
  devastating loss, you can rebuild to become stronger. Gripping from beginning
  to end.”
  
  
  —Liz Murray, author of t