Chasing heaven

 This nonfiction memoir details Crystal McVea's near-death experience in 2009, during which her heart stopped for nine minutes while being treated for pancreatitis. In the book, she recounts her experience of visiting heaven and standing with God, and how this profound spiritual encounter forever changed her outlook on life. The narrative focuses on the spiritual insights she gained and the belief that by "dying," she learned how to live a more meaningful and purposeful life on Earth.