My Last Breath

Rating:
Summary: Clarification needed
Review: Author's blurb on the back cover begins: "I have written this fiction based on my true story about two near death experiences." Fiction or truth? The reader is left to sort this out for himself.

If I did my sorting correctly, the last half of the book alone is worth the price, but the long, tedious description of his "sins" in the middle of the book could be shortened by 75% with no harm to the story.

Toward the end of the book Dovel does an excellent job of suggesting ways for the reader to put to use some of the lessons he learned and shared, but even there ... especially there ..... the reader would benefit by knowing to what extent the lessons are based on truth and to what extent they're based on fiction.



Rating:
Summary: Well Worth Reading
Review: I liked "My Last Breath" because it describes the aftereffects of the near death experience extremely well. The author focuses on how the experiences have affected and still do affect his life. Having experienced the NDE myself, I do understand the issues Mr Dovel faces.
This book presents valuable insights anyone can use to improve their daily life. I personally didn't care for the religious references in this book, but in no way does this affect my rating. To me, the insights presented are more important than my opinions on religion. My Last Breath is well worth reading and by all means deserves five stars!

Rating:
Summary: So-So
Review: My Last Breath is an intense autobiography by author Matthew D. Dovel.
The author shares with the reader two incidents where he came to the door of
eternity and returned to tell about it. One happened when he was a young
boy, meeting and enjoying the presence of a loving Savior.
The second was at his own hands, and what he experienced at that time was
much more detailed and not as pleasant. I believe this had a great impact
on the rest of his life.

I have read many near death experience books, and have found the experiences
of what they see and feel can vary greatly, but I always find them
intriguing. This work was no different.
I would have liked to have had a few more details in some areas, but what
he gave was enough to keep my interest, and perhaps look forward to another
book.
I did like the way the author encourages others to think about their life
on earth, giving some important points to follow and warnings to heed. He
also shares with the reader the change in his life since these happens,
which include visions, predictions and healings. Interesting!

If you are curious about the afterlife you will enjoy this book.
All in all an interesting and enlighten read.
Shirley Johnson
Senior Reviewer

Rating:
Summary: MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
Review: My Last Breath is an intense autobiography by author Matthew D. Dovel.
The author shares with the reader two incidents where he came to the door of
eternity and returned to tell about it. One happened when he was a young
boy, meeting and enjoying the presence of a loving Savior.
The second was at his own hands, and what he experienced at that time was
much more detailed and not as pleasant. I believe this had a great impact
on the rest of his life.

I have read many near death experience books, and have found the experiences
of what they see and feel can vary greatly, but I always find them
intriguing. This work was no different.
I would have liked to have had a few more details in some areas, but what
he gave was enough to keep my interest, and perhaps look forward to another
book.
I did like the way the author encourages others to think about their life
on earth, giving some important points to follow and warnings to heed. He
also shares with the reader the change in his life since these happens,
which include visions, predictions and healings. Interesting!

If you are curious about the afterlife you will enjoy this book.
All in all an interesting and enlighten read.
Shirley Johnson
Senior Reviewer

Rating:
Summary: Very interesting and intense! Profound!
Review: The book "My Last Breath" by Matthew D. Dovel is a very interesting and intense story of someone who had two near-death experiences which resulted in him first going to heaven and then hell the other. This makes Dovel's near-death experiences unique in that one was heavenly and the other was hellish. Most NDEs involving a person experiencing both heaven and hell are within the same NDE. It is refreshing to read the comparison between the two destinations from someone who experienced both but at separate times. "My Last Breath" is easy to read and thought-provoking at the same time. As it is with many NDEs, many of his profound insights requires time to fully digest as you reflect more and more on his wonderful message. Undoubtedly, such insights require the rest of your life to fully appreciate. In essence, "My Last Breath" is not only a fascinating read, it is also a guide on how spirituality can be applied in everyday life. - Kevin Williams, "Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife" http://www.near-death.com

Rating:
Summary: Well Worth Reading
Review: The book "My Last Breath" by Matthew D. Dovel is a very interesting and intense story of someone who had two near-death experiences which resulted in him first going to heaven and then hell the other. This makes Dovel's near-death experiences unique in that one was heavenly and the other was hellish. Most NDEs involving a person experiencing both heaven and hell are within the same NDE. It is refreshing to read the comparison between the two destinations from someone who experienced both but at separate times. "My Last Breath" is easy to read and thought-provoking at the same time. As it is with many NDEs, many of his profound insights requires time to fully digest as you reflect more and more on his wonderful message. Undoubtedly, such insights require the rest of your life to fully appreciate. In essence, "My Last Breath" is not only a fascinating read, it is also a guide on how spirituality can be applied in everyday life. - Kevin Williams, "Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife" http://www.near-death.com

Rating:
Summary: Wow! Very impactful.
Review: This book makes me think about my actions towards others and I can't seem to get what I have read in this book out of my mind. It's very impactful and I actually cried at the end. Life is very short and I've always want to make a difference with mine in this world. And after reading this book I'm convinced that my actions are important. We all matter and I believe Matthew has been touched by God to relate this fact to us all. I also give this book high marks for its relevance in todays world as we search for answers to all the insane behavior taking place, and that there is a purpose for each and everyone of us.

Rating:
Summary: GREAT BOOK!
Review: This was the first time I have read anything about a near death experiance. It was an easy read and could not put it down until I finished it. What a great book and so enpowering. Really makes you stop and think. What a great tool to help people who are thinking about suicide.