"Heaven is for Real" is a book written by Todd Burpo, a pastor from Nebraska, detailing his son Colton Burpo's near-death experience at the age of four. After undergoing emergency surgery for a burst appendix, Colton claims to have visited Heaven, where he met Jesus and various biblical figures. His vivid descriptions of the afterlife sparked interest and debate about the existence of Heaven. The book, published in 2010, became a bestseller and was later adapted into a film in 2014. It explores themes of faith, spirituality, and the impact of near-death experiences on beliefs about the afterlife.