Book excerpt: Having traveled the world during retirement, Carolyn T. Linn anticipates a final trip that will take her to a heavenly home. Since her husband's death in 2004, the author has been curious about what goes on in heaven. She has gleaned material from the experiences of people who have seen heaven through visions or near-death experiences. Her account describes the moment of death for those bound for heaven. She gives details of heavenly life, people to see, places to visit, entertainment to enjoy and the worship of God at His throne. Be inspired by her use of the biblical "Song of Songs" to give a picture of God's passionate love for people. For those not sure of their destiny, she gives a glimpse of hell and tells how to avoid it. From the author's enthusiastic survey and understanding of God's love, Heaven is Amazing! will encourage the believer in Jesus Christ and provide answers for those questioning eternity. The reader will be lifted into a heaven that contains beauty, variety and abundance, plus intimate fellowship with an incredible God who has an unimaginable future in store for those who love Him. Raised in a pastor's home and married to an academician, Carolyn T. Linn had a career in education and banking. Writing and language were enriching parts of her life. She and her husband bore two wonderful children, the joy of their lives. The family survived the challenges of living with mental illness after her husband was diagnosed with schizophrenia early in their marriage. In retirement, Carolyn, a cancer survivor, volunteers in lay ministry, advocates for mental illness and and travels internationally. She lives in Fresno, California.