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Proof of Heaven

Mary Curran Hackett
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Proof of Heaven

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011

Book Brief

Mary Curran Hackett

Proof of Heaven

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cincinnati, Ohio • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Proof of Heaven by Mary Curran Hackett follows Cathleen, a mother deeply rooted in her Catholic faith, and her seven-year-old son Colm, who experiences frequent cardiac arrests. The novel explores the struggles of their daily lives, the search for a cure, and the emotional journey of their family as they meet Dr. Gaspar Basu, who provides a terminal diagnosis but also offers emotional healing.

Emotional

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

3.8

1,108 ratings

53%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mary Curran Hackett's Proof of Heaven garners mixed reviews. Critics praise its heartfelt narrative and emotional depth, particularly highlighting the compelling portrayal of family dynamics and spirituality. However, some readers find the plot predictable and the prose lacking nuance. Overall, it's a touching story, but its predictability may not appeal to all.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Proof of Heaven?

A reader who would enjoy Proof of Heaven by Mary Curran Hackett likely appreciates emotionally charged, faith-oriented narratives. Fans of Mitch Albom's The Five People You Meet in Heaven or William P. Young's The Shack will find similar themes of hope, the afterlife, and the power of familial bonds.

3.8

1,108 ratings

53%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

18%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cincinnati, Ohio • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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