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At the age of 23, I died in a car accident. My head hit the inside of my car so hard that part of my brain was pulverized into liquid brain matter, and parts of fractured skull were driven into my brain. How long we sat broken and bleeding in my car, no one will ever know. As my body sat crumpled in my wrecked car on a frigid December morning, my spirit left this world. Against all odds help arrived. The jaws of life bit through already mangled metal and glass to allow access to my lifeless body. First priority with me was to try and restart my heart. Without a heartbeat, nothing else mattered. I would survive my horrific injuries. Incredibly, this turn-about in my prognosis all happened overnight; the doctors and nurses could not explain why. Then, the most revelatory thing of all occurred and it became all too obvious that a power greater than modern medicine was at work, helping me, bringing me out of the worst of my injuries, the unfathomable power of prayer.

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Christopher R. Whiting -- Independence, MO Pen, Paper, Prayer, James Holmes story of dying and coming back to life, is a book overflowing with redemption and hope. I've read several books about NDE's (near death experiences) and none have explored, with such depth and honesty, what it must be like to lose your mortality, experience immeasurable bliss, and come back into your body. The author's struggles, following his taste of the unmitigated joy of the afterlife, resonated with me as I've often wondered how hard it would be to come back to this existence after experiencing heaven/nirvana. His ultimate redemption and renewed sense of purpose, after years of struggle, provide hope for all of us. For anyone who is wrestling with the meaning of their own mortality, or who is wondering what has happened to loved ones who have passed on, this is a must read. The book is well-written and hard to put down. I finished it in one sitting and highly recommend it. Denise M. McShane -- Stoughton, MA Jim Holmes is a storyteller. He has crafted a tale that does what all good stories should do - elicit emotion in the reader. Pen, Paper, Prayer is compelling, informative, funny, heart-wrenching, and, most importantly, true! In this book, Jim bravely shares his innermost feelings regarding his struggles with his traumatic brain injury, long recovery, and desire to reclaim his life. He also lets us in on what happened to him when he died as a result of the car crash. He takes us on an amazing journey of survival and the incredible power of prayer. I am now far more aware of how a traumatic brain injury impacts not only the victim but also those who love that person as well. I am grateful to have read this book, for it has left me more spiritual. I am in awe of Jim's strength, honesty, courage, and the determination of the human spirit. Kimberly A. Walsh -- Kansas City, MO 5 stars! A Powerful and Compelling read! I could not recommend a book more highly than I can this one. Pen, Paper, Prayer, is a true story that gives you hope for life after death. Jim's ability to communicate his experience during his time in heaven and his return to his body is simply amazing! As he shares his experience---you can feel and see his glimpse into eternity. It affirms the power of prayer and that miracles do happen. His miracle death and life experience also reveals how much we are loved by a presence unseen. Jim's recount of his recovery and the love of his family makes this book especially hard to put down. Jim's recovery is a true miracle, I recommend this book to everyone and especially, those who have or love someone with a brain injury.

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James P. Holmes was was born on February 10, 1957 in Wareham, Massachusetts. My parents, Phil and Jean Holmes, were living in Falmouth, Massachusetts. at the time. This is the town where I would be raised and attend public school. Graduating from Falmouth High school in 1975, I was pretty much done with formal education. Not really having a direction in life, I would attend and leave several colleges before settling down into a good job as an estimator and superintendent for a local construction company. After several years of excelling at - and loving - my job, I was in a terrible car accident. My life went completely off the rails, and I would never be the same. My death, new life, and unexpectedly strong relationship with God is what I have written about in Pen, Paper, Prayer. Frank W. Kresen Proof Positive is a proofreading and copy-editing outsource for authors from coast to coast and around the world, and for many prestigious publications and large corporations. Now in its fifth decade, Proof Positive enjoys a reputation for accuracy, strong attention to detail, and outstanding service to the client. E-mail at frankkresen@hotmail.com. Artisan Graphic Design - Kansas City, Missouri. Kimberly A Walsh is a freelance graphic designer, based in Kansas City, for more than 20 years. Visit her website at artisankimwalsh.com or email her at artisangraphic@sbcglobal.net Dependable, affordable, consistent.

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