Matthew Dovel

In Matthew Dovel's book entitled My Last Breath, he describes both of his NDEs. Although his book was classified as "fiction" by his publisher, Matthew's NDE testimony is true from start to finish. It is thought that the publisher classified it as "fiction" because of the rather unusual subject matter. But indeed, according to Matthew Dovel, it is all factual.

Matthew states, "I am compelled to share the story of what happened to me, the profound changes that took place afterwards, and the message I brought back with me from the other side. When I tell people of my experiences, they are completely captivated and are left wanting to know more. This is a unique story of someone who was in the very presence of Jesus Christ Himself and what it was like to spend three days in hell. I have found that nothing I have ever said has been more interesting to people than my story about dying and what happened afterwards."

Dovel drowned at the age of twelve and temporarily died. During the time he was unconscious, he remembers a calming and overwhelming feeling of peace coming over him. Eventually realizing he was in heaven, Dovel, a child with no religious training, stood in the presence of Jesus and immediately understood that his work on Earth was not complete.

“I met Jesus Christ when I was twelve during my first near-death experience. He told me I still had work to do,” says Dovel. “I ignored his will for years and it was not until I tried to commit suicide that I finally understood that I could no longer ignore my destiny.”

Returning to Earth after feeling the love and peace that pervades heaven caused him to spend his teenage years filled with angst and disgust over the ugliness in the world. He turned to drugs and alcohol to escape the pain of being separated abruptly from paradise and the Lord. Matthew spent 10 years addicted to drugs and alcohol. Like many recovering addicts, he had to hit bottom before deciding to quit using addictive substances. Dovel's unusual “bottom” was a three-day trip to hell -- literally. Dovel eventually attempted suicide to spur his reentry into heaven. To his shock, he spent three days in hell, but returned to tell about the experience. Dovel saw the horrors and felt the suffering of hell before returning to Earth. When he awoke, he eagerly gave up his $1000-a-week drug habit cold turkey and has been clean ever since.

“I really thought that this place, Earth, was hell at one time and that was all before I spent three days in the real deal,” writes Dovel. “Not the worst day I have ever had here on Earth could even come close to the experience I had in hell.”

After having two near-death experiences, Matthew D. Dovel explains that it is not the near-death experience itself, but what happens afterward that is so incredible.

After his second near-death experience, Dovel was mysteriously endowed with an immense amount of knowledge about computers. He now owns a successful computer consulting business for which he has no training. He also possesses psychic abilities that allow him to sense when someone is thinking about him. Sound unbelievable? For Dovel, his psychic ability and conversations with God are a part of his daily life.

After coming back from the brink of both heaven and hell, Dovel also found a new understanding of how time works. "We are all time travelers and, believe it or not, we are all traveling at different speeds." In a vision since his return from heaven, God explained to Dovel how time works. "The speed peddle of your life is directly linked to good and evil," Dovel writes.

Comparing heaven and hell, as well as providing his distinctive impressions of both, Dovel provides readers with insight into the afterlife and what we can all expect. He hopes his message will encourage people to reach out to their neighbors and make the world a more loving and peaceful place, attempting to eliminate people's desire to commit suicide.

Dovel's honest examination of his incredible journey to the brink of both heaven and hell gives readers an unparalleled perspective into why we are here and what it all means.

Dovel was born in Seattle, Washington. After extensive moves from one end of the country to the other, at the age of nine his family moved to Poway, Calif. He joined the United States Air Force at the age of 21 and was stationed in Alaska. He now resides in Henderson, Nevada. After moving to Las Vegas in the late eighties, he went back to college and majored in civil engineering and minored in business administration at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Dovel currently works in the computer industry and as a writer. He also volunteers his spare time at an alcohol and drug recovery center in Vegas.

Matthew Dovel
www.mylastbreath.com
author@mylastbreath.com
 

MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW, June 30, 2004
Reviewer: Shirley P Johnson, Senior Reviewer

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.

"Well Worth Reading," March 25, 2004
Reviewer: A reader

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!

"Very interesting and intense! Profound!", March 11, 2004
Reviewer: Kevin Williams, "Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife" www.near-death.com

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.

"Wow! Very impactful", February 17, 2004
Reviewer: Louis Gallegos III (North Las Vegas, Nevada)

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 today's 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.

"A talent for writing and making his story alive!", February 16, 2004
Reviewer: Virginia Lee Ludden, Poway, California

I read Matthew's book - couldn't put it down after starting. Very powerful. Matthew's a very gifted young man.

"I read it twice!", February 4, 2004
Reviewer: Everette H. Gifford, Counselor

"I would highly recommend this book to EVERYONE who is looking for truth and enlightenment".

"Very Profound," January 3, 2004
Reviewer: Mar Linda Perez, Grapevine, Texas

I just finished reading "My Last Breath" yesterday. I really enjoyed it, and couldn't put it down. It had great flow and kept my interest. Most writers, don't have flow and can't keep my interest. You're either very blessed in that department or you worked very hard on revisions, or both!

I found your experiences, to be very profound. One of the most intriguing things was your visit to Hell and description of it. I have never heard of anyone ever visiting, coming back, much less writing about it. I too believe that torture of ones soul has got to be the most painful of all. I have great empathy, and could not imagine myself experiencing what you have.

December 31, 2003
Reviewer: Julie Katz, Las Vegas, Nevada

"My Last Breath" was truly one of the most inspirational books I have ever read. It definitely makes me think about my actions both positive and negative towards others. After reading the book, I am comforted about my feelings towards death. It was a very interesting book that examines both heaven and hell and helps answer the question, "What happens after you die".