This is the first book from this author that I have read. Andre the Giant's story could be told from many perspectives, but Closer to Heaven brings the humanity of the man from his own perspective. The original run of Closer to Heaven was from May 2001 to September 2001. Closer to Heaven was released in South Korean theaters on 24 September 2009, and it topped the box office chart for 3 consecutive weeks. Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2017. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. From beginning to end, this read was hard to put down. He begins in Sichuan after the 2008 Wenchuan quake left nearly 90,000 dead or missing. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Book Now. It will inspire you to further or start your relationship with Jesus Christ. Four children remain, and they have no idea what caused everyone except themselves to perish. All rights reserved.京ICP备13021801号. ISBN:9787508545233. The comic tells the story of wrestling and acting legend Andre the Giant. Andre the Giant is a fascinating character, mythologized by both wrestling fans and non-fans alike, but this book digs much deeper than the character to get at the soul of a man in a beautifully written, poignant way that will have you reflecting on your own mortality and pursuit of happiness. The art works extremely well with the narrative style, keeping things clean and streamlined, but with a great sense of kinetic energy. A well illustrated look at Andre's life through a unique perspective! Brandon Easton has great talent with telling the stories of characters with flaws and foibles but who we love to cheer along with anyway. 21x29,7 Please try your request again later. Read honest and unbiased product reviews from our users. Pick it up if you can! Suddenly what was wrong seems right… Events Management. I had the honor of reading Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven recently which is a graphic novel, told in the voice of Andre, detailing his life. Release. GREAT for comic and wrestling fans alike. The mechanics alone from the creative team throughout the book from page to page and panel to panel executes "masterful" storytelling. Witnessing Heaven Book 1: Heavenly Encounters Now you can take an extraordinary and unforgettable journey to heaven through the stories of real people, just like you, who “died”, visited heaven, and returned to share their intimate true stories with you. Reserve Now for the Ultimate Outdoor Experience! The Eighth Wonder of the World: The True Story of André the Giant, As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride, Funko Pop! In Your Pocket, by RealSAM, is the fully voice controlled Mobile Phone for the Blind and Visually Impaired.. 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