Through Heaven's Gate and Back

Lee Thornton's book is an autobiographical account of how her life-changing encounter during a near-death experience helped guide her on a path of healing. An upbringing that included childhood sexual abuse and deception left her battling depression and illness on her quest for wholeness. She recounts growing up as the daughter of a distinguished U.S. diplomat in a world where respectable appearances concealed the reality of underlying secrets violation duplicity and manipulation. In the course of going through a divorce long separations from her son struggles with unresolved family issues and trying to heal from a chronic illness she learns universal lessons about love self-acceptance and forgiveness that help her win her hard-fought battle for wholeness authenticity and the realization of her purpose. She hopes that sharing her story helps others who have suffered similar adversities or are seeking self-acceptance and greater fulfillment.