Eben Alexander

Eben Alexander III, MD is an American neurosurgeon and author best known for his book "Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife", which recounts his near-death experience while in a coma due to severe bacterial meningitis.14

Key points about Eben Alexander:

• He is a neurosurgeon who has worked at prestigious institutions like Harvard Medical School, Duke University Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital.24

• In 2008, he fell into a week-long coma due to bacterial meningitis, during which he claims to have had a profound near-death experience that transformed his understanding of consciousness and the brain.14

• After recovering, he wrote "Proof of Heaven" in 2012 to describe his near-death experience and assert that consciousness can exist independently of the brain.4

• The book became a #1 New York Times bestseller, though it also faced scientific criticism regarding some of its claims about neurology.4

• Since then, Alexander has written additional books on consciousness and spirituality, including "The Map of Heaven" (2014) and "Living in a Mindful Universe" (2017).45

• He now travels and speaks about consciousness, near-death experiences, and reconciling science with spirituality.13

• Alexander co-founded a nonprofit called Eternea to further research on science, spirituality and the nature of consciousness.3

• He advocates for a view that consciousness is fundamental to the universe and can continue after bodily death, based on his personal experience and subsequent research.12

While controversial in scientific circles, Alexander has become a prominent voice in discussions about near-death experiences, consciousness, and the intersection of science and spirituality.46