A friend lent me this book about ten years ago. I was floored then and rushed out to buy it, only to find it was no longer in print. It's one of those rare gems that should be on everyone's shelf. The movie got the visuals right, but there wasn't a single reference to "Summerland," only to the tired versions of heaven and hell. The scriptwriter made some significant changes to the book, some that improved the story, and others that definitely didn't. Kudos to Matheson for writing the story. It's a winner.