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A historical look at heaven, and what it means today

Broadcast: Midmorning, 07/14/2010, 10:06 a.m.

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Most Americans say they believe in heaven, yet few can articulate anything specific about their belief. A new book, "Heaven: Our Enduring Fascination with the Afterlife," looks at how the concept of an afterlife has changed throughout the ages.

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  • Lisa Miller: Senior editor at Newsweek. Her latest book is called "Heaven: Our Enduring Fascination with the Afterlife."

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