Rating:  Summary: Keeps you thinking, long after you finish it. Review: Not what you'd expect in a "christian book". This book had it all...suspense, drama, and lot's of thought provoking content. I was pleased to find out that this is just the first in a series so I have much more good reading to look forward to. It's hard to read this and look at the news the same way again.
Rating:  Summary: Left Behind you will be if you shun this series too quickly. Review: I have read everyone of the books in the Left Behind series and find them to be rivoting. The new perspective I was able to gain about the book of Revelations has encouraged me to speak boldly to others about my faith in God, and about God's gift of salvation. The writers do not add to or take away from "Revelations", but paint a picture of Revelations that all can comprehend. If you are of Jewish, Catholic, Prodestant, Budhist, etc...faiths please read on. The first book just touches lightly on the actual rapture. The life that follows the rapture for those "Left Behind" is described in great detail later in the series and may change your viewpoint if you are a critic. For the believer of what God's word says, this series will inspire you to exercise your faith in a more personal way and empower you to keep others from being "Left Behind"
Rating:  Summary: Lukewarm writing about a less than solid Biblical view Review: Christians, read your Bible. If you haven't read your Bible all the way through use the time you would have spent reading this series to catch up on Scripture reading. Let Scripture dictate your doctrine.The foundation of this entire series - the rapture - is a doctrine based on about three less-than-explicit verses. There is a lot more basis for other end-times beliefs. Non-Christians, I recomend you read something else if this would be your introduction to Christian beliefs. The writing just isn't that good, and the story is not representative of all Christian thought. I really feel uncomfortable "bashing" anyone's work, and I'm confident that the author's motives and intentions were pure. But I just can't recommend this book.
Rating:  Summary: it was a great book for all ages Review: I thought it was an awesome book for all ages it completely gave me a better idea of what was going to happen in the end times and I really enjoyed reading it!
Rating:  Summary: It brought me back to God Review: I was in touch with God as a teenager and I lost the way somehow. This book reminded me that I am still one of God's children, and I plan to start attending church, becoming a real member and bringing my children as well.
Rating:  Summary: It was a book that was hard to put down! Review: I enjoy this subjuect matter anyway, but I found it difficult to put the books down. My favorite was the Tribulation Force, the second in the series, but have enjoyed every one of them.
Rating:  Summary: page turning and spellbinding Review: This book should be made into a movie!! I couldn't put it down. What a great way to get information to non christians ... I gave my life to the lord after reading it!
Rating:  Summary: ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!!!!! Review: I READ THIS BOOK IN 4 DAYS, UNABLE TO PUT IT DOWN! IT'S BEEN YEARS SINCE A STORY HAS CAUGHT MY ATTENTION IN SUCH A WAY!! THANK GOD, I'M A CHRISTIAN!! THIS IS A BOOK YOU SHOULD SEND TO ALL OF YOUR NON-BELIEVING FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR SURE! THE AUTHORS KEPT TO THE REALITY OF THE TRIBULATION WHILE INGROSSING YOU IN THE DRAMA OF THE CHARACTERS. THE READING WAS EASY AND INDEED KEPT YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT THROUGHOUT THE STORY!! I CAN'T WAIT TO GET THE NEXT BOOK!! BRAVO!!!
Rating:  Summary: Christian-right propaganda at its worst! Review: I wish I'd known more about this book before I bought it. I read a few passages over someone's shoulder on the train into work and decided to read the whole book. What a mistake! As a Jew, I found this book incredibly offensive. I'd throw it in the trash if I didn't have objections to wasting paper!
Rating:  Summary: I think this book should be read by everyone!!!!! Review: I think the book was great! I cannot wait to read the rest of the series! Anyone who is struggling in their faith and needs a lift should read this series(Everyone else should too). No matter what other people say, I think LaHaye and Jenkins did a wonderful job. Also, I think we should thank God for giving us the gift of salvation. I hope you will not be LEFT BEHIND!
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