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Summary: This was a great book.
Review: OK. I've read the first book and also saw the movie that just came out not to long ago. This was for an essay for school.... I personally thought the book was an excellent book! It comes right out and says that if you've not accepted Jesus into your heart as your personal savior, you WILL be left behind. I especially enjoyed the fact that they don't beat around the bush to say that either. The characters are great, all with there flaws. This DOES NOT remind me of a soap opera because of the situation, I find it very realistic. I was always confused about the Rapture and what exactly was to happen and this book has made it much clearer to me. I rate this a four because of one negative aspect. The book drags along in some places discussing about the politics and governmental issues and I did not follow it completely. Overall, however, I find this an excellent book(although the movie was not as appealing), and I recommend this to anyone who is confused about the End Times or who has a thirst for knowledge. Read it! You'll be impressed.
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Summary: Personal Check Point
Review: As a Christian this book makes you think about were you stand in the big picture of life. As a person looking for something it gives you some answers to your questions while making you ask more questions. Left Behind uses excitement and suspense to keep you involved. You begin to form opinions of everyone through the descriptions given. You will have your favorite heroes and villains. Just about the time you start predicting what will happen next the writers put a new twist on the plot which makes you see things from another perspective. Reading a book about future events always intrigues the reader to contemplate the possibility of the scenarios being true. This book offers choices for the reader to use in their life today. The book really makes the reader think about how they live and if it is truly the way they should be living. The book is energetic and high suspense, which makes you want to read even more. It is a fast paced, easy reading and thought provoking. This book makes the person relaize that everyone has the freedom to live the way they want but, with every choice there is a consequence. If you enjoy reading fiction (even biblical based) this novel series is for you. It will leave you wanting to read more.
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Summary: Excellent!
Review: This series has been excellent! Even my 13-year-old sister has gotten excited about end times and can see how present activities only emphasize the soon return of Christ for his people.
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Summary: A little disapointing
Review: I'm a fairly religous person, but I've never really tried any religous fiction. A friend recomended We All Fall Down by Brian Caldwell and I was really blown away. I read it twice and then decided to try some of the other stuff that's out there. I went to Left Behind first because I've seen it all over the place, but I have to admit to being a little disapointed. This isn't a bad book, but it just struck me as sort of hollow. The conversations don't have much zing to them and the characters struck me as fairly shallow. I'm not really sure what the point is, either, except maybe to scare people into Christianity. It didn't really open my eyes up to anything new or interesting. To be fair, this is not a bad book, and I think perhaps I would have enjoyed it more if I hadn't read We All Fall Down right before it. Caldwell's book was just so amazing that I guess this one paled a bit in comparrason. I am going to try book two in the series, and am fairly interested in what happnes to the characters, so that says something, I suppose.
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Summary: Finding God Again
Review: It has beseen 11 yrs since I have been inside of a church. Lately though I have been wanting to have a closer relationship with God. I remember watching the "Thief in the Night" series, and thinking that I need to do something about my sinful ways. I did for about 5 minutes. I remember acting like a Christian and all, I even went to a Christian Academy. It has taken me 11 years to realize that I need God in my life. I went on vacation and a friend had me watch the "Left Behind" movie. What an eye opener, expecially when you are open to receive God. I ended up comeing home with all eight books. I just can't get enough of them. I am reading them all the time. It has opened my eyes that the end is getting closer and closer. I would recomend them to any and everyone. I'm looking forward to getting # 9 in the series.
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Summary: Evangelical Propaganda
Review: For several decades now American evangelical 'christians' have been concocting and reconcocting a modern myth loosely based upon their version of scripture, particularly the Book of Revelation. The terms 'rapture' and 'end times' have come to signify a fantastic future where all true 'christians' will be 'taken away' to heaven prior to the end of the world. This ever changing 'end times' nonsense is repackaged and massaged for each new generation, and generally involves current issues and personalities. This accounts for its great popularity in America-- it offers an uncomplicated and easily digested version of history and the future.This book series attempts to get this 'rapture' message out to the general public in the guise of 'science fiction.' Parents and educators should be aware of its blatantly skewed religious-right point of view. This is NOT authentic science fiction or fantasy along the lines of 2001: A Space Odyssey, or the Lord of the Rings... it is insidious propaganda promoting a bizarre belief, which is not supported by the bible or reality. The truth, and I have examined these 'Left Behind' stories, is that they are horribly written and dreadfully conceived. The plots are obvious to the point of laughter and each book at some point neccessarily contains a plea to 'accept Jesus.' But isn't that what the bible is for? Throw in the fact that the gospels are BETTER WRITTEN and MAKE MORE SENSE and one wonders why these books were ever written. The eighth grade reading level vocabulary and style is appropriate to the target audience however (referring to the adult series).
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Summary: A Higher Power
Review: Set mostly in Chicago rayford, his daughter and buck williams are faced to cope with the most terrifying experience they will ever face. when you thinf of satan you think of evil, well thats nothing compared to the evil satan in the book. when people start dissapering and people dont know what to think. Being that most people dont read the Bible hoiw would they.Rayford is a pilot when on job all of a sudden people stare dissapering. As people get scared no one knows what to think. Husbands, kids and parents are dissapering all over the world. Once he finds out that his son and wife are gone with the rest of the true catholics he checks his answering mavhing to find his daughter called that lifted hi heart.Once he reads the Bible he figures out whats going on. You go with them on the most chaotc seven years of history to face the enimies of God.
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Summary: A Must Read
Review: Incredible says it all. This is a well written, compelling book for anyone, not just the religious folks. The ending is fantastic.
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Summary: Interesting Topic and story that keeps you at the edge!!!!!!
Review: Im not a religious person, but throughly enjoyed this book. THe idea of a event like described in this book is just incredible. The book it self is very well written. The characters are described very well and you have a sense as if you know them, but alas thats why i only gave the book 4 stars instead of 5. It just seems the main characters are just too good. Even though they were left behind, they just seem to good for my taste. I mean Rayford Steele just reminds me of Andy Griffith. But over all the book is very well written, keeps your attention and makes you want to read more..........see my review of Tribulation Force
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Summary: Don't want to be left behind
Review: I fell completely in love with the left behind series!!! Im addicted now. 2 years ago my neighbor tried to get me to read this book, but i refused to make the time. Now, I have read it costantly, unable to put it down. It has ben a real 'eye-opener' for me. Ive always claimed to be cristian, but after reading this book, I'm starting to re-think that! I have been so far away from God. Thank you Mr. Lahaye and Mr. Jenkins for setting me right! I fully intend to make this book available to whom ever wants to read it. And to do my part as a christian, on spreading His word
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