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Summary: Makes you think...
Review: I generally don't read many fictional stories. This is one I'm glad I was introduced to. It truly made me think about life and what living is or should be all about. From the very first chapter, the book grips you with a tale that is prophesied from the beginning of time. The story is wonderfully woven into the events of the Bible's end times and the characters in the story seem truly real. A wonderful read--I'd highly recommend it--it may change your outlook on life! I'll definitely read on to book two, the "Tribulation Force."
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Summary: Don't be afraid...
Review: This book is vastly entertaining fiction with a solid message of hope. Not on par with CS Lewis (Out Of The Silent Planet, Peralandra, and That Hideous Strength)as literature, or with Jerry Furland (Transfer-the end of the beginning)as a reality based view of the future, Left Behind still works because it answers what most peoiple want to know: What is God's plan? Read it and see!
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Summary: Left Behind
Review: I received this book for my birthday. It was a book I could not put down once I began to read it. The best part is it doesn't end with the last page. It goes on, in series, through six more exciting books; of which I have read the next 2 and currently on the fourth. The book is written so as to make the reader feel as though he is right there with the characters, on the edge of his seat with anticipation of what will happen next. Based on Biblical prophecy, it also includes many scripture references as to where the ideas for the story come from. However, most importantly, it describes the plan of salvation in a convincing way. I would highly recommend this book, and all that follow, to anyone.
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Summary: Fundamentalist anti-intellectualism rears its ugly head
Review: I find it disturbing when people try to make the Bible into something more than ancient Hebrew mythology. This book is rife with anti-intellectualism and mental banality. Notice how the airline pilot and the respected journalist and the skeptical college student are all "left behind" while the simple housewife is "raptured". This drivel is written on about a 4th grade reading level and is clearly intended for simple housewives and not respected journalists. Do yourself a favor and read some authors who prize and respect feats of the mind and not blind faith in invisible gods.
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Summary: Left Behind
Review: I could not put this book down. After reading it, I raced through the next six books and am dying for the 7th to be released. You will LOVE the characters and come away with a whole new outlook on the bible and revelations.
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Summary: I can't believe this series
Review: I am so disappointed that this type of series has crept it's way onto secular shelves. This propaganda would be just fine left alone. As a person brought up in a born again faith. I can see clearly the purpose of these books. I know people might think this paranoid but I have been on the other side of the coin. Fear is the biggest factor and reason we still have religion in the new century. These books are based on bibical passages that are meant to scare you into converting to jesus. These are not harmless. Once you start to fear that there might be something to this you won't be able to get it out of your head. Even if you realize it is completely based on ignorance and a desire to keep people believing and giving of their self-esteem, time, and money to the all mighty church. I would warn any person to just leave these books on the shelf and read something else. The Pact by Jodi Picoult or I know this much is true. Excellent books just written for our entertainment not to convert us and fill us will meaningless fear. I hope people will read what I have written and realize it's truth.
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Summary: THIS ONE LEFT ME OUT!
Review: Ya know, I heard some hype about this series, and of all places - my own sister whom I really never get to talk to, but this book series sounded intriguing. I read over half the novel and just got plum bored to tears and getting sick and tired of the mahem going all around these characters, but nothing really happening to them directly. Chaos abounds but these characters yet have little problems with getting around and noone bothered them much. I really was looking for a fast-paced adventure-like story with - O.K. some preaching and mind provoking lessons perhaps, but the only thing I got was - left behind!
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Summary: Left Behind
Review: The Left Behind series is a must read for everyone. I have read all of the seies and I can't wait for the new one to come out. This is the first of the series and it is captivating. You learn about the characters and see the ones that are left behind come to terms with what has happened. They struggle with their beliefs and finally come to see the truth about what has happenned. Now they must try to survive what is left of the world. This is a real eye-opener that you can take to heart. It really makes you stop and question how strong your belifs are and if you will be Left Behind.
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Summary: A necessary book before moving into the series.
Review: Left Behind, as books go, is an interesting story. Written of course from the Born Again Christian perspective, and based on the prophesy from the New Testament book Revelations, it follows a small group of characters as they discover that they were "left behind" from Christ's great rapture of His Church. Although the characters are interesting, and the subject and situations thought-provoking, this is probably the slowest plot building book of the series to date. The authors most-likely decided to set a strong foundation to set up the follow up stories, and have done a great job of doing so. The soul searching that takes place by the main characters, Rayford Steele, his daughter Chloe, and their new friend Buck Williams sets the stage for their acceptance of Christ, and for all that happens through the next 6 (to date) books. Although, again, the story starts somewhat slowly, and builds even slower, this book is VERY necessary to understand and enjoy the rest. Please do not hesitate to pick this up if you haven't already. It starts a wonderful adventure!
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Summary: A great series beginning!
Review: Once beginning the book, I just couldn't put it down. The book has you sitting on the edge of your seat, just waiting for what's going to happen next. The characters are developed in such a way, that you just want to know more, and more about them. My church school adult class decided to make this book a project for our first book reading group. I hadn't read fiction in quite a while, and found this book so enjoyable, yet made me do a lot of thinking! It also made me thirst for a deeper understanding of the Book of Revelations. Couldn't wait to start the next book of the series. If they're all like this, I guess I'll be reading the entire series!
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