The Canopy

Rating:
Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: At first this novel was compelling but then odd inconsistencies popped up. The main character had an very overblown reaction to the positive mention of Jesus, even for a non-believing character. She seemed a fairly reasonable person up till then. I coudn't understand her vehemently negative attitude. I realized that I had picked up a book with a somewhat fundemantalist bent. I continued to read but was sorry I had.

In The Canopy, all the Christians are good, self-sacrificing, and pleasant even when faced with adversity. The non Christians are unreasonable and prone to be cranky. Other religions are based on evil spirits and those that follow them are evil too. (In this case, The Angry People and a guide.) Bad things happen to bad people. Heaven forbid if you are involved in hanky panky or you will be among the first to be killed off. Angels can cure a version of Mad Cow Disease if you only believe.

There must be novels out there that can show the positives of Christianity without condemning the rest of the world or being sanctimonious but this isn't one of them.

Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly good!
Review: I enjoyed this book very much. It was full of excitement and truth...I loved the ending! Expect the unexpected!

Rating:
Summary: Very Disappointing
Review: I enjoyed this scientists search for healing secrets in the jungle story very much--creative concept and packs a spiritual punch. It reminded me in setting and overtones of Sean Connory's movie, The Medicine Man, which I also enjoyed, but with the added dimension of the Christian worldview.

Rating:
Summary: Wow!
Review: Over the years people have accused Christian fiction of being many things, including shallow, poorly written, preachy, and obvious. If that's your idea of Christian fiction, I challenge you to read The Canopy, which is none of the above. This book is well crafted, thought provoking, and unpredictable. Angela Hunt sets a new standard of excellence in Christian fiction with The Canopy.

Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly good!
Review: The Canopy is one of the best books I have ever read.
As a Christian, it was a joy to be reminded once again that every man, even those without God, can know that HE exists because "the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse." (Romans 1:20);
and also that God is patient and "long suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." (II Peter 3:9)

Angela Hunt writes and fantastic and thrilling story, while at the same time gives interesting and factual information concerning diseases (physical and spiritual) and how medications and cures for them are found, along with sharing the love of God and the means HE uses to draw people unto Himself (the ultimate cure for sin).

This would be a tremendous book to recommend to those who do not know the Lord so that they could see how those who have "seen the light", although it might mean physical death to them, it ultimately gives them eternal life!
Angie's insights to the truths and promises of God are incredible. What a blessing and encouragement when she takes the time to share them with us through her writings.

Rating:
Summary: The Canopy - a real blessing!
Review: The Canopy is one of the best books I have ever read.
As a Christian, it was a joy to be reminded once again that every man, even those without God, can know that HE exists because "the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse." (Romans 1:20);
and also that God is patient and "long suffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance." (II Peter 3:9)

Angela Hunt writes and fantastic and thrilling story, while at the same time gives interesting and factual information concerning diseases (physical and spiritual) and how medications and cures for them are found, along with sharing the love of God and the means HE uses to draw people unto Himself (the ultimate cure for sin).

This would be a tremendous book to recommend to those who do not know the Lord so that they could see how those who have "seen the light", although it might mean physical death to them, it ultimately gives them eternal life!
Angie's insights to the truths and promises of God are incredible. What a blessing and encouragement when she takes the time to share them with us through her writings.