Rating: Summary: The left behind series Review: I found the entire Left behind series of books to be a warm suspensful way to bring forth a new message of spiritualism, in a very easy to absorbe story line.I found it to be easily understood, and to visualize the goings on. The story unfolds, with each section being given a seperate vein, that all ties together as you keep reading. The story tellers have done a wonderful job weaving the bible into a terrific followable way that people can relate to. I throughly enjoyed reading the first six; and couldn't wait for the newest one, The Mark. It's interesting that the writers keep you in suspence until near the end of a particular novel where they let you in on the potential newest book to come out. Much like a sequel.
Rating: Summary: Let's help the children Review: When I was growing up in a fundamentalist religion, I had times when I would feel great fear frustration and pain. My religious training assured me that I could not go to God for help because I was bad and he really had some strong punishment in mind for me. When I discovered this all to be a lie, I discovered a source of love that could heal any pain. The authors and fans of this book are insuring that many children will feel as I did. Great work guys and girls.
Rating: Summary: Prepared to be stunned! Review: Your chin will drop in your lap before you get out of the first chapter. This "fictional" account of the end times to come is compelling and very hard to put down.My hat is off to the authors. I am a very savvy reader. It is very diffcult to keep my attention and they have done it extremely well!
Rating: Summary: Am I Alone ? Review: I found this book disappointing and poorly written.The premise is most interesting, but it is not developed. The characters are weak, the continuity wobbles and the biblical references are sketchy. The authors assume a huge leap of faith, and then, simply repeat the message. I wonder if this message could not be conveyed more effectively in a pampflet or perhaps serialized in a tabloid.
Rating: Summary: This Book is Awesome!! Review: I started to read this book and couldn't put it down! The characters were so real with the same problems and daily temptations we face, but when the rapture of the saints comes and people and all the children disappear all over the world, WOW! It's wonderful how those LEFT BEHIND begin to see that they are living in the end times that the Book of Revelation speaks about and how they rely on God and each other in order to survive and help others find God before it's too late! This book had me riveted every moment and I couldn't wait for the next book in this series to be published! If you are looking for an interesting read with subject matter ripped from today's headlines as well as a book with a relevant message, this book is the one for you!
Rating: Summary: My thoughts on the first of the Left Behind Books. Review: I bought this book for an international flight and found it enjoyable. It has not been as gripping as my usual Grisham novels. But It is a good book none the less. It gets stronger as it goes on, but could be more gripping in the beginning. What it lacks in suspense, it makes up for in its teaching method. Most will read it because of their faith. It will definately shed light on some forgotten areas. I look forward to book two which I have on order. I recommend this book to all...
Rating: Summary: Good Story Review: The story is good but predictable. It was a bit slow. It's also way too obvious who the antichrist is. I liked the movie better.
Rating: Summary: Feeding Fear and Psychosis Review: I am a therapist. I deal with psychotics, child abusers and chemically dependent clients on a daily basis. Most of the psychotics, many of my chemically dependent clients and almost all of the child abusers I see have the same core religious belief systems embellished by these books. This belief system is probably the largest single obstacle to any meaningful recovery for these people. Congratulations to the authors and the outspoken fans of this series. Your combined efforts have set us back in the treatment mentally illness, chemically dependency and child abuse by at least fifty years.
Rating: Summary: Sorely disappointing. . . Review: The only readers who will come away satisfied with this series (I quit halfway through "Soul Harvest") are fundamentalist who can't get enough of the same ol' fire and brimstone. These books are the shallowest of shallow, with about as much intellectual stimulation as a bowl of cold oatmeal. There are vastly more exciting and fearsome novels on the subject of The Last Day--not the least of which is the novel by the same name--"The Last Day." If you have the mental wherewithal for a really scary spiritual ride, "The Last Day" delivers a story of unsurpassed suspense and controversy. If you just like to sit back and veg out, stick with this juvenile "Left Behind" stuff!
Rating: Summary: Depressing and Dogmatic Review: Why do people read this trash? It's very negative and dogmatic! Reading about end of times is very negative. Instead why don't you people read about peace, love and prosperity? If you want to buy a book that will enlighten you....GO read Deepak Chopras' books! THis book will only depress you.
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