Book Review: The Left Behind series, by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B Jenkins

Kim read the first couple of this series and said very good things about them and Id heard about the books from others as well so I picked the first two up, there are a total of 12 books in the original Left Behind series (I’ve listed all twelve at the end of this post.) I was looking for a deeper more meaningful read when I made the decision to read these books, and I was not disappointed.

The series is fiction, although scripture based. It starts out with the Rapture and ends with Jesus’ return to the earth. The series follows a group of people all the way from the Rapture, through the 7 year Tribulation, till when Jesus returns to earth to rule for a thousand years.
I pretty much blew through the series, taking two to three days to read each book of approximately 300 pages. It is well written, and while it quotes a lot of scripture, is an easy read.

At first when reading the books I was a little uncomfortable with the “preachyness”. Then as I read more and started to think about my own life I realized that it was really having an impact on me. I started to follow the examples of the characters in the book and I found myself praying and relying on the Lord more and more often. The book does a very good job of quoting scripture to explain what is happening in the book. I don’t think any Christian could read this series and not have it change their life.

Anyhow, excellent books and I recommend them to anyone. If you have more questions, or would like to hear more about the books, drop me a note.


The Left Behind Series:
Left Behind
Tribulation Force
Nicolae
Soul Harvest
Apollyon
Assassins
The Indwelling
The Mark
Desecration
The Remnant
Armageddon
Glorious Appearing

This team of authors also have a number of other books based on the Left Behind series, if you are interested in learning more, check out their web site at, http://www.leftbehind.com.

Books and Movies

One of the things I will try to do is drop a quick blog when I finish a book or watch a movie, two of the things I enjoy doing; reading and watching movies.
As my first review will be about a book I will tell you a bit about my reading history. I love just about any kind of book.

I started out reading Science Fiction books in Jr. High. I remember I eventually had to go to the public library because I had read every single Sci-Fi book in the school library. My favorite Sci-Fi author would have to be Robert A. Heinlein (Stranger in a Strange Land, Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Starship Troopers (excellent book-HORRABLE movie, completely incomparable)). I’ve also read some of L. Ron Hubbard, and really enjoyed them. He is actually a very comedic author, which I find to be ironic as he invented Scientology.

From there I found a book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by Richard Bach in my father’s room and ready that. Completely blew my mind! I quickly started reading more of Bach and have enjoyed everyone. My top two books in the world would have to be Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Illusions, both by Bach.

I’ve read quite a bit of Stephen King, although not so much of his hard core horror. I added The Stand to my list of favorite books.

To complete my list of favorite authors and books I will have to mention Stephen Hawking and A Brief History of Time. Stephen Hawking has to be one of my top all time heroes. He is an amazing person and A Brief History of Time boggled my mind in a way I cannot explain.

I’ve read a few of the general popular authors, Dean Koonts, Robert Ludlum, Tom Clancy and others. All excellent writers in their areas.

When I pick a book I make a decision, am I looking for a deep, hard read, or an easy light read. I will note this when I write my review of a book. I enjoy both types of books, deep or light, depending on my mood or what/where I am at. Light books are great for reading a couple of pages a week, or when flying on an airplane. Deep, hard reads take more effort, however they have a greater effect on my life.

Anyhow, on to my first real review....