Left Behind
Book description
Book 1 in the 12-book series that has sold over 63 million copies!
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“This is the most successful Christian fiction series ever.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Combines Tom Clancy–like suspense with touches of romance, high-tech flash, and biblical references.”
—New York Times
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Why read it?
2 authors picked Left Behind as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I like this book because I strongly identify with Rayford Steele. He is a professional pilot with character flaws and no superpowers. I am no pilot but also a professional with character flaws. And no superpowers.
When the story opens, I want to grab Rayford by the shirt collar and scream, “Don’t do it.” Of course, disaster strikes first, and then—with God’s guidance—Rayford overcomes incredible adversity to lead his Tribulation Force team through the worst seven years in human history. I also like Bruce Barnes, a pastor who built a career as a hypocrite not believing what he preached. Like…
From D.'s list on people like me who became heroes under pressure.
This book was one of the first to provide a fictional storyline in the setting of a future time in history known in the Bible as the Tribulation Period and shows how God still works even through the darkest times. A great story that shows how evil can rule the world yet still cannot ultimately overcome truth and goodness.
From Randy's list on biblical prophecy in fiction format.
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