Being a leader in today's world is not what it used to be. There was a time, when a leader was tough, rugged and quiet. That time is no more. It is time for leaders to let their guard down, to show their true selves, to lead by following and to lead by example. The Transparent Leader shows many of today's national leaders in this light. It shows them being transparent, vulnerable and initially with no protection. Along the same lines of Jesus, they step into the worlds of other people and lead them, ultimately showing the way to the one true God. It shows who these leaders were, the situations they were in and how they succeeded in becoming great leaders. All of them have one thing in common; they all know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.

The text shows leaders who have failed, where they failed, and how they came to succeed. The leaders within the compilation tell their story, either via testimony or anecdote. Some open their entire lives to the reader so they can see the heart of the storyteller. Although the booklover might not be able to identify with all of the passages throughout the book, there is no doubt that more than one will hit the heart and soul of the reader.

Should this book be required reading for all future leaders of the world? I believe that it should. It offers inspiration to those people who are not yet world leaders and it offers a reality check for those who are in the top echelon of leadership.

Leadership can be defined as influencing others in a positive way to attain organizational goals, or put another way, getting things done by, with, and through people. The assumption is that effective leadership will foster acceptance of, and commitment to, organizational goals, generate a degree of enthusiasm for the task at hand, elicit voluntary cooperation, promote teamwork, and result in maximum levels of motivation and productivity on both an individual employee and group basis. Whether it be in business, sport, government, or a nonprofit or volunteer organization this is the challenge which faces everyone who assumes a leadership role. This book is a must for all who are in position of leadership. It is testimonial of 19 well known and successful men who have faced similar difficulties as others will face in their role as leaders. It will prepare them to learn from intensity, integrity, intelligence, determination, devotion, and dedication of these men in order to become spiritually, financially, and morally successful.

I've read plenty of books dealing with leadership...but none like this one. As the CEO of a 100-employee firm myself, I'm well aware of the tendency for those of us in leadership (and men in general) to suppress and contain our own struggles...often eventually to our own detriment.

This book provides a refreshing alternative view featuring several well-known and successful men revealing the freedom and power they have realized in their personal, spiritual, and business lives -- by transparently sharing their struggles, failures, and successes.

Though I was already aware of these concepts prior to reading the book, the real-life examples and willingness to share by these men are compelling - some of the stories even riveting - and all are an inspiration. It doesn't matter if you're a professional burger-flipper or the leader of thousands...at least some of the short accounts in this book are sure to speak to you.

This chart is the same as the one included in the book by Tim Lahaye: Charting the End Times. It is very helpful but had I known the same chart was included as a pull-out chart in the front of the book, I would NOT have bought it as an additional item.
To make the best use of the chart, a book would also be necessary to explain it. However, in a small group situation, it might be appropriate to have individual copies for members to use.

If Scripture seems a bit confusing on the subjects of Heaven and Hell, the Messiah and the Cross, Death and Hades, the Times of the Gentiles, the Tribulation and the Great Tribulation, and the Second Coming of Christ, then get this chart.

It's tough trying to "put it all together" when reading the Bible. This chart will help you understand how to put things in their proper context. It's very affordable and there is a companion book available separately (I have not read that book at the time of this review).

It will fit in most Bibles fairly well so you can take it with you. The finish is a high-gloss vinyl to minimize wear and tear. I've bought several for family, friends and pastor.

ESTE, AL IGUAL QUE TODA LA SERIE, SON LIBROS PARA HACERTE REFLEXIONAR SOBRE EL FUTURO Y LA PROFESIA BIBLICA. LA FORMA DE NARRACION ES EXCELENTE. PERO POR SUPUESTO AL SER UN LIBRO PARTE DE UNA SERIE, NO SE PUEDE ENTENDER COMPLETAMENTE SI NO SE HA LEIDO LOS LIBROS ANTERIORES. RECOMIENDO FUERTEMENTE LEER LA SERIE COMPLETA,QUE A ESTA FECHA VA POR 10 LIBROS. ES DIFICIL "DEJARLOS ATRAS " SIN TERMINARLOS.
COMIENZE A LEER EL PRIMER LIBRO DE LA SERIE QUE ES: DEJADOS ATRAS Y VERA LO BUENOS Y INSTRUCCTIVOS QUE SON ESTOS LIBROS. SON EXCELENTES Y NADA ABURRIDOS

Uno de los mejores libros que he leido, apasionante, intenso, espectante y ademas un libro que te mantiene atento y al borde de la intriga, no puedes dejar de leer y leer y leer. Lo lei en una tarde y el hecho de imaginar lo que pasa en el terremoto, la gran devastacion, imaginar carreteras deshechas, arboles arrancados del suelo, un mundo de desesperacion; te hace no despegarte de la historia. Verdaderamente un libro que hace reflexionar tu lugar en este mundo y que hace valorar lo que Dios te ha dado y lo que no tienes.

I'm actually reading book #11, second time around, and just ordered 19, 20, 21, & 22. By the time I get 19 & 20 I'll be finished with 18 again. Incidentally, I also just ordered the adult book #10 having read all the predecessors. I just can't stop reading these books once I start. Whoever said the "kids" books were up to age 12 forgot that they speak truth to all ages. I'm 62 years old with graduate degrees and they sure do hit my hot button. I hope they just keep coming! I love them.

The book Left Behind #18- "Darkening Skies" is a great book. It's about four kids who were originally Left Behind of the rapture of god's people. This is book number eighteen out of thirty-six. The 17th book was a thriller as they were on their trip to Israel. The 17th ends in suspense as nobody can find Tyson Ben-Judah. The 18th book tells about Judd in Israel and where Melissa can be found. In Israel, Judd finds a new friend, Samuel. Judd is betrayed by Samuel and runs into the Global Community. Will he escape the G.C., why did Samuel betray Judd, and two more of the Young Trib Force's friends die. Who? Find out by reading "Darkening Skies," the 18th Left Behind book.

I have read every left behind the kids book ever published!In fact I have them all!This is one of the best volumes of the series!It's all about Lionel trying to find his Uncle Andre.All through the book is danger,excitement,and surprises!And the end will leave you hanging till you read the next book!

Después que leer el cuarto libro (frente al Futuro) del "los Niños Izquierdos Atrás" la serie, yo sería espantado al ser aquí en tierra y experimento la tribulación y los acontecimientos que acompañan.

Diría que esto lo mantenga en sus dedos y en usted no querrá leer de parada. También le sale colgar en un precipicio, y usted querrá leyó el próximo libro de la serie.

Hurray for Gap Digital! They create an unbelievable sense of reality by using the theater of the imagination. Thus, using a fraction of a movie budget, they create a movie-of-the-mind.

If you get a little lost, or disappointed in the style of Jerry Jenkins' famous novels, then THIS is the drama to buy!

Fitting voices, awesome acting, super-cool music, incredible effects, and masterful sound all create the ultimate "experience in sound and drama" for Left Behind's 9th book.

By the way, when they say it's abridged, the audio team cuts some corners, but ONLY in the interest of the listener...I know the books, and I have all the audios, and they work together perfectly...if the audio does not indeed surpass the book.

Get this after you buy the other eight...and buy a good pair of headphones too!! You'll need 'em.

Well funny enough, my reviews of the left behind movies have been pretty harsh, BUT THIS audio series ROCKS. It is what story telling should be. They take great effort to preserve the essense of the book series. The characterization, writing, production is stellar. By far, the best audio drama EVER conceived. The only one that even comes close in my mind is the Star Wars series done back in the eighties and early nineties. This edition marks their 100 episode. CONGRATULATIONS TYNDALE AND GAP DIGITAL!!!!!

BUY THEM ALL, I mean it

Each collection is excellent. The sound effecs and acting really bring the books to life. We have listened to all 3 editions (12 cd's in all) and can not wait to hear the fourth.
The adults in our family have read adn listened to the adult series and even we are enjoying the childrens. Age appropriate for any child in the family. A wonderful tool for opeing up discussions about God, Christ, love, Death, life, characeter and much more.

What a great gift for teens. The actors are great, sound effects are well done and the music is absolutely terrific! What a great evangelism tool.

this book along with the whole series is amazing! it allows you to understand the end times in a creative way. whenever i read any of these books i cannot put it down, and book #24 is no exception. words cannot describe my love for these books, so check them out for yourself and tell others how awesome they are. they have the best message to them and you won't regret time spent on reading these books. go to leftbehind.com and go to the kids' section. you can read an excerpt from each book. be prepared they get you hooked! enjoy!

This book, along with the rest of the series, is an intriguing and informative book about the end times. once you start reading it you can not stop. It is that exciting. Reading the Left Behind Books will give you a clear understanding of the end times. the series is my personal favorite. if you don't read it, you are missing out on a great book. i can't describe in words how awesome this book is...you will just have to read it to see how great it is!

I have struggled with anger from the time I was a child. It's to the point now where I am desperate for change. It was that desperation that caused me to pick up this book. I loved the way the authors used real life examples and charts and diagrams. I also got so much out of the self-tests. The section on temperment was very eye opening for my personally. I definitely found my own temperment. But most of all, this book not only gives hope of real change, it lays out a process of getting there. The problem is neither quick nor easy, but it is possible. I recommend this book to anyone, Christian or not who has struggled with anger. I've read several books on the subject and this is one of the best books out there. It does not just deal with the symptoms of anger, but helps you get to the root cause of your anger. This is one book that I know I will refer to time and time again.

I am surprised that no one has reviewed this book. It is actually very good and I only wish that more people would read it. Especially in a day and age where we read in the media of school shootings and spousal abuse and other anger related issues.

Anger can be controlled, like any negative behavior. Our elders knew that teaching self discipline is what kept a child from becoming and adult with self destructive behavior. This is what Dr Lahaye tries to get across to the reader.

It is also a Biblically sound book in my opinion. I would only add that media and how we allow it into our lives also plays a big role in teaching our children and we as adults, what is acceptable, but not always wise or G~odly. It is a good read. And it is a book that non-christians might find some value in. I did.

This was one of the best in the series. You won't want to stop listening.