[.ca] Lord Foulgrin's Letters (ISBN 1576738612)

wonderful:
I really liked this book. Its entertaining, funny, well written, warm, and you'll learn a lot in the process. I've read one Randy Alcorn book before this but it was a non fiction book, "Money, Possessions, and Eternity." I was impressed so I felt compelled to pick up a fiction book and I'm not disappointed. I didn't really get into the Screwtape letters by Lewis, so I was happy to read a book that was similar in a way, but readable. A lot of us tend to not take the devil seriously, even Christians, and this book just puts into perspective how much their out to get Christians and destroy their families in the process. I'd recommend it. I also learned so much than from other Christian fiction books.

challenging:
this book really challenged me on many levels. it takes a little getting used to having the story 'interrupted' by the letters to and from the demons but its well worth the interruption as the insight gained is priceless

Makes you think...:
This was an excellent book! It really made me think about God, angels, demons, and spiritual warfare. It also made me think of all the times that I have been decieved by the devil, and have not even known it until later! This book is based on The Screwtape Letters, a book by C.S. Lewis. Lord Foulgrin's Letters centers around the life of a middle-aged man named Jordan Fletcher and his family, which consists of his wife, daughter Jillian, and his son. Jordan Fletcher had always felt like something was missing in his life. Unfortunately, he did not know what that something was until much later. Although he was a successful business man, and had almost everything that he wanted, he just could not figure out what he was missing. Unknown to Fletcher, someone is watching someone...and that someone does not have Fletcher's best interests in mind. Somone is trying is plotting his downfall and trying to destroy him. Someone that human eyes cannot see is assigned to him and is trying to keep him in the dark. A demon (a fallen angel) named Squaltient has been assigned to Fletcher and is trying to keep Fletcher from realizing that God loves him. Not only is Squaltient trying to keep Jordan from seeing the truth, but his boss, a demon named Lord Foulgrin, is also trying to destroy Jordan! As you read this book, you will see letters that Foulgrin writes to Squaltient, instructing him on how to make Jordan and his family hate eachother, how to keep Fletcher from becoming a Christian, and many other things. One of the things that I liked about this book was how Alcorn gave his characters depth. Jordan Fletcher seems like a confused, selfish, and angry man at first, but later on in this story, he has a real change of mind and heart. His wife acts just like a sad and frustrated women who is not a Christian would. Foulgrin seems like an angry, evil, blood-thirsty villain. If you want to read a great book that gives you a better prespective on the visible and invisible war that rages everyday, than read this book!

MANDATORY READING!!!:
I do really wish that everyone would have to read this book. Unfortunately there is no way to talk the school system into making it part of the cirriculum but it should be. This book shows what is going on that we can not see. Just because the spiritual realm is not visible does not make it any less real. With all of the talk of angels and Sylvia Browne's it is great to see a book that deals with the true nature of that other realm. I hope everyone will read it and take to heart what is said.

Know Your Enemy!:
"Lord Foulgrin's Letters" is one of the most engaging books I have ever read. From the moment I started reading it, I did not want to put this book down. Lord Foulgrin is a upper-level manager in charge of a few demons, including the demon who has been assigned to Jordan Fletcher, Squaltaint. Lord Foulgrin has written letters to Squaltaint, instructing him on how best to keep Fletcher firmly in their service and not the Enemy's (God) serivce. These letters have now fallen into human hands and have been put together in this book for all to read. Based on C.S. Lewis' popular "Screwtape Letters" book, there are two major differences. First, this book is nowhere near as difficult to read as STL was. Secondly, before we read each letter we are treated to a snippet of the life of Jordan Fletcher and his family. This make for a much more entertaining and compelling book. As you read this book, you will find many similarities between your life and Jordan Fletcher's life. In addition, you will often feel like the letters from Lord Foulgrin are about your own life. The letters will make you think and review your own life to see how the demonic enemies have directed you off the path. One of the best fiction books of all times, you should have it as part of your collection.