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Visiting The Visitation

Jan 13, 2005 16:35

Looking for a book that is about to be released on the silver screen? Then check out Frank Peretti's The Visitation. Originally released in 1999 by Word Publishing, The Visitation is a departure from Peretti's famed line of work. Frank Peretti is a Christian author who has been known primarily for his graphic depiction of spiritual warfare. In this ( Read more... )

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The Visitation snapper521 March 2 2008, 05:10:08 UTC

I wasn't aware that someone had turned The Visitation into a film. So either you told me and I have forgotten; or you didn't tell me and dropped the ball.

I know you have pushed on me to read many of his books; but I guess I didn't make the connection as to why. His books always are a tad intense for me. The cooper kids gave me nightmares once or twice... and those were minor so I've heard in comparison to the adult novels he has written.

In all of this contemplation about the man who is "Frank Peretti" I am wondering in the back of my mind, what makes him tick. What is his inspiration. What event caused him to begin writing such novels in the first place?

I promise. Someday I'll read the Peretti books you want me to. :-)

[I also was not aware that the authors of the left behind series were suing the creators of the movie. That is an interesting tidbit...]

Re: The Visitation schpydurx March 2 2008, 08:10:42 UTC

Peretti is an awesome writer, though he does get a bit trite sometimes. I wished he had written more.

I don't know what makes him tick. I konw that when he was growing up he watned to be a screenwriter and as I recall actually went to school for this. To date, I don't think he's written a script that went into production.

The Oath is a fantastic, one-time read. The Visitation I can read over and over again. It's classic (minus the modern day stuff towards the end of the book. And I was a little disappointed in the ending I must say.)

[I also was not aware that the authors of the left behind series were suing the creators of the movie. That is an interesting tidbit...
I affectionally refer to the continuing saga by the case name of Citizen LaHaye vs. the World. Tim sued after the first Left Behind film. Jerry Jenkins joined the lawsuit after the second film. The results have never been publically released.

Re: The Visitation snapper521 March 3 2008, 05:01:56 UTC

You have the potential to write books instead of scripts you know that right? I actually think that if you could get your outlines down you would be a very good writer. Perhaps short stories; or generally shorter books. But... the potential is still lying there under the surface of your personality. I've thought this for awhile now. Ever since I realized what an imagination you possess.

My mother owns The Oath and may have The Visitation but of that I am unsure. I will ask her... if I remember ( ... )