A Look at Life from a Deer Stand: Hunting for the Meaning of Life

by Steve Chapman, Hautman Brothers (Illustrator)

From the incredible rush of bagging "the big one" to standing in awe of God's magnificent creation, author and outdoor enthusiast Steve Chapman perfectly captures the spirit of the hunt in this gift edition of the bestselling A Look at Life from a Deer Stand (more than 146,000 copies sold). Heartwarming tales of life lessons gleaned from the art of hunting are woven together with the inspiring wildlife art of the award-winning Hautman brothers. New to the Harvest House group of artists, the Hautman brothers are America's foremost family of wildlife painters. Their artistic animal renderings are intricately detailed and capture the very essence of the great outdoors—a perfect match for the eloquent writings and poetry of Steve Chapman. A perfect gift for dad on his birthday, Father's Day, or any holiday occasion.

Genres: Christian, Outdoors, Inspirational

48 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

About the author

Steve Chapman and his wife, Annie Chapman, are award-winning musicians who take their message of Christ-centered family to fans all over North America. Steve’s enthusiasm for Jesus, family, hunting, and humor shine in his books, including A Look at Life from a Deer Stand (nearly 300,000 copies sold), The Hunter’s Cookbook (with Annie Chapman), and Great Hunting Stories.

Reviews

[Olive · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have you ever had the experience to sit in a tree stand waiting for your next deer to come? Well in the book A Look at Life from a Deer Stand shows you how connected to nature you really are when waiting in the stand. Not only does it give you a few tips, but more importantly teaches lessons about god that you can learn while hunting and living life. This book can be a little slow at times but overall if you are willing to learn the religious and technical aspects of hunting then I would give this book a try. I would rate this book a 4.5 out of 5.

[RB · Rating 4 out of 5]

This devotional for Christian whitetail deer hunters helps the reader to revisit their own hunting memories while providing meaningful insight into greater truths for living. A blessing to read with some good lessons for fathers especially.

[Daniel Carroll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you

The stories in this book are not just about hunting, they are about life. I'm an upland hunter, and I can relate to the way Steve cancer The Lord in the natural world. After all God created it and made us Good stewards of it.

[John Craig · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked it at first, but the second half started to drag a little. By the end I was ready to be done and mostly skimmed the final two stories.

[Troy B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Down to earth and easy to read... good life lessons for hunters alike

[Les Wolf · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very light reading with some great thoughts for the Christian reader. Gift edition contains beautiful artwork. Short, short stories and poems.

[Ben Daghir · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book during my senior year. I love archery hunting, and it helped me tremendously throughout high school. For those people that do not archery hunt, it consists of a large amount of time for a person to think within a beautiful context.
Steve Chapman beautifully explains the intricate wonders of archery hunting in relation to life, morals, and hope.

Chapman's reflections hit home for me, as I could personally relate to each of the short reflections in relation to my archery hunting experiences.

In a world where people often yearn for speed, right now, and me-me; Chapman offers reflections to enjoy the beauty of nature, whitetail deer, and ourselves.

To encounter God in a tree stand, should be the pinnacle moment and experience of all archery hunters.

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad book, but not great either. It moves rapidly and is easily read. Chapman weaves hunting tales together with spiritual truths/experiences to assist a hunter to see the glory of God. If you read it and find yourself wanting to set it down, skip to the last two chapters. They make it worth getting to the end.

Acceptable for church men's groups, a Father's Day gift, or an outdoors ministry. A church could even give it out to all the hunters before opening day of deer season.

[wally · Rating 2 out of 5]

it is amazing what we can learn just from the encounter with a deer's steps.

so true. i hunt, therefore i am marginalized? yeah, that too, but those quiet times in the bush, listening to the occasional crotch-rocket roaring along a trail five miles away...that deer below me, undisturbed by that...though no doubt aware.

[Christina Laflamme · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little too much on the religious side for me, but still some interesting bits of perspective and guidance. I liked the imagery and analogy of being out in the woods and hunting; this I found to be an attractive and relaxing scene to hear the author's stories and messages.

[Bo]

This book is not about how to harvest a big buck. But it related life experiences in the deer stand to religious analogy. I recommend it for anyone. its short and easy reading.

[Thahood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished it whe hunting. Good fast paced read with alot of hunting scenarios that steve uses to relate to life. Looming forward to reading more by steve chapman

[Les Wolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read with some great moments.

[Schawn schoepke · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was a nice little read as I am a deer hunter and can relate.

[Thomas Barker]

Wasn't to bad. Kinda weird he must hunt often.

[Reed Ohrtman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has to deal with how a man ties hunting into the bible and many interesting hunting stories. His life as a writer, songwriter, pastor, and father all play into the book. This book is my all time favorite book I have read it 3 times now.