The Shack
Don’t listen to any theologians or other such folk, do yourself a favor and read “The Shack”
I just finished this book and it really moved me. Keep in mind, this is a fiction book, but it will make you think about things you’ve looked at your whole life in a new way. Two thumbs up, very though provoking and well put together. Thanks Dad for giving me this book and telling me about it. After you’ve had a chance to read the book, come back and post your thoughts here, I’m curious as to others thoughts out there.
July 20, 2008 at 11:24 pm |
I’ve just finished reading The Shack, and I’m recommending it to others. Jason is correct, it is thought provoking. Regardless of whether I agree with everything the author says, it made me really think about my view of God. It would be especially good for a person to read who has gone through a difficult time, such as a death or tragedy, and has wondered where God was in the midst of that experience.
August 28, 2008 at 1:50 am |
I have read “The Shack” 3 time. The first time I was so totally involved in the the tragdy of the story and because we had just spent our vacation in that area. But I had a deep feeling that there was much more. So I read it again and began to see what the author was getting at. It is a terrific call to a close relationship with our God. It speaks of what is really important to God. It’s portrayal is unusual, but if you think about it, there are real reasons for the authors choice of characters and circumstances. I found when a idea was repeated over and over, that was a clue to look deeper.
Now when I read my Bible, I come across passages and exclaim: “That’s exactly what Young was getting at. A very good book. A book that drives you to think deeply about God and appreciate his Great Love.