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The Shack by William P. Young
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The Shack

by William P. Young

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  1. Desmorph recommends Thrones for the Innocent by C. W. Kesting, "Thrones for the Innocent is a stunning compliment to The Shack. It addresses the metaphysical mysteries of ontology and theology without preaching. Where (see more) The Shack speaks directly to and about God and the Christian Trinity; Thrones is both subliminal and aggressive. Thrones helped me deal with the frustration I felt in my own heart about the paradox of the existence of evil and and all-loving all-powerful Creator. Thrones is very spiritual and yet avoids struggling with the convolution of structured religion. it should raise some eyebrows as well as quiet some tortured hearts."
  2. PghDragonMan recommends Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer, "Another story of searching for meaning after personal tragedy and questioning why bad things happen."
  3. soflbooks recommends Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory, "David Gregory's short story about a man who accepts a dinner invitation with Jesus is better written than The Shack and sticks to evangelical theology."
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  slkullberg | Nov 7, 2009 |
It took me long enough to read this but it was worth it. I loved how this author made God come alive in these characters that he chose to portray Him. This just proves that you never know where God may be. I kind of expected the ending but in this book that did not change the excitement. I was so proud of him when he forgave the murderer of his daughter, but I really do not think that I could have . This would make an amazing movie. ( )
  RPerritt | Nov 6, 2009 |
I like The Shack for it's enlightening view on God's place in our lives, and I also appreciate the lengthy explanations of the trinity. The most powerful section for me is when Mack "reunites" with his father, which is perhaps symbolic of the author forgiving his own father for the abuse he suffered as a child. The book is not well-written, but it's not intended to be; rather, it is the author's way of working through the grief in his own life. ( )
  saskreader | Oct 30, 2009 |
One of the best spiritual books I have ever read.  If you take everything in the Bible as literal - then this book is not for you.  But if you are willing and able to think outside of the box about who God is, then this is a must read.  This book as a sum is rather uninteresting, but take the parts, the great lines about God and who he/she really is and it is a gem of a read.  I feel like I am a better person for having read The Shack and the relationships I have with others will benefit also. ( )
  misfev | Oct 28, 2009 |
Very interesting.... the story about the daughter was very touching. The middle dragged a bit. I did like the enlightening view on religion. ( )
  deforestRMS | Oct 22, 2009 |
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This story was written for my children:

Chad-the Gentle Deep,
Nicholas-the Tender Explorer,
Andrew-the Kindhearted Affection,
Amy-the Joyful Knower,
Alexandra (Lexi)-the Shining Power,
Matthew-the Becoming Wonder

And dedicated first, to:

Kim, my Beloved, thank you for saving my life.
And second, to:

"...All us stumblers who believe Love rules. Stand up and let it shine."
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Who wouldn't be skeptical when a man claims to have spent an entire weekend with God, in a shack no less?
March unleashed a torrent of rainfall after an abnormally dry winter.
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Original publication date2007-12-06
People/CharactersMackenzie Allen Philips (Mack), Papa (God the Father), Jesus of Nazareth (God the Son), Sarayu (God the Holy Spirit), Melissa (Missy), Katherine (Katie) (show all 8)
Important placesOregon, USA
Awards and honorsNew York Times bestseller (Paperback Trade Fiction, 2008)
DedicationThis story was written for my children: Chad-the Gentle Deep, Nicholas-the Tender Explorer, Andrew-the Kindhearted Affection, Amy-the Joyful Knower, Alexandra (Lexi)-the Shining Power, Matthew-the Becoming Wonder , And dedicated first, to: Kim, my Beloved, thank you for saving my life., And second, to: "...All us stumblers who believe Love rules. Stand up and let it shine."
First wordsForeword: Who wouldn't be skeptical when a man claims to have spent an entire weekend with God, in a shack no less?, March unleashed a torrent of rainfall after an abnormally dry winter.
Last words(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)
BlurbersWynonna Judd, Eugene Peterson, Mike Morrell
DescriptionThe first third of the book sets the stage but the subsequent performance will blow your socks off. Mac attempts to be unaffected, even distant from his encounters with the Trinity but he can't quite do it. Alas, there is an... (show all)
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The first third of the book sets the stage but the subsequent performance will blow your socks off. Mac attempts to be unaffected, even distant from his encounters with the Trinity but he can't quite do it. Alas, there is an unnecessary attempt near the end to make it seem it was a dream -- bad idea because the content of the encounter is such that it does not matter if it is a dream. This book has the best description of the Trinity I've ever read. In fact, I preached at three Masses about it and only one complaint was lodged whereas the positive response was the best ever.

Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0964729237, Paperback)

Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later in the midst of his Great Sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note, apparently from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change Mack's world forever. In a world where religion seems to grow increasingly irrelevant "The Shack" wrestles with the timeless question, "Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?" The answers Mack gets will astound you and perhaps transform you as much as it did him. You'll want everyone you know to read this book!

(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:57:55 -0400)

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