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| The Shack | 
 enlarge | Author: William P. Young
Publisher: Windblown Media
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1994 reviews
Sales Rank: 8
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
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Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 0964729237
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780964729230
ASIN: 0964729237
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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A Weekend with God September 10, 2008
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
What would you do if you were invited to spend a weekend with God? What questions would you ask him? Maybe why evil exists? Why is there pain? That is the background for the book "The Shack" (Author: William P. Young).
The Shack has become a phenomenon. As of today (9-10-08) it is ranked #5 in sales on Amazon.com, and has over 1,200 reviews.
There is a dual reaction to the book in Christian circles. People either love it or despise it. I fall into the former category, with a reservation. I enjoyed the story. It brought me to tears a number of times. As the father of two girls, I empathized with the main character, "Mack".
The Shack is about the problem of evil. Why does God allow for terrible things to happen? Mack's youngest daughter Missy is brutally raped and murdered. This causes a rift in his relationship with God. Mack cannot trust a God who would allow such a terrible act. In the story God invites Mack to come to meet him at the site of the murder. Mack goes to meet God, and so the story continues.
The Trinity is represented by three persons: Papa (who is a black woman), Jesus (as himself), and Sarayu (an Asian woman). Some people have been bothered that the Father and the Spirit were represented by women. However, in the storyline it is made clear that they are not really female, they are simply an anthropomorphism of God - much like "Aslan" represents God in the Narnia books.
What I liked about the book was how well the author illustrated the loving nature of God. This aspect of God' s character shined through. God deeply loves Mack. He desires to heal Mack, to be in relationship with him, and to set him free. God loves all of us that way, the author makes it clear. A phrase that is repeated is that God is especially fond of you (each of us).
In the story God does not desire evil, it is not ordained by him. Yet God is able to accomplish his purposes through the way he responds to evil - with his unconditional love.
One concern I have about the book is that it seems to imply universalism - the idea that everyone will be saved in the end. This concept is not explicitly stated, but I can see readers arriving at such a conclusion.
The outright hostile reviews of the book are unwarranted. They seem to primarily come from those who have an ax to grind with the (Arminian) theology of the author. This is unfortunate.
In conclusion, I recommend this book. However, it should not be taken as "gospel". It should not be read in place of scripture. In the end it is simply a story - but a very moving one at that.
 Rock your religious World September 10, 2008
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
One of the most challenging books I have ever read, and I have read thousands. This book will cause you to rethink your opinions about who the God of the Bible really is and how he interacts with his creation. I found it to be a book I could not put down until I had finished it, and it kept being exciting and thought provoking.
An enlightened & fresh perspective on God in us September 10, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Always keeping in mind that this is work of fiction, I thoroughly enjoyed the different and fresh ways the author brought God into focus for himself. It caused me to examine Who I picture when I think of God and opened my mind to a broader expanse in my limited understanding as a human. Excellent and easy read!
Bible Companion September 10, 2008
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
For anyone who is serious about his/her walk with God, this book is essential reading. Be prepared; it will probably shake up some of your traditional attitudes about God and Christianity, but if you have an open mind (and especially if you are seeking an intimate relationship with your creator) you will find divine revelation here. It will also touch your emotions in a mighty way. So get a box of tissues and begin reading. It's a journey that can change your life.
 Boooring!! September 10, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I wondering what the hype was about and why this was a best seller so I downloaded on my kindle and got started. I also knew that there was a religious aspect to the book so I was prepared to be enlightened. I liked the into about Mack and the issues leading up to his daughter's kidnapping but after that it just went down hill for me... I would not recommend this..there are much greater books out there..lets get this book down from top spot and not waste people's time.
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