My wife started reading The Shack not to long ago and wanted me to read it as well so she could talk about what she was reading. My typical reading/listening is mostly filled with podcasts, self help, business and technical books. Novels work there way in my reading list but not often and not ones that are less than a year old from an unknown author. I was skeptical at best and had only heard short explanations of its contents from my father in-law and brother in-law that made the book seem less interesting. Everyone who talked about it had mentioned its controversial view of God and shock of their core belief system so when my wife asked me to read it I was reluctant. But knowing my wife she would not allow me to just put off such as request so I told her I would read it if it was on audible.com. It was. I have an audible.com account which had a couple credits queued up, so I downloaded the book to my iPhone that night. The next day I began listing to The Shack on the way to a clients two and a half hours away. I was hooked. The story was moving and captured my attention so much that I was disappointed at every interruption as I was driving in the car. The ride home was no different and I spent most of the evening at home with one or two earbuds in my ears. The book has some suspense so that evening when a transformer popped and made a bright light outside our bedroom window I was startled (you can read more about that on my wife’s blog). The day after I finished listening and all I can say is “Wow”. If this book doesn’t move you in a way to become a better person I don’t know what will. I won’t spoil the book for those who didn’t read it, but the main characters connection to God was so real it made me want to be familiar with God in that way. I can’t say it challenged my view of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit as much as others, but it made me want to be a better person and to connect with God in a deep and new way. If you strive for those things you should get a copy today. You won’t be disappointed.
For more info on The Shack you can go to http://theshackbook.com/. If you want to find more info on purchasing check out amazon.com‘s reviews and more.
Great recommendation! I’ve been looking for a good page-turner lately.
the shack sounds like it could be a good read, i’m always looking for new stuff to read, i go through books like water.
Sounds like a must read. Will get hold of it when I have a free moment.
Wow that so amazing! thank you very much!
The shack awesome book.Thanks for sharing.
Thank you.
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Didin’t read this book but it will be on my list. I constantly looking for soemthing interesting to read.
PS I also usually read what my wife is says is great. We have something in common!
If you go to the official website of “The Shack” you’ll find endorsements from some heavyweights in the Christian community. Also I read that the book was slammed by evangelicals such as Charles Colson.
Great Review! I don’t read very often but when I do, I strive for great books. The kind of books that you can’t put down because of their compelling nature. You sound like me when you say that you were reluctant at first, I’m usually that way and don’t want to waste my time. I’m not sure about the “controversial views of god” though, I try to refrain from Christian influence books because I feel some of them are pushy in the some of the beliefs and the if you don’t believe the same “you’re going to hell” mentality… I’m sure one of you knows what I’m talking about, but is this book like one of those?
I would say to read the book and find out for yourself if it comes across to “pushy”. I didn’t think so and I’m usually sensitive to those kinds of things.
Thanks for the heads up. I will consider this.
Thanks for the great review! Sounds like a good book. Everything that deals with religion and shakes it around a little is always interesting.
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thanks for sharing this great book with the readers seems very good i will read this definitely.looking forward for more updates.
The Shack what a fantastic book very good read I have to say.
Thanks Mike.
this book was so great. i honestly couldn’t put it down till i was done.
This is probably the most profound and best book I have ever read in my entire life. It has brought me totally back to God. I have never felt better. I totally identified with Mack and the Great Sadness which has been in my life also.
My problem is I have such a zeal for God but with daily commitments leave little room to read books. Your review leads me to think that maybe I’ll just have to find the time for this one.
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Like you, I am also reluctant towards God, but reading your post made me think of reading the book. Sometimes I am feeling lost and guilty whenever I have something that I do not deserve. I usually spend time on the new treadmills I have because of my weight, I will dedicate time to read this. More people are suffering, yet I am feeling discontented with my life, I know that there is something missing and I thank you for sharing your experience, this is a good starting point for searching. I am doing so many things that I forgot to search meaning of life.
the story is really interesting.. its funny and makes you read again and again.
Thanks for the review. Maybe this will give me a different view on God.