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|  | Author: William P. Young
Publisher: Windblown Media
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Rating:  3888 reviews
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Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1st
Pages: 256
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.8
ISBN: 0964729237
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.6
EAN: 9780964729230
ASIN: 0964729237
Publication Date: July 1, 2007
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Condition: Shows curling and dog-eared pages
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 A True Blessing Through Words November 28, 2007
Christopher Benjamin (Decatur, Georgia USA)
7 out of 11 found this review helpful
The insight into the mechanisms of mankind, being human, and God are unreal. Mr. Young must have had the anointing of God in the writing of this book. To provide simplistic yet incredibly complex answers to questions which individuals have wrestled with when it comes to God and our relationship with Him is incredible. This was bought for entertainment over the 2007 Thanksgiving holiday and now has become a favorite book OF ALL TIME. You will be blessed by this book!
Just buy it November 27, 2007
Papa's girl (Illinois)
12 out of 16 found this review helpful
First I should say that fiction is not my genre of choice. I am normally a "baby" theological type reader with an occasional Karen Kingsbury thrown in as an escape. However, when I do read my usual fare I will even fluctuate on my preferred authors. If I am wanting something a bit light, but with a good lesson or two and some pretty witty sayings I will pick up something by Max Lucado. Then, if I choose to go just a bit deeper I will turn to John Ortberg, I always enjoy the analogies that he weaves into his lessons. And when I think I can handle the even deeper stuff I bravely pick up something by Philip Yancy, although sometimes I find my self re-reading a passage or two and thinking, "What was that again?"
I sometimes find though that all of these authors share a common theme: Do this or that and you will be a better Christian. Memorize these cute alliterative sayings or take these steps and you will finally have a deeper relationship with God. Well, I guess I am not much for all the steps involved (patience is not one of my virtues) because I just want to jump to the end result and have a deeper relationship with God.
This book, The Shack, has simply blown me away. This book seems to have been written by Max Lucado, John Ortberg, Philip Yancy, and GOD all at once. Not to sound sacrilegious there, but there is something about this book that makes me wonder how any human on this earth could have such knowledge and depth of insight. I think Paul's prayer for the Philippians (Philippians 1:9) was answered in William P. Young, because he has a great handle on what love and relationship are supposed to look like. I will say that I know this book, or any book for that matter can never replace or be a substitute for The Bible, but I also know that this book has done more for my understanding of who God is and has increased my desire to know Him more that any book other than the Bible ever has.
I will not get into anything here that would spoil the plot, but I will say that this book is so much more than the fiction story that underlines its main purpose. This is not "fluff fiction". This is a very purposeful work of fiction written in order to reveal great truths. William P. Young is an incredibly gifted author and has challenged my thinking and understanding beyond what I could imagine. He has caused me to think about things I thought I knew and has me seeking to know even more.
At times you may feel this book is a difficult read, and I agree that the plot is a tough one to deal with. Further reading causes you to realize that such a plot is necessary to fully understand the main theme of the book. I am currently on my second reading and feel I will immediately read it again when I am finished. The worst part about this book, is I want to share it with everyone, yet I am selfishly reading it again and do not want to part with it. I very smartly took the advice of others from the get go and ordered two copies. This has allowed me to keep one and share one. I have since ordered three more copies and I know I will soon order more. So, my advice is to just go ahead and order 10 or 12 copies. It is that good.
 Breaking Report from a former Shack Promoter November 26, 2007
Better to be Righteous than Right
721 out of 941 found this review helpful
This is going to be a unique review in that I could give this book five stars or one...I've chosen the one star category, admittedly for visibility (and also because it's stuck on 1 and I can't change it), only because I feel it so important to caution people about who they give this book to, and to point out what's missing (and encourage discussion group facilitators to point it out).
I was giving copies of this book out left and right, and most everyone responded to it the same way I did--with much enthusiasm. This book answers masterfully the question of suffering. It is also a fresh breeze for Christians who've been burned by religion, or simply want to be drawn into a deeper walk with God. For those reasons I will continue to give out copies of The Shack to those I think will respond as most people seem to.
However, I've discovered first hand that while the The Shack can be an instrument of salvation to one person, it can be an instrument of destruction for another. I gave it to a friend of mine who is a deeply spiritual New Ager, as well as extremely intellectual. I knew this was probably the only Christian book he could stomach, and I felt he'd actually like it. I was more than right. He LOVED it. He re-read it, taking notes. I had to wait several days before meeting with him to discuss the book, and during that time a haunting question plagued me: Did my friend love this book because it brought him closer to the Truth? Or because it only reinforced his belief that all paths lead to "The Divine?"
In the course of our conversation, my worst fears were realized. I point blank asked my friend, "So do you think the author's intent was to adhere to the fundamental Christian belief that Jesus is the only way to the one true God?" Without hesitation, he said, "Oh no, I didn't see that at all."
People will continue to defend The Shack as THE BOOK to give to unsaved loved ones, but if my friend remains eternally lost, all the 5 stars combined will not matter. To put this book into the hands of someone wanting to read in to it what they want to (and Young makes that very easy, as is evidenced by some of the replies to this post) is a little bit too much like giving a three year old a piece of hard candy. I can't just cross my fingers and hope it goes down safely.
The other tragedy of The Shack is that two important elements are either downplayed or left out intirely: The Word of God and The Body of Christ. Jesus left us both in which to find Him. Sadly, Mack was left with neither.
Don't buy just one.... November 26, 2007
Laura Lyn Donahue (Franklin, TN USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
Honestly, I don't think that there is a book other than the Bible itself that has influenced the dimension of my love for my Father, Jesus, and Sarayu (I love this name). The visual imagery that the author has been able to convey through the eyes of Mack will forever impact my visions of my Trinitarian guardians. The words, "I am very fond of you" resonate within my heart and, though spoken to Mack and later to Willie, I know are meant for me as well. Don't expect The Shack to be just "a good read." Instead, to read it is good for the soul.
5 stars insufficient November 25, 2007
StarLysandra Cole (Oregon, USA)
21 out of 31 found this review helpful
Right behind the Bible, this is at the top of my reading list. As soon as I finished, I wanted to read it again... but had to surrender it to my husband first who had been bugging me to define what I was reading. He isn't "a reader," but in less than two days, he has devoured 2/3rd of the book and is losing sleep cuz he can hardly put it down.
I'm back, to buy a dozen copies for 2007 Christmas... more than half to simply give away.
This is the most "nonfiction" fiction book I've ever read. The story line and presentation resists categorizing into a specfic hole... it reads like all the good parts of a "near death experience." It captures your imagination and holds your attention.
If you've ever been hopeless, joyless, confused... or simply complacent... about Who God is and how He feels about you... READ this book. I'm sure there will be those who don't "get" this book and its message. I am sad for those. There are those who will dismiss this book on preconceived "theological" or "doctrinal" issues. I'm far sadder for them. But, if you have been sincerely seeking to hear God's Heart, to catch a glimpse of Him in His Reality... apart from a transfiguration experience, I'd be hard pressed to think of a better way to touch Him.
And, if you have struggled with the issue of forgiveness for someone who has committed the "unforgiveable sin" against you... this book just might help you begin to see a way through that obstacle.
This goes to the TOP of my "MUST READ" suggestion list!
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