Customer Rating: 
Summary: Worthy of giving to friends and family
Comment: The Shack
I enjoyed this "take" on a faith journey that may have been fictional but "fits" so many people. I resonated as well with the unique view of God - so much so that I purchased additional copies for my friends and family. I look forward to reading it again for the "underlines" as I galloped through it the first time. Don't be put off by the pace in the opening chapters. It picks up and is worth the time.
Customer Rating:
Summary: We all inhabit a shack from time to time or for a lifetime
Comment: The title caught my eye - the content held my attention. Weaved throughout this compelling novel lies a deeper story of self-examination. I saw that someone has addressed the book theologically (by writing another book)and I almost purchased it to see what they had to say. But I stopped short not because I was afraid of any scriptural contradiction that I might find. I stopped because I wanted to hang onto the courage to identify my own "shack" and the redemption acquired from doing so. A deep and wonderful story about courage to take responsibility for your feelings and your behavior. A testament to forgiveness because perfect love cast out all fear.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Stretcher
Comment:
The Shack will stretch the way you think when it comes to the character of God. You will never be the same and it will be for the better.It's an awesome exercise. Couldn't put the book down. We have an awesome God!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Much needed picture of God painted.
Comment: The Shack has done for Christianity what is very difficult for "Churches" to do. Because the church is full of people who are struggling with their own issues, it is very hard for them to paint the picture of God's love as it should be painted. This book could and should be read by all Christians, new and old, but I think it is important that discussion with other Christians, especially those who are in a muture relationship with God is important. We have read and discussed this as a family. We have different opinions, but all agree that the image of God painted in this book could change people's lives. The one reason this didn't achieve 5 stars is because we felt the writing itself was rushed at times and lagged at other times. Happy reading.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Judging God
Comment: The authors style didn't pull me in right away.
Once the main character met the Trinity things became interesting!
Young addresses some very real and tragic life issues (the death of his young daughter at the hands of a serial killer and the emotions such a deep loss evoke).
Any reader who has experienced loving a child will be able to grasp the concept(s) Mr. Young delivers on how God deals with His children.
The author goes on to give his view of how God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit view organized religion which has caused quite a stir with priests, pastors, and parishioners.
Reading this book as a family offers the opportunity for great discussions.
Hopefully by the time you finish this book you will learn a little more about yourself and how you judge others.
Summary: Worthy of giving to friends and family
Comment: The Shack
I enjoyed this "take" on a faith journey that may have been fictional but "fits" so many people. I resonated as well with the unique view of God - so much so that I purchased additional copies for my friends and family. I look forward to reading it again for the "underlines" as I galloped through it the first time. Don't be put off by the pace in the opening chapters. It picks up and is worth the time.
Customer Rating:
Summary: We all inhabit a shack from time to time or for a lifetime
Comment: The title caught my eye - the content held my attention. Weaved throughout this compelling novel lies a deeper story of self-examination. I saw that someone has addressed the book theologically (by writing another book)and I almost purchased it to see what they had to say. But I stopped short not because I was afraid of any scriptural contradiction that I might find. I stopped because I wanted to hang onto the courage to identify my own "shack" and the redemption acquired from doing so. A deep and wonderful story about courage to take responsibility for your feelings and your behavior. A testament to forgiveness because perfect love cast out all fear.
Customer Rating:
Summary: The Stretcher
Comment:
The Shack will stretch the way you think when it comes to the character of God. You will never be the same and it will be for the better.It's an awesome exercise. Couldn't put the book down. We have an awesome God!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Much needed picture of God painted.
Comment: The Shack has done for Christianity what is very difficult for "Churches" to do. Because the church is full of people who are struggling with their own issues, it is very hard for them to paint the picture of God's love as it should be painted. This book could and should be read by all Christians, new and old, but I think it is important that discussion with other Christians, especially those who are in a muture relationship with God is important. We have read and discussed this as a family. We have different opinions, but all agree that the image of God painted in this book could change people's lives. The one reason this didn't achieve 5 stars is because we felt the writing itself was rushed at times and lagged at other times. Happy reading.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Judging God
Comment: The authors style didn't pull me in right away.
Once the main character met the Trinity things became interesting!
Young addresses some very real and tragic life issues (the death of his young daughter at the hands of a serial killer and the emotions such a deep loss evoke).
Any reader who has experienced loving a child will be able to grasp the concept(s) Mr. Young delivers on how God deals with His children.
The author goes on to give his view of how God, Jesus and The Holy Spirit view organized religion which has caused quite a stir with priests, pastors, and parishioners.
Reading this book as a family offers the opportunity for great discussions.
Hopefully by the time you finish this book you will learn a little more about yourself and how you judge others.