Thursday, December 4, 2008

"The Shack" (book) attack

I just finished reading The Shack, a novel by Wm. Paul Young. As the book jacket says, "The Shack wrestles with the timeless question: Where is God in a world so filled with unspeakable pain?

It was a very thought-provoking, heart-wrenching, comforting, and exhausting read! A word of warning--if you are like me, you will pick up the book and not be able to put it back down until you're at the final page. So, get a big box of tissues, put on a pot of coffee or tea, and settle into a comfortable chair. I won't say any more about the book, because I don't want to give away the story, but I do recommend it. 

There is a web site for the book at www.TheShackBook.com

If you are interested in a United Methodist take on the book, see the review at http://www.umportal.org/print_article.asp?id=4327

1 comment:

The Gibbon said...

I exceeded my manly tear quota...

Life = sad tears
Redemption = happy tears
Grace = everything in between

Powerful book! Just like in life, if you give up on it too soon because of the pain, you'll miss the promise.

My favorite biblical image is God personally wiping away my tears; that's in here. And wait until you experience the God in The Shack!