terrywhalin
"A Gripping, Page-Turning Novel"
For those who love books with a message of faith
Join | Log In
Rating:
+1
I was given this book from a friend. They told me it was a true story, once I read it I researched that and found out I was correct in my doubts. It's not. I'm not sure where the mistaken view that it is came from.
This book has some very out-there views on Christianity and God. It had a few things right, such as God being both 3 and 1, but it personalized each of the 3 parts of God. None were what traditional Christians would have thought. One was even a woman. It's oftenly said that God is a mother. Biblically, God is NEVER a mother, He is our Father!
For those who are strong in their faith, I don't think this book would change views or be taken literally. It may open up minds to view a little outside of the box, which occasionally can be ok depending on what it is being stretched. Unfortunately, if someone is given this book in an attempt at getting themselves to look into Christianity, this book could lead them completely offtrack. There's no conviction in this type of religion, whereas the Bible shoves conviction at you, and it's something important when changing your life around.
I think if he were to try this again and stick to Biblical truths then he may be able to grab a broad audience and not stray.
What did you think of this review?
Helpful
6
Thought-Provoking
6
Fun to Read
6
Well-Organized
6
Post a Comment
More The Shack reviews
The Shack by William Young has been on the New York Times Bestsellers List for Paperback Trade Fiction for more than 100 weeks now (and was even #1 in amazon.com’s spot in fiction). I was excited when I got my hands on a copy because it is a Christian book that topped book lists and is even compared to Paul Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. I knew I just had to read it and find out for myself what the fuss was all about. … more
Comments (5)
Compliments (48)
The Shack requires more than one reading. You get a little more out of each reading. It can be hard to digest, comparing the Trinity to real life people. Whether or not the story is true is hard to say. However it opens your eyes to the power of forgiveness and understanding that even the most horrible tragedies of our lives can bring about some good.
Comment
Compliments (7)
This is by far my favorite book of all times. It's basically one mans opinion of what God is really like. It explains how God truly loves us and how he uses trials to develop other areas in other peoples lives. This book caused an emotional reaction for me. The story was sad, dramatic, and happy all mixed into one story. It truly affected my life and I believe I've changed dramatically because of it.
Comment
Compliments (7)
This book was recommended to me by several people, and when I finally had the chance to read it I could understand why. A man struggling with the mysterious death of his little girl and trying to piece his life back together gets a strange message in his mailbox from God and meets Him in the place where his daughter was murdered,to discover not only the answers to his questions but a whole new perspective on this life here on Earth and the life to come. … more
Comment
Compliments (6)
Can you create a perfect god, or what you think is perfect? P. Young did it, and probably we will have a generation that prefers to read this book instead of Bible. It`s better with no devil, no hell.."?!?!"
Comment
Compliment
William P. Young created a therapy from himself when he wrote this book, but also created an over optimist way of christianism. Audacious, he takes God, Jesus and Holy Spirit inside a fiction that is not connected with the bible. There is no devil, no one goes to hell. Do you know what is called when you create a god in your own way? Idolatry. Do you know what is called when you twist the words of God? Heresy. The Shack: brings confort The Bible: brings repentance
Comment
Compliment
Quick Tip by blnchsr.
July 09, 2010
Beautiful book. My sister sent it to me, and I have since passed it on to others. Even if you are not a very religious person, this gets you to thinking, and believing.
Comment
Compliment
A life altering book. Had to put it down at one point and just cry for all the misconceived ideas I had in the past. Highly recommended.
Comment
Compliment
great book
Comment
Compliment
Rediscover what you think you know about God.
Comment
Compliment
About the reviewer
Brittney (eternal_sunshine9)
I'm currently a 23 year old nursing student. My hobbies are reading and writing. One of my goals is to get at least one book published. I own 500 books and read every chance I can.
Consider the Source
Use Trust Points to see how much you can rely on this review.
You
eternal_sunshine9
Your ratings:
About this book
When the imagination of a writer and the passion of a theologian cross-fertilize the result is a novel on the order of "The Shack." This book has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" did for his. It's that good! --Eugene Peterson, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, Vancouver, B.C.
Finally! A guy-meets-God Novel that has literary integrity and spiritual daring. "The Shack" cuts through the cliches of both religion and bad writing to reveal something compelling and beautiful about life's integral dance with the Divine. This story reads like a prayer--like the best kind of prayer, filled with sweat and wonder and transparency and surprise. When I read it, I felt like I was fellowshipping with God. If you read one work of fiction this year, let this be it. --Mike Morrell, zoecarnate.com
"The Shack" is a one of a kind invitation to journey to the very heart of God. Through my tears and cheers, I have been indeed transformed by the tender mercy with which William Paul Young opened the veil that too often separated me from God and from myself. With every page, the complicated do's and don't that distort a relationship into a religion were washed away as I understood Father, Son and Holy Spirit for the first time in my life. --Patrick M. Roddy, ABC News Emmy Award winning producer
view wiki
Finally! A guy-meets-God Novel that has literary integrity and spiritual daring. "The Shack" cuts through the cliches of both religion and bad writing to reveal something compelling and beautiful about life's integral dance with the Divine. This story reads like a prayer--like the best kind of prayer, filled with sweat and wonder and transparency and surprise. When I read it, I felt like I was fellowshipping with God. If you read one work of fiction this year, let this be it. --Mike Morrell, zoecarnate.com
"The Shack" is a one of a kind invitation to journey to the very heart of God. Through my tears and cheers, I have been indeed transformed by the tender mercy with which William Paul Young opened the veil that too often separated me from God and from myself. With every page, the complicated do's and don't that distort a relationship into a religion were washed away as I understood Father, Son and Holy Spirit for the first time in my life. --Patrick M. Roddy, ABC News Emmy Award winning producer
ISBN-10:
0964729237
ISBN-13:
978-0964729230
Author:
William P. Young
Genre:
Religion & Spirituality,
Mystery & Thrillers,
Literature & Fiction
Publisher:
Windblown Media
Date Published:
July 1, 2008
First to Review
- About Lunch
- Press
- FAQs
- Contact Us
- Terms of Service
- Privacy Policy
- Sitemap
- Report Abuse
© 2013 Lunch.com, LLC All Rights Reserved
Lunch.com - Relevant reviews by real people.