I recently read a book and I'd like to post about it. There aren't too many books I read that I would really recommend to people (I usually read just to put myself to sleep at night). However this book has affected me differently. I won't give away the plot, but hopefully you'll pick up a copy and read it. I think you'll be glad you did. After you read it, loan it to someone else to read.
The book is written by a friend of the main character. As you'll find out in the foreward, pretty much, Will (the author) is a good writer and so his friend, Mack (the main character) asked him to tell his story for him. The story revolves around a very tragic event in Mack's life....very very sad, but if you can move through that to what God teaches him, it is very worth it. The book is much more than the tragedy. It gave me a picture of God that is more tangible and complete than anything I have ever known, even after having a close relationship with him for most of my life. As I read my Bible and think about my relationship with Jesus now, I seem to be looking at it through a new pair of lenses, lenses that make what he says clear in a different sort of way. Mack's (the main character) experiences with God reveal HIS love in such a clear way. I don't want you to get the idea that the book is thelogical or religious, because it is completely NOT religious. If anything, it will break some religious stereotypes. It is real and a real picture of what a real relationship with Jesus is about. Be prepared to be challenged and changed.
If you read it, I'd love to hear what you think.
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Jason read the book. Here is a link to a review that he agrees with, so he told me to send you this.
http://www.challies.com/archives/book-reviews/a-review-of-the-shack-download-it-here.php
thoughts?
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