Something to think about... (The Shack - William P. Young)

Member Name: flyingpenguin

Product:	The Shack - William P. Young
Date:	03/06/09 (15 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Well written as a piece of fiction, the story draws you in and answers some tough questions!

Disadvantages: None! Smooth read!

I am pretty skeptical about reading Christian fiction books which have been put out there for general reading - I guess it's the "cringe-factor" that I most worry about - and I'm a Christian! So when a friend told me I had to read it, that she'd bought so many copies and sent it so many friends, both Christians and non, I kinda smiled and just put it on my pile of books to eventually get to. Then last week I somehow found myself reading it...and now I can totally see where she's coming from!

It was the kind of book you really can't put down, yet at the same time completely need to, just to digest what it is you've read. The story follows a father, whose young daughter had been kidnapped and murdered, as he takes a trip back to the shack which holds all the memories and pain for him, following an invitation apparently from God. It addresses some of the big questions surrounding Christianity: Who is God? Why do bad things happen? How does Jesus fit in? - and in doing so challenges some of the big preconceptions people of today hold, but in a non-preaching, down to earth way.

This book is wholly accessible, easy to understand and will take you on an emotional and mental rollercoaster. Whatever your beliefs and opinions, this book is well worth reading!

Summary: Not too long, pulls you into the story and challenges preconceptions - worth reading!