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'Shack' opens doors, but critics call book 'scripturally incorrect'

Well, apparently I'm a little behind. I recently read The Shack by William P. Young. It made such an impact that I was curious what others had to say about it and found the article posted above dated 5/29/2008.

I would vehemently disagree with those criticizing this book. I think God revealed himself to Mack, the main character in the book, the only way Mack would be able to receive Him. I thought it was just brilliant.

It is a must read for anyone, very interesting and thought provoking.

I agree with this endorsement...

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"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.


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I read it. It was ok. But then, I don't particularly care for predictable endings in any book. I was already "there" before the end of the third chapter.

But, then, I don't care for Nicholas Sparks's books either.

I think my favorite "inspirational" book ever was the old Og Mandino "The Greatest Salesman in the World". It actually made me cry.

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[QUOTE]Originally posted by vick13:
I read it. It was ok. But then, I don't particularly care for predictable endings in any book. I was already "there" before the end of the third chapter.

But, then, I don't care for Nicholas Sparks's books either.
I think my favorite "inspirational" book ever was the old Og Mandino "The Greatest Salesman in the World". It actually made me cry.
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If you like surprise endings, Vick, you should read my book Wink
I don't think I've read anything by Nicholas Sparks. If I did, it has been a while. I think The Shack is meant to introduce you to a different way of looking at God & the world as opposed to what is traditionally accepted among the "religious", not be an average novel for entertainment purposes alone.

I'd think you would have had to have previous knowledge on the storyline to guess what was going to happen in chapter 3, Vick. I no longer have the book, but I don't think we even find out what happens to the child until halfway through or perhaps it just feels that way.Smiler There were too many bizarre or out of the ordinary twists throughout the book & in the ending to have guessed where it was going. So I assume your are meaning in a general sense, as in whether Mack has a broken or a secure relationship with God at the end.

Eye-gor, I think(?) you'd like this book. You would probably like exploring the possibilities it presents.

Maggie, hurry up and tell me what you think! JK! You take all the time you need. *tap tap tap tap* Big Grin
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Eye-gor, I think(?) you'd like this book. You would probably like exploring the possibilities it presents.


I'll check it out. A friend bought her dad a Dean Koontz book for Christmas and wanted to get him another book in a similar style. Anyone read Koontz and have a suggestion by another author?


I've read Koontz...and i also like Johnathan Kellerman. He does some good whodunits.
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Originally posted by Eye-gor:
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Eye-gor, I think(?) you'd like this book. You would probably like exploring the possibilities it presents.


I'll check it out. A friend bought her dad a Dean Koontz book for Christmas and wanted to get him another book in a similar style. Anyone read Koontz and have a suggestion by another author?
I read Koontz, Michael Weaver, Michael Crichton (rest in peace), and John Case. I also like Frank Peretti. He's a Christian author, but don't let that scare you. Very intelligent and suspenseful writing. Just no extra gore, sex, and vulgar language. Plenty of creepiness though! I think they are all similar in style.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by vick13:
I read it. It was ok. But then, I don't particularly care for predictable endings in any book. I was already "there" before the end of the third chapter.

But, then, I don't care for Nicholas Sparks's books either.
I think my favorite "inspirational" book ever was the old Og Mandino "The Greatest Salesman in the World". It actually made me cry.
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If you like surprise endings, Vick, you should read my book Wink


I don't read romance.That's what you write, isn't it?

yes, Joy, I don't think there was a doubt about the outcome.

And the best Dean Koontz is "Lightning". I read it years ago and did NOT figure out the twist. I've read about Koontz's background and I feel sorry for him. Makes it hard to disassociate and just read his books. Plus the man simply CANNOT write a love scene. He's obviously so uncomfortable I want to pat him on the shoulder and say, "Never, mind, hun."

Does anybody read Robert McCammon?

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