Book Recommendation - The Shack

This past summer, I was stumbing through Borders, trying to quench my desire to buy more books, and I came across the Religion section. Normally, I am drawn to this section, because it always peeks my curiosity to see what new and exciting books have been written. Well, on this day, while I had probably $300 worth of books on my mind, I knew I only had about $50 dollars to spend. So, after buying a few books that I needed (yes, I really did need them), I came across a display for the book, The Shack.

Normally I don't buy novels, I like to rent them for free from the library. On this day, however, after picking up the book and sitting down in one of those not-to-comfortable chairs, I began reading.

After realizing that I had been reading this book for about half-of-an-hour, all the while being completely drawn into the story, I figured I might as well buy it.

I finished the book the next day.

The Shack is book that will definately stretch you. The author comprises a story, filled with turmoil and grief, and combines it with a beautifully painted picture of God interacting with the story. It is well written and deep, all of which I like. The images and interactions with God stretch and pull us to re-evaluate who God is to us and how we really view God. Some of the illustrations are definately not typical to God, yet they compelling.

With the amount the author, William Young, chooses to broaden the image of God, one might feel like he is going to far. But we need to remember that this is a novel, one of fiction and it can be a great supplement for our perspectives of God. With that being said, I encourage you to take a look at this book and journey into what the Shack has to offer.

On a side note, many people here at Middlefield Methodist have read this book. I will be hosting a time for us to share thoughts and opinions on the book in the near future. Stay tuned for when this will be!

Grace and Peace,

Micah