The Shack

by Wm. Paul Young

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published June 1, 2011

Reviews

[Lana · Rating 1 out of 5]

made me angry with every word

[Alonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book initially because I wanted to see what all the fuss was about. I wanted to understand the controversy and I've learned that if you really want to understand where people are coming from, in terms of literature anyway, it's best to dive in for yourself and witness the controversy first hand. That's how my interest in The Shack began. I found very quickly that the controversy (regarding God and gender) explains itself away pretty quickly. And once you get past that, the story and all that it portrays about God is beautiful (and pretty sound when compared to Scripture and traditional Christian beliefs about God). It exposed and challenged a lot of the assumptions I've had about God over the years and I'm incredibly grateful for that. At the very least it is a source of worthwhile discussion. Though I'd bet most readers will find it is more than that.

[Nicola Wakeman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this after watching the film, I preferred the film, still a lovely moving book 😍😍😍

[Brody Wilmoth · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Shack is a beautifully hard to read book that grapples with grief, perseverance, and forgiveness. It took me almost 2 years to finish it and for good reason, it is not something to pick up as a “light read”. With as little being said of the plot as possible, this book deals with the aftermath of the loss of a child in one of the worst ways humanly possible and the journey to come back to God after feeling left for dead. This is one of those books you pray about before starting.

[Denisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5⭐️

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book twice before my daughter died, and again after. I found it very profound in different ways each time I read it.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone should read this book. I give copies away every chance I can. It will open your eyes and show you how love can be.

[Linda]

Loved it!!

[Aldo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book even though the "GOD" aspect is still a question for me. This is also a movie that does not let the book down. Would definitely recommend!