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May 18, 2008
The Shack
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Two weeks ago somebody in the office asked me if I had read a booked called The Shack by William P. Young. I had never heard of it. Last week, I saw that Mark Batterson was reading it after having it recommended to him by our mutual friend Brad Lomenick. I went ahead and ordered it (thanks Amazon Prime). This book is gaining major momentum--500,000 sold in the first 11 months--and it's self-published.
William Young is a great storyteller. I started the 253-page book yesterday morning and finished it this afternoon. It's the first work of fiction I have read in a long time. I'm not a fan of fiction, especially "Christian" fiction. This book is a rare exception.
The story is about a father of a kidnapped daughter who everyone presumes is dead. Mack is tormented by the loss of his daughter and is trapped in a world of grief and guilt. One day Mack receives a letter--presumably from God--that invites him to the scene of the crime. What Mack finds there is what changes him forever.
The Shack is a mix between Pilgrim's Progress and The Chronicles of Narnia, although not as theological or fantastic in its content. It's written perfectly for the big screen, which I later learned is already in the works.
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Just finished it myself, and really enjoyed it. I also am not a fan of Christian fiction, but really enjoyed this one. Also thought it would make a great movie.
Posted by: Johnny Brooks at May 19, 2008 5:09 AM