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Liked It12 of 14 members found this review helpful “There's not adequate words to describe how powerful The Shack is. The new view on how we see and experience life, relationships, grief, faith, God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit would be refreshing enough, but it's woven well through a emotional story that carries you through a transformational...” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It17 of 24 members found this review helpful “This was a well written book with more imagination and better storytelling than most Christian "Novels." In spite of some redeeming qualities, like grace and getting over hurts, the negatives outweighed the positives. |
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“Interesting pespective on the holy trinity, God and religion in general.”
Donna M wrote this review 13 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“After his daughter is kidnapped and dies tragically, Mack gets a letter from God asking him to come out to the woods. There, he meets God the father, son and holy spirit. He learns lessons such as God has plans for us even if we don't understand them and The three parts of the Trinity are in constant conversation and work together in order to love everyone on earth. With help from God, Mack is able to begin forgive his daughter's killer, reconcile with his father, and help his other daughter, who blames herself for the young one's death.”
Peter D wrote this review 16 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Thought-provoking. I spent a week after reading this thinking about my own perception of how God works. ”
LS wrote this review 17 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I plan to read this book because a lot of people have read this and really liked it.”
Hana Jane :) wrote this review 20 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“I enjoyed this book because the Trinity was explained to me like "He" is protrayed in the book. although, I had never thoguht of God as a woman. The sorty made me realize how much God knows is/what/ and will go on in my life. A good book.”
Nikki R wrote this review 21 hours ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I didn't finish this one. And I think the "I hated it " doesn't really describe how I felt but neither did "I like it". The beginning was easy to read but tragic. I didn't stop reading it because I was offended of how he saw the Godhead. It was just too strange for me to wrap my head around and I just simply lost interest. ”
Danelle B wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ok. Kept my interest but not a great book”
EIleen H wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“This book is very unusual, but thought provoking. It moved me and I think it is a great way to view God's love for us.”
Sally M wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Compelling but I think misleading. The maker of the universe may be a tender lover of all his creation but he also warns that he is a mighty judge!”
katie b wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
