The Shack by William P. Young

Karen's Review:

"The Shack" is an interesting fiction book about a father's distrust of God for not protecting his little girl from being kidnapped and murdered, and then not even being able to find her body.  The father got to talk to God face-to-face at the shack and see a glimpse of heaven and eventually got to the point where he forgave the man who murdered his little girl.  Interesting book but really unbelievable.  Presents God as compassionate, loving and just even when things happen that we don't think should.  Emphasis was placed on trusting God and being dependent on Him rather than ourselves.  The most important point for me was when we question God, we are really judging Him based on only our limited knowledge--we don't know everything God does.  It was interesting how through Mack's face-to-face conversations with God, the book gives some insight into God's nature but some things are not biblical.  It did make me look at my relationship with God but is not entirely Biblical so when you read this book, you need to keep in mind that it is fiction.

Gerard's Review: 

This will renew your faith! This is just an outstanding book. It will renew your faith in God and answer questions you might have about things. It's like a Bible study that's down to earth, nothing fancy. Machenzie Allen Phillip tells a super story. If you need a hug from God, please read this book.