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    The Shack

    Written by William P. Young

    Narrated by Roger Mueller

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    About this audiobook

    Mackenzie Allen Phillips's youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation. Evidence that she may have been brutally murdered is found in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Four years later, in the midst of his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note--apparently from God--inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment, he arrives at the shack on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change his life forever.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHachette Audio
    Release dateJul 9, 2013
    ISBN9781619698789
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    Reviews for The Shack

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    • 2/5
      Ok book full of some contradictions, confusing at times and a lack of ending.
    • 3/5
      I don't normally read books on theology but this was on The Great American Read list so I HAD to get to it. It wasn't an awful read, I loved the narrator who really made the whole sad story sound homey and comforting. Mackenzie Phillips isn't in a great place in his life. After the brutal disappearance of his daughter and the strain it placed on his family, he's hardly equipped to deal with religion, he's just going through the motions. One day he receives an odd piece of mail, a note from God telling him to meet him at the shack (the last known place his daughter was at), and against his better judgement he actually goes. What transpires there in that shack changes his outlook on life, his attitude, and his spirituality. This book questions your beliefs on God, Jesus, the Holy Trinity, the afterlife, the what ifs and many other questions, especially the classic; "why do bad things happen to good people?"
    • 2/5
      Um, my landlord gave me this book for Christmas in 2008. I took it with me to read on the plane... and ended up with tears streaming down my face in the middle of SeaTac Airport, with flight attendants asking me if everything was okay.

      Was not very well written, in my opinion, but the thrust of the story is well-conceived and obviously touches an emotional chord. There are some interesting theological implications, I suppose, but nothing that really made me want to sit and ponder them. Occasionally I would think, "Hmm, that's an interesting way of portraying [x spiritual concept:]," but ... other than admiring the author's creativity a bit, perhaps, it didn't really take me anywhere, spiritually speaking.
    • 5/5
      Excellent *****
    • 5/5
      A unique way for many to understand God as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The last chapter was a shocking surprise.
    • 5/5
      This was a very inspirational book. It will have you asking yourself questions and perhaps seeing a different definition for things you think you already know. I really enjoyed reading this story and was sad that I finished it so quickly.
    • 4/5
      I really don't know what to say about this book! It is very profound for someone like me that does not altogether believe in God, this certainly is not my first choice of go-to reads.Mack's daughter Missy goes missing on a family weekend away and is believed to have been murdered by a serial killer.Mack's life changes after this, his heart becomes hardened and he becomes less tolerant with things around him, he is angry and he becomes oh so sad. He receives a note from Papa to go to the shack that evidence was found in. Who id Papa? What does he want? Why does he want to speak to Mack? And should he go? Anyway, he does go and what takes place is quite extraordinary!I found it very hard to get my head round and a lot of the concepts just went way over my head! I really can't say it has made me believe any more but the man that wrote this book has left me with some questions!If you are a believer, you will love it, if not it is worth looking at, An interesting read if nothing else.
    • 3/5
      The Shack is a very interesting read. Readers need to realize that it is a work of fiction. It is not the BIBLE. It should not be interpreted as the WORD.

      That being said, the Shack does provoke the reader to consider their relationship, or lack thereof, with the Lord, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. There are certain viewpoints that I don't necessarily understand or agree with, but I do feel like the book gave me a little nudge to seek HIM.

      Mack's young daughter is kidnapped and murdered. Angry at himself for failing Missy, and angry at GOD for allowing this to happen, Mack falls into "the great sadness" that threatens to destroy Mack and his family. And, then one day, he receives a letter from Papa telling him to return to the shack... Mack begins a journey of healing and forgiveness as he reconciles his relationship with GOD, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
    • 3/5
      Great inspirational book.
    • 3/5
      booooring!
    • 5/5
      Just finished reading this for the 2nd time, before it becomes a movie in March. I absolutely LOVE this book! It was a favorite the first time I read it and was definitely worth reading a second time.
    • 3/5
      Mr. Young presents an unique twist on the holy trinity that is both thought provoking and possibly inappropriate. It is a good read but the significance of the novel should be scrutinized.
    • 5/5
      Okay this book made me cry. I loved it and I would recommend this book to everyone. I plan on reading it again and again. The story was happy and sad and gave clarity on different concepts of Jesus, God, and the Holy Ghost.
    • 2/5
      Poorly written. I had nothing against the theology and the story itself is fine, but it really is a poorly written book in terms of story construction and craft.
    • 3/5
      When I started to read this book, I found it to move along pretty good. I like books that have a religion base, though I am not Christian, I thought this might broaden my mind. I found it to be a little too much around the middle and into the end. I did shed a few tears in it, and was moved by parts. Overall well written and a good book. Pushes Christianity a bit too much though.
    • 5/5
      I absolutely loved this book. Young's novel is filled with believable heart-felt sorrow and happiness. He shows us how God is with us every day and often in a manner or situation we'd least expect.
    • 5/5
      The first thing to remember is that this is a work of fiction. There may be parts that don't coincide with total truth, but that's not the point of fiction. The point of a good book is to make you THINK.

      I loved this book. Young does an amazing job of reeling you in, and making you care about the characters. The book begins with tragedy, but keep reading and you will find beauty through pain.

      Everyone should read this...whether you believe in God or not. There are many lessons and answers to some of the "tough" questions many have about faith. I also appreciate that this could have been a much longer book, but Young manages to cram a cornucopia of awesome into 256 pages.
    • 1/5
      Are you kidding! Disney World meets fundalmentalist Christianity! Not to mention quite poorly written. I'll give it half a star for creative casting of the Holy Trinity, although JC is a little typecast.
    • 5/5
      I was "forced" to read this book for Introduction to Human Services when I was starting at Ivy Tech Community College. I was taken aback that I would have to read something that had such deep-rooted religious connotations about it. I was actually pretty upset about it, until I started to read the book. The story of Mack resonated with me. That struggle to come to terms with yourself, your past, and ultimately your spirituality is one that many people can identify with.

      There are few books that can move an individual to tears, but this one did as it progressed further and further into the relationship that Mack was having while he was in the cabin or as the book is called the shack. The story really establishes what our relationship with God should be and that we get to define that relationship. It showcases as well that our ideas of religion are not always 100% accurate. We have to be willing to reexamine from time to time what religion is and isn't.

    • 5/5
      It seems either people loved it or hated it. As you can see from the 5 stars, I loved it. I read it keeping in mind it is a work of fiction and not scripture. Therefore, I sat back and enjoyed reading a wonderful story about God's love and that He is always with us, which is what I believe. The Shack is thought provoking, it spoke to me, it moved me, and it touched my life. I have and will continue to recommend this book to others.
    • 5/5
      Mack's youngest daughter is abducted while on family vacation and is believed to have been murdered in an abandoned shack. Four years later Mack receives a note, presumably written by God, inviting him to the shack for the weekend. I began to lose interest when the next character is introduced, but continued on. I ultimately found this book to be comforting and inspirational dealing with my own grief.
    • 4/5
      I was not aware of this book until a family member told me about it. The book was entertaining to me. Can not be any worse than some of the purportedly true books about people dying and going to heaven and get a message, that changes someone's life. It is fiction so something's are not going to match up. If this book helps people cope then what is the harm.
    • 3/5
      I finally got around to reading The Shack, by William P. Young. I wasn't seeking it out but since I recently became the pastor of a small congregation it was suggested that I read it, because a number of people in my church had read it and were encouraged by it. Having read it, knowing that perhaps half of America has read it since its publication in 2006, and that Amazon has over 6, 600 reviews of it already, I'm just going to offer a few brief comments.First, a strength. The story of the Shack is told within a somewhat generic Christian framework. As we spend time with the protagonist we see the events unfold in ways that are very familiar to most Christians and may be recognizable and understandable to people who are not Christians. So supporting characters are God, appearing as Father, Son and Spirit. The representation of the Trinity was very good, in showing the Trinity as being about relationship, i.e. the persons of the Trinity have an intimate and fully equal relationship. I recall hearing critiques of this book over the way in which the Father was portrayed, i.e. being a black woman, but if God is God, then God can reveal himself in any way that suits his purposes. Another strength was Jesus. Jesus is present in ways that are consistent with orthodox Christian belief. Jesus is present as one who once incarnate in a human body will remain incarnate in a human body forever.The principal weaknesses of the book are biblical and theological. First of all there were no specific references to biblical texts, i.e. there were no quotes from the Bible. This allowed the other to tell a story using a generic Christian spirituality and therefore avoid tying himself to any particular theological viewpoint and potentially alienate people of differing views. I took this to be a "lowest common theological denominator" approach. It plays well with people who want spirituality without Christianity.Secondly I felt the book had a weak, and conflicted, view of how God acts in salvation. I'll admit that my view here is shaped by my own theological vantage point, which is Reformed. The book holds out a position that salvation is available to all who would embrace it (the Arminian position) which I think has significantly weaker biblical support that the position of election (the Reformed position). This works itself out in the book in that the protagonist is not one who is seeking God but that God has reached out and grabbed him. Lastly, the book does not seem to acknowledge the purpose of God in salvation, i.e. God's own pleasure and God's glory. The Shack was a decent story but there are better works of fiction that can show people a clearer view of the power, grace and glory of God, such as The Last Sin-Eater, by Francine Rivers.
    • 5/5
      A story at first tragic, but then beautiful, this book can teach us all something about love and forgiveness. I feel like I learn something new every time I go through it.
    • 5/5
      Very compelling. I know it isn't true but if it were it would be nice to know that there is someone out there looking out for us.
    • 4/5
      I found this to be a book I enjoyed more then I thought I would. I liked how it made my mind flip and challenged the things I thought or believed. Definitely worth a read if you are in any stage of exploring spirituality.
    • 4/5
      Husband and father of five, Mackenzie Phillips, lives a good life with his wife Nannette. The two have a strong faith in God and pass this on to their children. Nan is a registered nurse working with cancer patients. She is religious and refers to God as 'Papa'. One day tragedy strikes and the unthinkable happens. They all suffer an immense loss, and Mack blames himself.He finds something in an old abandoned shack that breaks his heart and nearly breaks his spirit. Mack goes through what he refers to as The Great Sadness. He begins to question his relationship with God. Nans heart is also broken, but she finds a way to remain faithful and does not lose her hope in God. About four years after the tragic incident that shakes Macks' world to the core and makes him question his faith, a note arrives in his mailbox in the middle of an ice storm. The note has no return addressed and is typed: Mackenzie,It's been a while. I've missed you.I'll be at the shack next weekend if you want to get together.-PapaMack thinks this is a joke, and is angry that anyone would send such a note to him, especially after what occurred in the shack four years ago. After much debating about whether he should go to the shack or not, Mack decides to go. Once he arrives there, he begins to have an emotional breakdown before he awakens to find God waiting for him. The Shack was a powerful and moving read. I cried at parts, laughed at others and this book really tugged at my heartstrings. I liked Mack and Nan and it felt as though I was reading someones life story. The writing was great, and there is some food for thought in this book. Especially when Mack has conversations with God. I enjoyed the talks they had about forgiveness. There was inspiration within these pages, and I recommend this one to anyone looking for an uplifting read.
    • 5/5
      This book brought me back to the true meaning of what it is to be loved by God.
    • 5/5
      I gave this book 5 stars because it was compelling and thought-provoking. I recommend it to those who see God as distant and impersonal. I recommend it to those struggling with where God fits into tragedy. Please do not read it as truth. It is fiction, as the author clearly states. Please do not read it as an evangelical portrayal of God. But please do read it. You may just find that a challenge to your view of God is good for you.
    • 4/5
      It's amazing how much conversation sparked due to The Shack. It appears that people either love it or hate it. I've been hearing about The Shack for years but avoided reading it mainly due to the plot. I didn't want to read about the death of a little girl that leads to the destruction of her father. However, that was NOT how this parable is written. It's about a man just like us that asks a universal question, "why does God allow pain in the world."

      This isn't the best written book I've ever read nor do I agree with everything written. But, it made me take a deeper look at my relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. It made me question my need for independence from God, my place in my community of faith, what it means to be truly merciful, how the Holy Spirit moves through the world, why God took the form of a human in Jesus, and so much more. The fact that one piece of literature forced me to think about all of these things is pretty incredible.

      This book by no means holds all the answers and isn't a work of theology. However, it allows you to take a step back and think about the most important relationship formed in life.