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The story could be used as a stimulating tool for a great small group Bible study for teens and above. As I was reading this story, I identified each topic and noted it on the top of each page for easy reference. Maybe a study guide will be developed in the near future. This book is fairly openly a presentation of orthodox biblical, systematic theology in the form of an unorthodox, fascinating story. (As long as the readers do not stumble over the characterizations of the three persons of the Trinity, which make for stimulaing thought and conversation too).
But I highly recomend you read it to see for yourselves. The tragedy was a hard one to swallow. I absolutely loved this book. The book really draws out your emotions, I felt joy to the point of laughing out loud and sadness to the point of tears. Because of the emotions something like this invokes you really get the idea as to how God our Father really loves us. The way the book ended was unexpected, because of the way the story drew you in. Until you read the book that might not make sence.
as someone who needs some help with my own "great sadness"--this book was unsatisfying. this book was a colossal waste of time. the story was convoluted, overly melodramatic, the "real" parts were unrealistic, boarding on sappy, and the allegorical parts were trite.
I await payment from Amazon.Phyllis Shelly The book entitled "The Shack" was never received nor was any response to my email ever received.
I was touched by the story, very comfortable with the way our Father, Son & Holy Spirit were portrayed, and my faith was lifted by the explanations of the work of our Lord and our part in it. I probably will purchase a few copies to give as gifts. I think it might help strengthen the faith of many people. I enjoyed this book very much. It was recommended to me and I have further recommended it to friends.
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