Book Review: The Shack

Several months ago, on recommendation (I can't remember who's), I picked up the book "The Shack".  It's been sitting in my "to-read" stack by the side of my bed ever since.  I have no idea why I didn't start reading it as soon as I got it, or why I waited so long to pick it up.  Whatever the reason, if there truly was one, I decided to start reading it Saturday afternoon.

I couldn't even remember what it was about, nor did I look at the brief synopsis on the back cover before I began.  I merely plunged right in.  To my astonishment, it's based on a true story.  For some reason, I had it in my head that it was a work of fiction.  (The back of the book does categorize it as fiction, but the author claims it is based on events that actually happened.)

I finished it last night.  It's only 250 pages long.  I'm sure I would've finished it sooner had it not been so thought provoking and deep.  (I'm being serious here.  I had to take time to digest it all.)

This is one of those books that I just can't stop thinking about.  I believe that everyone should read it. It was quite simply -  Fascinating.

It brought tears to my eyes and joy to my heart.  It made me think about God and relationships and love differently.  It's one of those books that makes you take a deeper look into yourself.  I can honestly say it's one of the best books I've read in awhile.  I highly recommend it.