The Shack was written by William P. Young. It's about a man named Mack. He loses his daughter tragically and is left with what he calls "The Great Sadness". Which ultimately leads Mack to the conclusion that God is not benevolent, God is not good. Sort of a Westerner's version of God on Trial (check that one out if you can, saw it on PBS) This book is very spiritual, very christian.
Review: This book had me blubbering like a baby. Which means it must be good because I'm not a crier! It's painful to read, not because it sucks but because it's truthful. It's unrelenting in it's full disclosure of just how evil this world can be. There were some points where I was disappointed, only because I have my very own, very strong opinions about God and hearing someone else's interpretation of Him is almost guaranteed to disappoint on some level. That being said, there is a whole lot in this book that I agree with, more than disagree.
This book is difficult to review, and even harder to theorize. It means different things to different people. And as for what it means to me, well, it really doesn't matter. When the subject is God and His relationship with you, it can't help but to be completely individualized and personal. So, yes read it. And form your own individualized and personal opinion of this book.
Theory: The book's message is this (it's not even slightly cryptic) God loves you, and he proved it by dying for you. This is what the gospel has to say about it: John 15:13 (New International Version)
13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
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