Book Review #1: The Shack

I misunderstood the book review assignment...I thought we were just supposed to put that on the discussion board; therefore, I am just now posting to my blog. Anyhow, the book I read for the first review is called The Shack. I believe it is still on the NY Times bestseller's list. This is a really great book...a friend told me about this book and I decided to get it and read it myself. This book is classified as Christian Fiction; however, Mac, the man who's life the story is about truly believes the events in the book took place. Regardless, it is an interesting read. Mac begins his story talking about "The Great Saddness" in his life; he and his family suffered a great tragedy. After this tragedy, Mac enters a period in his life which he refers to as "The Great Saddness." Mac describes a very spiritual journey in which he finds healing for not only the tragedy his family has suffered, but also a troubled childhood relationship with his father. There are several twists and turns throughout this book; I found myself laughing and crying. I don't want to give away the whole book, but I would encourage anyone who has questions about faith, or who doesn' truly understand what faith is, to read this book. I hope you enjoy!