The Shack - Book Review by Daniel

The Shack by William P. Young

In The Shack, William P. Young explains how a father, handles his daughter being kidnapped and murdered. Mack, the main character and father, becomes very distraught with this accident and labels it as The Great Sadness. He gets a letter in the mail from a mysterious “Papa” (God) telling him to go to the shack. While at the shack, Mack meets God portrayed as a middle-aged African American woman, Jesus portrayed as a carpenter, and the Holy Spirit as an Asian woman named Sarayu. The different depictions of God and the Holy Spirit cause one to consider the different aspects God. These three figures spend quality time with Mack and help him to realize the importance of relationships. This taught me a lot about the correct way my relationship should be with others and God. I was also impacted in another way while reading The Shack. A few weeks before I started reading this book, a friend of mine was killed in a car accident. The Shack taught me many ways to overcome the sadness and grief that comes with tragic accidents. Overall, this book is a good read, although some parts may seem to drag on at times. I would give The Shack four out of five stars because of the impressive structure and message.

Review by Daniel