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Dec 23, 2018
Lisa
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By not liking this book very much I feel strange because the message within it goes right along with my faith. I was comforted by one scene where the living can see loved ones who passed away as a dream. That doesn’t change the fact that I didn’t like the book. First of all I don’t like to read stories about my worst nightmares as a parent. I do not need to imagine what it must be like to lose a child the way they do Missy. Second, I read inspirational fiction but I do not think putting fictiona
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Okay, for this one, the four stars are for content, not quality of writing. Lots of good insights about who God is and new ways of looking at Him.
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"I suppose that since most of our hurts come through relationships so will our healing, and I know that grace rarely makes sense for those looking in from the outside."
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"I suppose that since most of our hurts come through relationships so will our healing, and I know that grace rarely makes sense for those looking in from the outside."
"It seemed that direct communication with God was something exclusively for the ancients and uncivilized , while educated Westerners' access to God was mediated ...more
The Shack was well-structured containing an inspirational message about letting go of grief. However, I felt some of the description and scenes went on too long or didn't add to the overall story. The being said, I appreciate Young's ability to have readers see outside of their preconceived notions and dealing with the importance of forgiveness.
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UUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHH. In fairness, I didn't know a thing about this book except what the front cover looked like (spooky), so I was all set for a mystery or a crime drama. While there is a horrendous crime involved, it just went SO downhill from there. Atheists, beware. Non-atheist Christians, enjoy.
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Really wanted to give this one something between one and two stars. The prose was just awkward. More than anything, it reminded me of The Celestine Prophecy - philosophy / agenda clumsily inserted into a less-than-thrilling narrative. If you want to write a treatise, write a treatise. Leave the novel-writing to others.
I heard great things about this book but I couldnt get into it!
If you love God, you'll love this book!
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I went back and forth between "GET ON WITH IT" and "that was a good explanation". Overall it was ok.
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A very emotional read. Definitely gives you plenty to think about.
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