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Simone Jackson asked this question about The Shack:

Is this book worth the read?? what is this about exactly? from what i heard, some guy goes to a shack away from the world and finds god??

Ellen Spence It is about a man's daughter being murdered, and he has to forgive the man who did it. He forgives, not for the guy, but for himself. Very thought pro…moreIt is about a man's daughter being murdered, and he has to forgive the man who did it. He forgives, not for the guy, but for himself. Very thought provoking, and teaches us we must forgive, in order to live our lives. (less)

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Joann Chaves It is the best book I've ever read to understand and actually feel the pain of this man and the love of God for him that helped him heal. Only those t ...more
Oct 19, 2022 12:23AM

Ellen Spence Wonderful response!!!
Oct 20, 2022 11:30AM

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