Mack’s daughter, Missy, has been abducted. What an unthinkable nightmare. They didn’t find her right away, either. This, coupled with the incredible guilt Mack carried after her disappearance caused “The Great Sadness”, as he calls it, and no amount of friends, family or time could pull him out of it. He lived in this dark place, until he got a note supposedly from God, inviting him back to the scene of the crime. AND HE WENT…THE IDIOT! You won’t believe what he found. And what She’s like…
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to talk to God? I mean face to face with your creator. I wonder. What does he look like? What does he smell like? Does he really smell like rain? What would you ask Him?
When my Mom called and said she had a book for me to read. I listened. Not because I listen to everything she says necessarily. But, it was about five years after losing my brother, her second born, and she said there was little that had given her more comfort than this book. Whoa!
First off, this book is fiction. But by the time I got to the end (which didn’t take long) I was wishing parts of it were true.
Second. I had a great sadness too. Maybe everyone does. A place where I could go and not forgive. A place where I could waller around in the lies, injustices of life and past regrets; picking scabs off of old wounds, and drinking deeply in darkness of my soul. Festering and bubbly was this place, who’s nausea, was debilitating and addicting. This mess is a place, my place. My home, where I lived when I thought no one was watching. When I read this book…it took me there…right along with Mack. Miraculously by the time I turned the last page the stores of my sadness were depleted, and in their place…Peace.
This fiction book isn’t religious. It’s the opposite of that. Freeing, maybe? (Oh, don’t be hate’n! I’m not being blasphemous.) The Shack is just simply more relational than religious more cynical than churchy. It’s a paradoxical twist on the crossroads of life…Maybe. Kinda. DARN HARD TO EXPLAIN ANYWAY! If I had to choose ONE word…Life-changing!
I have given six copies of this book away. (Fixin’ on being seven, here shortly…stay tuned.) For this tight wad, who seldom buys books, that’s something! When I give it, I feel I’m giving the ultimate gift. Something money can’t buy: Peace… forgiveness… understanding… who knows. You read it and tell me.
I’ll give one book away to a random person who can tell me: What would you ask God? If sitting kneecap to kneecap with Him (assuming the Great I Am has kneecaps. I’m just sure he does.) Just leave your answer by clicking the comments under this post. I’ll take care of the rest.
Contest ends Sunday, February 8th at 12:00 p.m. (high noon) central standard time. One entry per person, please.
God Speed.
Simply,
Sis
P. S. I like this, interview with God. http://www.reata.org/interview2.html It reminds me of this book.
Tags: abduction, book review, conversations with God, giveaway, religion, The Shack
I’m first? Where are your tens of thousands of fans?
They ARE fans of yours, you know. They just don’t know it yet.
You don’t have to include me in the giveaway, since I think you already gave me my copy. Didn’t you? I can’t ‘member.
What would I ask God? Hmm. I should probably spend more time thinking about it, but I’d like for Him to tell me what really makes Him happy and pleased and what really makes him sad and displeased?
I’ve often wondered about that.
I’d also ask Him if believers need to participate in organized religion for Him to know that they love Him.
I’d also ask Him whatever happened to our dog Gus.
But actually, I probably wouldn’t say anything. I’d just soak up His presence and cry in gratitude for all He has done and sacrificed for us, the completely unworthy.
I loved this book too. I agree – ‘freeing’ is the exact right way to describe it. And so very refreshing. I already have a copy so don’t count me.
I just happened to find your blog today. It was so inspirational to me. We are going through a family crisis and reading your blog gave me a moment of peace. Thank you.
I think that I would ask Jesus if face to face if my family will once again be whole?
It is to bad that one person can seem to have tore a family apart. I pray for that person and I know that Jesus hears my cry.
Please enter me in your give away.
God bless
I would ask God why innocent children have to suffer some pretty horrible ordeals. Thats the first thing that popped into my mind. Interesting website. Have a great weekend.
There are so many questions that it is hard to pick one, so I will go with my first thought. “I raised my son in church. I loved him and did my best to raise him to love You. He is a mess and I want to know what I did wrong.” I gave my copy of The Shack away and now I think I need to read it again.
OK I’m sold, I’m going to read it. I saw this post when you wrote it and didn’t want to add another book to my TBR list so I didn’t actually read the post.
I’m ready now.
I’ve seen this book come up, time after time in my Amazon recommended books list. So now, after reading what has to be one of the most honest, and beautifully written pieces I’ve come across in a long time, I am going to go ahead and order the book.
Thanks for sharing this.
I’m totally crushing on your blog right now. What a wonderful wonderful place this is!
Oh Denise, I hope you find all sorts of wonderful, when you do read it. It was really life changing for me. Blessings. Sis
Well Auds…I don’t know what to say. Except thank you! After reading your blog today, that’s quite a compliment, you’re an exceptional writer.
I just gave away my copy of that book, if I had another I would send it to you. When you do get one…I hope you find as much forgiveness, grace and healing as I did when I read it.
Thanks for stopping by. Please sit deep and come often, you’re always welcome here.
Sandhill Sis