There is a quote on the cover by Eugene Peterson “This book has the potential to do for our generation what John Bunyan’s Pilgrim’s Progress did for his. It’s that good!” Until fairly recently, 1-2 years ago, had never heard of Pilgrim’s Progress. That book sounded like a really interesting book, so I set about to get it. As I searched for it I found there were many editions in what they called ‘today’s’ English, so I searched to find a copy in the original 1600’s English. I found it, but now it’s just sitting on my shelf because it’s very hard to get “into” the 17th century way of speaking – and at the same time comprehend what you’re reading. So, I just went to the San Bernardino County Library online, and put the book on hold, so-as I’m writing this it is winging its way to me. That way I can read it first in modern English and then I’ll read my 1600’s English version.

Now onto the book at hand The Shack.  I devoured this book! It is easily read, but that is not to say easy reading. The layers are deep and rich, and I’m sure it will be one those books that I quote and remember for a very long time. I have always wondered why people read books again, this book I will read again. This story will lift you out of this dry parched wasteland called the 21st century, where we are constantly bombarded with bad to horrific news from every corner. In this novel you will find a gentle guide leading you to a subtle perspective shift. I encourage everyone to read this book; I promise you will not be disappointed!

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