A must read

penu · Post by **penu** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 6:02 am

Hi everyone,

Sometimes I need a break from my self help books. I read every day, mostly before bed, I sometimes feel transformed to a different place and time, this significantly contributed to my recovery from anxiety attacks.

I recently read "The Shack" and wanted to suggest it to other book lovers. I don't want to give any details regarding this book-just read it! For those that have read it I would be interested to hear your thoughts.

Elizabeth J. · Post by **Elizabeth J.** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 2:48 pm

Wow I just finished "The Shack" and it was something! I think it really changed how I think about things. I recommend it as well.

monty'smom · Post by **monty'smom** » Sat Oct 11, 2008 3:29 pm

OK, That's just plain teasing us who don't have a clue as to what kind of book this even is!!
LOL

Is it a mystery?

Just even a little hint PLEASE!!!!

Come ONNNNNNNNNNN, PLEASE.

Elizabeth J. · Post by **Elizabeth J.** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:32 am

The book is a novel based on a true story. It basically has to do with a mans soul struggles and his encounter with God that changed his life. He was a man abused as a child and suffered great losses and suffered a deep sadness. I dont want to tell you too much, but it is an awesome book. It is not a "christian" book necessarily but it will help you deal with a lot of mind struggles. Read it!

monty'smom · Post by **monty'smom** » Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:41 am

Thankyou Elizabeth!!

It sounds very sad but also get the feeling there is much to be learned from this book. I will have to get a copy!!

Have a great day.

MM

MayChild · Post by **MayChild** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:46 am

My mom recently bought me this book for Christmas. I am going to start reading it soon. It is good to know that it helped with your anxiety.

boriz52 · Post by **boriz52** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:25 am

Yes!! The book "The Shack" is an awesome novel.. It helped me to reframe my idea of God and it also helped me to look at my own stumbling blocks to a healthy life and relationships with others.

Shifrah · Post by **Shifrah** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:07 am

I also read this book and really enjoyed it. As a Christian I didn't find it particularly Biblical but don't deny that it has some strong spiritual undertones. If you are a very strong Christian you might find it a little controversial.

catMomYogi · Post by **catMomYogi** » Tue Dec 01, 2009 8:10 am

Thank you for recommending THE SHACK. I am three-qarters of the way through and loving it.

Crystal Lynn · Post by **Crystal Lynn** » Wed Dec 02, 2009 4:42 am

sounds great.. I'll have to make it out to the book store and pick it up ASAP. thanks for the recommendation! Selp-Help books can be well.. helpful. But I'd really like to get into a novel like that.

I'd also like to recommend East of Eden by John Steinbeck. It's an amazing book! ..beautifully written. You'll laugh and cry and.. it's just the best! Go to Amazon.com to learn more about it. Do not watch the movie, it gives the novel no justice.