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The Shack

Written by: William P. Young
Narrated by: Roger Mueller
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After his daughter's murder, a grieving father confronts God with desperate questions - and finds unexpected answers - in this riveting and deeply moving number one New York Times best seller.

When Mackenzie Allen Phillips's youngest daughter Missy is abducted during a family vacation, he remains hopeful that she'll return home. But then, he discovers evidence that she may have been brutally murdered in an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness.

Four years later, in this midst of his great sadness, Mack receives a suspicious note that's supposedly from God, inviting him back to that shack for a weekend. Against his better judgment, he arrives on a wintry afternoon and walks back into his darkest nightmare. What he finds there will change his life forever.

©2013 William P. Young (P)2013 Hachette Audio

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I've listened to it half a dozen times

and I can enjoy it over and over. and so much of the perspectives in the religion aspect had always been similiar in my mind. great work!

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An incredible story

This book addresses many deep and difficult questions, and presents the character of God in a clear and fresh way. It is provocative of religious ideology, insightful, and beautiful.

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Get a tissue!

LOVE! What a great book. Had me laughing and crying... So glad I listened to it before I saw the movie.
There are so many books I don't end up finishing, but this one I finished in a couple days it was that good! #Audible1

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Do you actually have faith in the Lord?

This book is amazing it truly is the perfect mix between funny serious, sorrow that makes you think not just about ourselves but the pain of others. Throughout this truly inspirational and enlightening peace of art of which that you will, come to a realization where your trust and love should be placed, and that the Lord OUR!! Saviour does walk with us and love each one of us and even if you don’t believe his word of that which you are, you will even unknowingly begin to have faith if you are not so foolish as to wait until the day you shake his hand.

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Powerful

This is one amazing book. #Audible1 It is well read and extremely powerful. It really illistrates the Trinity and the power of God, Prayer and Faith.

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Meet God...again.

God is good. God is love. Reacquaint yourself with the truth that God loves His creation and is especially fond of you.

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Life-changing

At first, it took a long time to get through this book. Listening to it on Audible was so helpful. There are so many “aha” moments in this book. Excellent listen!!

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Sad but heartwarmingly beautiful!

An interesting and emotional twist #Audible1 on what we think we know about death, Heaven and God.

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Extraordinary

One of the most beautiful and healing books I’ve ever experienced. I’ve read the book a couple of times, seen the movie... and now have enjoyed this narration. A narration that was so wonderfully done - giving me yet more opportunities to see Abba Father, Jesus & the Holy Spirit in fresh ways.

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Beautiful

Heart wrenching and world changing. Read this book with an open mind and you will find yourself loving God by the end. Or appreciating God more. #Audible1

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