Inspirational Books

[Patsy Pietraszewski]

Has anyone read The Shack by William P. Young? I started the book yesterday and am over half way through it. It is an amazing story.
To quote a review, "THE SHAck is the most absorbing work of fiction I've read in many years. My wife an I laughed, cried, and repented of our own lack of faith along the way. THE SHACK will leave you craving for the presense of God.
Michael W. Smith , recording artist

Put this on your reading list immediately. You wil never be the same.

[Kristen Keen]

Just finished it yesterday. You will love the rest of it! It's an amazing book.

Just before reading that, I read Blue Like Jazz by Donald Miller. A totally different kind of book, but another awesome read. Really made me think. Good stuff!!

[Patsy Pietraszewski]

Thanks for the reading recommendation. I will put it on my list.

Yesterday, I ended up balling my eyes out after reading the Here comes the Judge chapter in The Shack. I gleaned so much from it. I was so inpired to look inside myself to see where I have judged others. I cried some more.
I can't wait to finish the book, which should be today. I just may end up reading parts of it over again.

[Kristen Keen]

Oh I will definitely be rereading parts or all of both books...The Shack and Blue Like Jazz. I felt like I should be taking notes. ;)

[LuAnne Rowlett]

HI Kristen , I am reading Blue like Jazz too !!! am loving it. Also another good one is "Soul Cravngs" by Erwin McMannus. Hes written a few other books as well and I want to read them too ! The Shack sounds amazing.. guess I have to go to the book store !

[Kristen Keen]

I lovvvvvved Blue Like Jazz! I loaned it to some friends, and they have all loved it, too.

I'll have to check out your other one...I'm also starting a Beth Moore book. I'm loving actually having time to read again! :)

[Patsy Pietraszewski]

FYI- I picked up The Shack for $13.50 at Books for Less which has moved from Collins hill rd to near the Mall Of Georgia.

Thanks for another book to add to my list LuAnne.

If anyone has a recommendation please add it to this discussion.

[Rhonda Ellis]

Hi Patsy, I don't think we've met, but I read The Shack a few months ago. Wow! Lots to think about. I love the way you get to see the different sides of the Trinity and how they love each other and relate to each other and to Mack. The book creates a love and a hunger to know God better, to trust His heart toward us, and to enjoy Him more. I'm always afraid to say too much about the details b/c I don't want to give anything away:) I would tell you to slow down and savor the last half of the book, but you've probably finished by now!

[Patsy Pietraszewski]

Hi Rhonda, thanks for the input.
I finished the book last night and Wow!
You are so right about slowing down to savor, but of course I couldn't wait to get to the next line. So I will be reading the last half again and again. I actually started underlining and writing comments on the side of the pages. Here's to freedom from independence!

[Joseph Primm]

I've not read it but will have to look into it. I wrote my own inspirational book...I think of it more as a daily motivational book. I find that people crave for tiny pushes (motivation/inspiration) almost on a daily basis. There are many that need to be reached in a secular manner. So the stories (Biblical or religious) can be told in ways that draw people into that presence in a non-threatening way. It helps them and fulfills the void that they might be missing.

A recent book my wife and I read was "The Dream Giver" by Bruce Wilkinson. I found it a great source that many would find helpful. So cheers and 'keep on the sunny side of life' even when times are tough.

[Patsy Pietraszewski]

Thanks Joseph
You sre so right about people needing to be met at their place. I know that is what Jesus did for me.
I write also. Sometimes its in my journal, Sometimes I will write a few inspirational lines or sometimes a poem pops out.
I know you will thouroughly enjoy The Shack. Pop me a line when you finish it.

[Jenn Cofer]

My husband and I had the same experience. We couldn't put it down. We read it aloud to eachother and completed the book in one day!

[Jeanne Lynch]

Hey Patsy...I am reading The Shack right now! Check out my Book Lovers Group. Come on and join us. You are right..The Shack is an amazing book. I am so thankful we are at a church that preaches and teaches in such a positive and loving way!!