What is all the buzz about the Missy Project …
August 25, 2008 by Laura Ponticello
and the book, The Shack by William P. Young? Do you believe in miracles and that God really has the ability to speak to your heart? Join me for an invitation to indulge in one of the most riveting stories – that places the reader on the edge of their seat with compelling page turning descriptions and character narratives that speak volumes to the penmanship of this author. Forgiveness and faith walk hand in hand, as the primary character, Mack encounters God, while suffering immensely from of the loss of his child, Missy, as well as, demons that plague him from former childhood occurrences. This read makes a person believe anything in life is possible with faith and it must be good, because this is the first male author on my Laura’s List: Books for Women!” Share your personal story of God speaking to your heart! In my life, God guides me step by step, when I take the time to truly listen. -Laura Ponticello
http://theshackbook.com/missy-project.html – People who have been touched so deep, by this read, that they are spreading the word.
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It is a wounderful book. “The Shack” takes you on a journey that is so real by the time you are done reading you wonder if it really is a true story.
You will be thinking about the book and it’s people for days after.
You will want to know “Papa” better your self…
Just finished the Shack, a great journey and inspiration of redemption of life for all. The thoughts of the mind are the things of the universe and direct our lives. The energy of the universe, “Papa” to some, has amazing power to heal and guide us to a better existence. This energy flows through all of us and is the flower waiting to blossom for the many hurting in this universe. The recognition to me that everything that comes to us is a gift from “Papa”. This wonderful gift guides us in our lives to learn and grow in spiritual ways to be kind and generous to all in the universe. The act of forgiveness to all is the path of this most beautiful life, the gift that Papa has given us. Thank you William Young for this story of life and love. Dr Rob
This book was so compelling and thought provoking, especialy since I have been facing some pretty difficult things in the last couple of years. It has been heart-wrenching. Reading of Mack’s journey helped me think of the past events in a different perspective. Knowing Papa’s unconditional love is really awesome and powerful. I know it has changed the way I think about others and how forgiveness really works.
I have just started reading The Shack. Halfway through and I have laughed and cried and squirmed. I feel I know Mack personally.
My Dad had alzheimers and I now know that the burden I carried was my own “shack” the dark place where nobody can help me.
2 years on from his death, I get this book at Christmas and it has opened my eyes. For me there is no doubt – the story is not one of fiction – it is true – I have been a christian for the past 34 years, attending Church on a Sunday and my relationship with God was Love/Hate. Now, I know him as Papa and realise that when the chips were down he was always there beside me.
A great book and worth every penny.
I just finished reading The Shack. Incredible!!! I think this may just be the best book I’ve ever read. The forgiveness of the man that murdered Missy truly penetrated my heart like nothing before. My son was molested at the age of eight and my biggest trial since becoming a christian has been to forgive the man responsible. I felt if I forgave him, I was betraying my son, somehow. I know now that this is not just something I need to do, but something I want to do now. What a revelation! Thank you for such a powerful, well written story. I never felt like I was reading fiction. This is truly God’s work!
I just want to encourage people to read this book!!! it is the BEST book i’ve ever read in my entire life. It not only gave me a different and unselfish view on my father (papa) but it has renewed my FAITH!!! I believe that this book will touch others in many different way’s. I will never again blame GOD or question his authority over me. I will have faith that he knows whats best for me in my life. I have never cried so much out of guilt and joy over a book ,but this truely was an “eye opener” and a GREAT book! I cant wait for it to hit the BIG SCREENS i can go on about how touching and intiment this book is to me! i feel like my relationship with GOD has grown stronger, and i strongly believe that it will touch many ohter lives! I feel like re-reading it! It was a great journey of…laughter,tears,suspense, and last but not least LOVE! this book has tought me to love not only me but EVERYBODY…. know them or not! I HAVE ALWAYS STRUGGLED WITH FORGIVING THOSE WHO HAVE HURT ME IN THE PAST BUT I WILL KEEP IN MIND THAT IT WASNT EASY FOR JESUS either…
READ THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVETN PLEASE ! GO GET IT!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS
AND MOST OF ALL
I LOVE YOU
MY BROTHER’S AND SISTER’S!
I am happy to find there are those who have shared simaler experiences . This book may seem like fiction for some, however I have had the the oppertunity to see both my mother and my grandmother the same way discribed in this book. As much as I wanted to pass through the barrior at the time I couldnt. It was not my time and I learned they are both very happy where they are and both let me now with out saying a word, it was alright to move on with my life The experience was wonderious. I have no dought that god is with me every day and every minute and he shows me his gifts and miracles all the time. I hope everyone will listen closer and trust that he will bring you int the light if you let him. He is with us all, always.
As I was reading this book, I felt an uplifting like no other in my life! My heart was open and singing for Jesus. At times I felt weightless engulfed in the Holy Spirit! One day, after reading a few chapters, tears of joy streaming down my cheeks, I began to laugh non stop from deep within my soul as if I were releasing emotions that had been bottled up for ages. I couldn’t stop laughing. A rush of joy was pouring out like water over the falls. Afterwards, the whole day seemed to flow so effortlessly. “Papa” gave me a gift that afternoon, one I won’t soon forget. What a truly inspirational book. I recommend The Shack to everyone! Thank you William Young for sharing such a beautiful story. I’ll be waiting with much anticipation for the movie! Here’s an idea…..every single dollar made off this film be given to the less fortunate people of this world, that not one actor, director, producer, etc…accept any money what so ever from the making of this film, every dime to be given to charity. Whew!! what a way to glorify God….I can see Papa smiling now…can you?
I just love this great and inspirational book.
We all have our own “Great Sadness” inside n we try to deal with it in our own human ways without realising that we don’t have to carry it alone!
we have Papa,jesus n the holly spirit to share our healing journey…..
This book changed my perception of God, life and even myself!….. thank you William Young…..
I have just finished reading the Shack. Wow what a journey. I want to read it again and again and want to share it with as many people as I can. It is helping me understand issues that are currently in my life. The book has humanised my relationship with the Trinity. I am beginning to feel the omni presence of Papa who in the past I have seen as being removed from me.
we are all god
Thanks to “The Shack” whenever I am faced with a difficult person whom I want to dislike, I rethink because I am now compelled to think that this person is a child of God just like me! What a difference that has been making in my life. I just read the book a couple days ago and I am truly grateful. I really recommend this book to everyone.
I just finished the book. I think that my view of God was similar to Mack’s. I know that God loves me and cares about me – but I have never allowed that to be a real relationship. Before reading the Shack – I would have thought calling God, Papa would be to familiar, maybe even disrespectful. I have changed so much. My faith has grown. Bible verses that I have read for years now jumped off the page at me because they have a fresh new meaning. My excitement for the Lord has been renewed just as when I first found salvation. I will recommend to every one I know.
Have just finished reading the Shack and am still in a state of wonder! Its a long time since a book has touched me as this one did – I felt Mack’s fear, anger, joy, disbelief and finally, peace. Many years ago I had my own ‘Great Sadness’ and although I believed in God and was a practising Christian I felt so remote from him. Well-meaning friends told me he was right there beside me, gave me copies of ‘Footsteps’ but nothing reached me. It took a long, long time and a lot of prayer but I eventually learned to trust and love Him again – I had allowed my fears, emotions and imagination to take over and rule my life! I am certain this book will help many people – I wonder Who inspired the author to write it!
I am a born again believer and a worship leader in my church. Two of my close friends have been raving about this book since last fall, laughing and sharing inside jokes. I never thought much of it. I am one of those readers who can usually predict the end of a story by the third chapter. On March 13th of this year my husband I lost our little Rebecca (3 years old) in an awful drowning accident. Not long after I was approachd by so many friends and loved ones to read this book. One week before Rebeccas 4th birthday a friend gave me the book as a gift. It took me all of two days to devour it. I promise you reading this book is like having an out of body experience. Thank you Mack for asking Papa all the questions I wanted to. I can’t say that “The great sadness” is completly gone, but I know in time it will be lifted. Most importantly I look forward to speaking to Papa everyday.
just finished The shack, yesterday, and have been quite overwhelmed with the messsages that seem to come to ne, as well as others, obviously.thanks to the author those involved in writing and publishing…I am a long time spiritual seeker and notes in this book resonate within me deeply, I will read it again, and recommend it to others.Wow.. I really hope the connection I feel with Abba (Papa) stays with me and i learn how to keep open to this connection. Many thanks,
Wow! Thats all I could say throughout this book and I think I felt like crying more reading this book than i have in my entire life. This book has opened my eyes, as i have had the same questions about my love ones as Mack has had. If you have never read a book in your life you have got to read this “The Shack”. There are questions in this book that we have all ask God once in our lives and not many of us would get an answer from him…that we could hear anyways. I got the book from the local libray, but i went on Amazon and purchase 3 more to send to a friend, family and so that i can read it again.
Just had my first book club meeting, I chose the book ,The Shack. The women all thought differently of the book, and left after much discussion that they liked it more! I am really glad
that, I got to read it and shared it with my dear friends. Aloha
OMG, what an experience it has changed me for the better, I can’t wait to give this experience to my friends and family and hopefully they will pass the it on because this is so infectious that if what is said is true and you have the faith to believe can you imagine what a great change this would have in the world, it’s limitless. Thank you Papa for calling William home so he could share his experience with us, so we would be able to understand questions that we have asked ourselves see a glimps of glory. The power of love is I can’t even think of the right verb it’s so intense in my heart that I’m bursting with joy. Thank you so much for Papa for touching my life like this and now when I need it the most. Thank you for always being there and I truly know that you will always be there no matter what.
The Shack is not just a story but an incredable journey of love, literally divine. At last someone writes of a God of love. A God who knows each of intimately, our strengths and our weeknesses. A God who is withus on every step of our journey through life. A God who wants us to share our life with him, not as a judge but as a loving companion. Helping and guiding us whith direct access to our hearts. This book brought me to tears, laughter and joy. A book well worth reading again and again.
This was an awesome and outstanding book!! Words cannot describe how I feel about this book. It was lifechanging, although I did not pick up this book with the thought of changing or growing. I have done both through this book. Thank you Mr. Young for writing this book!