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I haven't read "The Shack", but have read some very unfavorable comments from various theologians. Have you had anyone else comment on this issue? Here is a website that is discussing "The Shack" on it's radio broadcast today.
http://www.liveprayer.com/index.cfm

I would love to have someone from the LCMS give an opinion/review of this book.

Thank you,
Marilynne Kinner
thekinners@msn.com

Marilynne Kinner, Colbert, WA

'Nineteen Minutes' was chosen as a selection for the Woman to Woman bookclub based on the content that lies beneath the surface of profanity, extra-marital sex, etcetera. Though we do not condone those behaviors, we felt that it was important to read and discuss a book with content that relates to what we face in our everyday lives. The themes of forgiveness, relationships, and tragedy throughout the book present an opportunity to discuss how we, as Christians, should approach these things in a manner contrary to the author's. In reading the discussion questions we have provided, you will see how a Christian perspective sheds light on the topics covered in 'Nineteen Minutes'.

Melissa, St. Louis, MO

The book, Nineteen Minutes by Jody Picoult, selected for September is riddled with the f word, sex between unmarrieds and God's name used in vain. I am surprised that the book was chosen for the Woman to Woman Book Club.I very much enjoyed reading the previous month's selections. Thank you.

Ruth Rodewald, Concordia, MO

Our chapter (Trinity Lutheran in Clinton, MA) has had a great time meeting and discussing the book choices.

Since you have a section of recipes already, we have a suggestion. At our meetings we always have refreshments, but we try to match them up with the book (i.e. for Leota's Garden we had a tea party, for Mistaken Identity we had pizza, for The Shack we had dinner (with greens). Maybe your recipe section could offer similar suggestions/connections to the books.

Kathy Martin, Fitchburg, MA

I have enjoyed the book club very much. Sometimes the books chosen are ones that I may not have ever picked up to read but I have learned something from each book. I enjoyed Leota's Garden. It was dificult to feel close to Leota in the beginning but as the story unfolds you understand more about her. The Shack gives you a different perspective on faith. With Mistaken Identity I thought I had heard enough about this on the news but I learned so much more about these two devout families.

T. Yates, Belleville, IL

I started a chapter with some friends and we are loving it! What an excellent reason to get together. The questions listed online make it so easy. I can't wait to see what books are coming up.

Marie, Marco Island, FL

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