Mack is a good father but one of his children was kidnapped during a camping trip and is presumed to have been killed by a serial killer of young girls. Mack has lived with a "great sadness" ever since Missy was abducted. He can't help it - he blames God. How could a good and loving God let someone harm little girls. Mack is blessed with a wonderful life and great children, but his life is still bleak with his angry relationship with God. Much to his surprise, he receives a note, asking him to meet Papa (his wife's name for God) at the shack where the killer took his daughter. Mack finally decides to go and the decision changes his life.
This was a beautiful book with a wonderful perspective of God. We are given a special look at Papa, Jesus and the Holy Spirit who appears a lovely spirit named Sarayu. Much to Mack's amazement, Papa is a warm motherly woman. During his time with the Trinity, Mack learns much about God's love for him and a different perspective on God's role in our lives. Much of the theories and theology went above my head - it was too abstract to absorb. Still, the book was lovely in many ways and made my think about my perceptions of God and how wrong they might be. Overall, it was a worthwhile read.
Rating - 4 stars
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