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The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity
William P. Young, Wayne Jacobsen, Brad Cummings · Book · 2009
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Common questions
Is The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity based on a true story?
The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity is a work of fiction written by William P. Young, Wayne Jacobsen, and Brad Cummings. The narrative follows the fictional character Mackenzie Allen Phillips as he processes the abduction and suspected murder of his daughter, Missy, following a suspicious invitation to a shack.
What is the premise of The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity?
The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity centers on Mackenzie Allen Phillips, who struggles with the Great Sadness after his daughter Missy is abducted and likely murdered. Four years later, he receives a note inviting him to the abandoned shack where the crime occurred, leading to a transformative weekend experience.
When was The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity published?
The book The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity was published in 2009. It was authored by William P. Young, Wayne Jacobsen, and Brad Cummings and explores themes of grief and spirituality following the tragic loss of a child during a family vacation in the Oregon wilderness.
Who are the authors of The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity?
The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity was written by three authors: William P. Young, Wayne Jacobsen, and Brad Cummings. The book details the journey of Mackenzie Allen Phillips as he confronts the tragedy of his daughter Missy's abduction and murder at a remote shack in the Oregon wilderness.