![]() ![]() I think Lewis is able to articulate so clearly the human experience because he was: so honest with himself, a genius, and came to faith later in life. ![]() Also each book that Lewis wrote is placed in the context of Lewis' journey through life. Lewis' complicated relationship with his father (in which he at times deceived him), his conversion from Atheism to Christianity, his unexpected falling in love with a dying woman who seems to have orchestrated meeting Lewis and their subsequent common law marriage are documented with clarity and precision. He also frequently makes note of the historical context and things that were going on in England which shaped the course of Lewis' life. ![]() Lewis books, journals, letters and what others who knew Lewis wrote and comes away with his own cohesive understanding of Lewis and his writings. McGrath, a well known theologian and academic, looks in depth at all available C. I have loved Lewis's writings for years, but have never known the back story which makes me think I will have to re-read Lewis and once again enjoy the expansion of my logic, desire, curiosity, and imagination. Lewis that ignites my curiosity and allows me to appreciate the writings of Lewis even more! I found that I was making excuses to do things that allowed me to finish this book over the last three days. Awakening my curiosity and desire to read more!Īlister McGrath paints a picture of the life of C. ![]()
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