David C. Downing
Hardcover | Pages: 180 pages Rating: 3.96 | 255 Users | 33 Reviews
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| Original Title: | The Most Reluctant Convert: C. S. Lewis's Journey to Faith |
| ISBN: | 0830823115 (ISBN13: 9780830823116) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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I am as many who've read other reviews etc. from me will know that I'm a huge C.S. Lewis fan. I've read a great deal of his writing (fiction and nonfiction) and recommend it all. This isn't the first boi of read of him.This is an interesting biography and it does touch on the era before Lewis' conversion. I'm a little leery as we do have to take the writer's word for some of what Lewis nay have thought though in most cases he dies have writings by Lewis himself and those who knew him.
All in all I go 4 stars here but I must admit that the book will probably appeal more to those who are interested in the life of C.S. Lewis. The writing gets a little detail oriented at times but still you get a picture of the man and his journey from atheism to Christianity.
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| Title | : | The Most Reluctant Convert: C.S. Lewis's Journey to Faith |
| Author | : | David C. Downing |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Deluxe Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 180 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 2002 by InterVarsity Press |
| Categories | : | Biography. Nonfiction. Christian. Religion. Christianity |
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Ratings: 3.96 From 255 Users | 33 ReviewsPiece About Books The Most Reluctant Convert: C.S. Lewis's Journey to Faith
A nice, easy read focusing on Lewis' conversion to Christianity.Consider this a study guide of sorts for C. S. Lewis's autobiography "Surprised by Joy." Downing elaborates a bit more on Lewis's family and the many books and philosophies that influenced him on his journey to faith. Having it by your side will help you understand and glean so much more from "Surprised by Joy."
I didn't know there was such a thing as Lewis scholars, I could understand there could be scholars for giants like Kant and the like, but not for "lesser" figures, pardon me the expression. This book demonstrates how helpful specialists like Downing can be in synthesizing, clarifying, reminding, highlighting, discovering, bringing coherence and otherwise connecting the dots that otherwise could be difficult to obtain without a lot of time and effort. This is the kind of work and results scholars
David C. Downing wrote a wonderful account of Mr. Lewis's spiritual journey. I started this book in November, and just finished it. It is worth taking time to read and not rush through. Materialism, introspection that invites self absorption...these are things C. S. Lewis struggled with. I can relate.
This book is thorough and thoughtful, far more positive on CSL than A.N. Wilson when recounting his past and books.
I am as many who've read other reviews etc. from me will know that I'm a huge C.S. Lewis fan. I've read a great deal of his writing (fiction and nonfiction) and recommend it all. This isn't the first boi of read of him. This is an interesting biography and it does touch on the era before Lewis' conversion. I'm a little leery as we do have to take the writer's word for some of what Lewis nay have thought though in most cases he dies have writings by Lewis himself and those who knew him. All in
Reads like a thesis but has a lot of interesting insights from his writings and correspondence. Adds a solid addition to the current catalog of books about Lewis.
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