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C. S. Lewis - A Life

Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet

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C. S. Lewis - A Life

By: Alister E. McGrath
Narrated by: Robin Sachs
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In honor of the 50th anniversary of C. S. Lewis' death, celebrated Oxford don Dr. Alister McGrath presents us with a compelling and definitive portrait of the life of C. S. Lewis, the author of the well-known Narnia series. For more than half a century, C. S. Lewis’ Narnia series has captured the imaginations of millions. In C. S. Lewis - A Life, Dr. Alister McGrath recounts the unlikely path of this Oxford don, who spent his days teaching English literature to the brightest students in the world and his spare time writing a best-selling fantasy series for children.

Dr. McGrath uses his extensive research and thorough examination in chronological order of Lewis’ correspondence and archival materials to present a new picture of Lewis’ life. This definitive biography paints a portrait of an eccentric thinker who became a compelling, though reluctant, prophet for our times. You won’t want to miss this fascinating portrayal of a creative genius who inspired generations.

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An Excellent Account

I have read many of CSL's books and also seen dramatised accounts of his life, particularly the episode with Joy Gresham and his marriage. This book colored in those years and presented what felt - to me - was a more true rendering of that time in his life and which has been shown in a less honest way in the Film and TV biography of those years late in CSL's life. The two talks in the last chapters spoken by Lewis himself are an excellent addition to the audio book as is the interview with Alister McGrath, the author of the biography, in the introduction.
Four stars only for the narrator who was very good and steady but, as a consequence, a little cold and monotonous. But maybe I am being a little over critical there.

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