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Book SynopsisAn accessible biography of C S Lewis, his life and the friendships that shaped him.
Trade ReviewOne thing the author did was whet my appetite for more - I will be exploring the writings of Lewis and many of his friends. -- Janet Kinsella * www.amazon.com *
Duriez, certainly goes into great detail about Lewis’s search for meaning and longing for joy, his conversation, and his academic career and writing. I would recommend this to any C.S.Lewis fan. -- Lisa Sanderson * Netgalley *
I love C S Lewis and think that this book is the perfect addition to any Christian’s collection. -- Amanda Holmes * Netgalley *
Honest and true, this is a well written book that reads like a great conversation. The extent with which the author shares the true story of Lewis’s life is amazing. It wasn’t written from the point of adoration that makes the reader question the honesty. Instead it is written with fresh insight into a wonderful friendship. As a fan of C S Lewis I was hoping for an enjoyable read - but Mr Duriez delivered much more than expected. Enjoy! -- Lynda Smock * Netgalley *
Formative years are explored in Duriez’s book, C S Lewis: A Biography of Friendship. -- Clive Price * Families First *
Table of ContentsContents
PREFACE 7
1. A NORTHERN IRISH CHILDHOOD 11
2. SCHOOLDAYS AND ARTHUR GREEVES: WATFORD, BELFAST, AND MALVERN 28
3. “THE GREAT KNOCK”: BOOKHAM, SURREY 43
4. OXFORD AND FRANCE: “THIS IS WHAT WAR IS LIKE…” 56
5. STUDENT DAYS: OXFORD, AND MRS JANIE MOORE 71
6. THE ASPIRING POET AND SCHOLAR IN HARD TIMES: THE INSPIRATION OF OWEN BARFIELD 83
7. THE YOUNG DON: MEETING J.R.R. TOLKIEN 101
8. THE MOST RELUCTANT CONVERT 117
9. THE COMPANY OF FRIENDS 135
10. STORYTELLING AND REFLECTIONS: THROUGH THE CHANGING THIRTIES WITH TOLKIEN 151
11. THE WARTIME YEARS AND AFTER: ENTER CHARLES WILLIAMS 168
12. A NEW ERA AND A CHANGE OF STRATEGY: THE NARNIA FACTOR 187
13. THE SURPRISING AMERICAN: MRS JOY DAVIDMAN GRESHAM 202
14. LEAVING THE SHADOWLANDS 216
A BRIEF CHRONOLOGY 222
NOTES 228
SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY 241
INDEX 248
