C. S. Lewis on Grief [Hardcover]

C. S. Lewis (Author), Lesley Walmsley (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1998

C.S. Lewis was probably the most popular Christian writer of the twentieth century, and his books are treasured by Christians and non-Christians alike. This beautifully illustrated selection draws together some of his reflections on grief and shows the qualities of intelligence, honesty, and humility which made him such a respected teacher. The writings of C.S. Lewis, particularly "A Grief Observed," written after the death of his beloved wife, Joy, have spoken to thousands in their own grief. Here is a highly intelligent and articulate man putting into words what maybe you have felt and so can recognize, the only kind of person who has the right to speak to you about grief because he is feeling it himself. This is no calm approach by a skilled counselor, but real feeling, real distress, real bewilderment at the fear, the lethargy, the self-pity of grief.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc; First Edition edition (September 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0785270965
• ISBN-13: 978-0785270966
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,408,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963), known as Jack to his friends, was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. His major contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature, and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. Lewis and his good friend J. R. R. Tolkien, the author of the The Lord of the Rings, were part of the Inklings, an informal writers' club that met at a local pub to discuss story ideas. Lewis's fascination with fairy tales, myths, and ancient legends, coupled with inspiration drawn from his childhood, led him to write The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, one of the best-loved books of all time. Six further books followed to become the immensely popular The Chronicles of Narnia. The final title in the series, The Last Battle, won the Carnegie Medal, one of the highest marks of excellence in children's literature. His other distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Four Loves, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for someone who has recently lost a loved one, March 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: C. S. Lewis on Grief (Hardcover)

Would recommend for anyone who is experience recurring grief due to the loss of a love one. Articulates deep rooted feelings of loss, frustration, and lost motivation. People I have sent this book to have been very touched by it.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars For Lewis collectors only!, February 7, 2001

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Mike London "MAC" (Oxford, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C. S. Lewis on Grief (Hardcover)

The central problem I have with these four little volumes, although I must confess to having only seen (and bought) one, rests in the fact they are very short, they do injustice to Lewis's thoughts on the subjects simply because the selection is not wide enough, and, especially on Grief, A GRIEF OBESERVED works so much better as a healing and theraputic book than this little tome ever could. If you're going to get into C. S. Lewis's thought, even if only a sampler, get something like THE BUSINESS OF HEAVEN or THE ESSENTIAL C. S. LEWIS or THE QUOTABLE LEWIS? Items like these characterize the industy that has grown up around C. S. Lewis: all sorts of merchandise is being published cashing in on Lewis and his life -- with Hooper largely at the back of it. If you want a novelty item (which is all this will ever be) or just a little gift I guess you could buy these, but why not spend a little more and buy a real C. S. Lewis book? They're so much richer!

Mike London

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Companionship in your Grief, May 30, 2000

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Dave Cortes "webdave_2000" (San Juan, PR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: C. S. Lewis on Grief (Hardcover)

In our walk through life we all experience deep suffering. With this small book you get one of the most beautiful prose of a Christian writer to walk with you in the sorrow. Jack as always is sincere, humble and brilliant. Add it to your library you will need it, I did.