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4.0 out of 5 stars Good Love Story, February 2, 1998

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This review is from: Shadowlands: A Play (Plume) (Mass Market Paperback)

A touching play, based on the true love story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Gresham. Very well written in simple words about "love, pain, and suffering." Witty, funny, honest, very human. -- Ed Lee

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5.0 out of 5 stars A clarification, August 22, 2003

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This is a great play, but an earlier review incorrectly identifes Lewis as the author of the "Alice In Wonderland" stories, when he wrote the Narnia Chronicles.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Play!, December 17, 2001

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This review is from: Shadowlands: A Play (Plume) (Mass Market Paperback)

Shadowlands is my all-time favorite play to read on a rainy day, on a lazy Sunday, and even on a rainy, lazy Sunday! The story of the famous Christian writer, C.S. Lewis, moves the reader to tears, laughter, and reminds us that life is a precious gift. Lewis marries a divorced woman named Joy, which creates a conflict with his solid religious beliefs. Joy's severe case of bone cancer causes Lewis to question the God in whom he has so firmly belived, despite his famous speeches written about the purpose of pain and suffering. As Lewis is forced to grow up through experience, one can share his emotions and close the book with renewed faith and hope for our own lives. Nicholson writes eloquently, bringing to life Lewis' speeches on pain and suffering within the play. The play is based on the actual lives of Lewis and Joy.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Well Written but Ordinary
C.S. Lewis (1898-1963) was a noted English scholar, author, and Christian. Joy Davidman Gresham (1915-1960) was a noted American poet and Christian who fell under Lewis'... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Gary F. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars STAGE SCRIPT
I received a GREAT PRICE. Item ARRIVED QUICKLY IN the DESCRIBED CONDITION. I WILL USE THEM AGAIN IF I NEED A SIMILAR ITEM.

Published 4 months ago by Thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars A TOUCHING, MOVING STORY...
The true story of the love between Christian apologetic C.S. Lewis And Joy Gresham is dramatized for the play told in "Shadowlands. Read more

Published on May 30, 2009 by Steven Hancock

5.0 out of 5 stars A fascinating and rewarding read
Even most well-written plays are an absolute bore to read. But William Nicholson's SHADOWLANDS (title taken from the final chapter of the final book in THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA)... Read more

Published on May 12, 2005 by D. COLLIER

5.0 out of 5 stars An example to follow
When I first read this book and my husband and I first watched the film together, he was well, and we were very happy. Read more

Published on July 21, 2003 by Patricia H. Parker

5.0 out of 5 stars The story of C.S. Lewis and the American poet Joy Gresham
William Nicholson's Shadowlands (adapted for a radio theater production by Jenny Sullivan and Martin Jarvis) is the story of C.S. Lewis and the American poet Joy Gresham. Read more

Published on October 9, 2002 by Midwest Book Review

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Play!
Shadowlands is my all-time favorite play to read on a rainy day, on a lazy Sunday, and even on a rainy, lazy Sunday! The story of the famous Christian writer, C.S. Read more

Published on December 17, 2001 by Leslie Boudreaux

5.0 out of 5 stars PERFECT!
A perfect play! Something that one could really relate to. Love & pain and the connection between them...you can't get one without the other! Read more

Published on May 13, 1999

3.0 out of 5 stars Lack of elaboration
A touching story but lack of elaboration! The author fail to make a strong connection between Oxford, Jack and Joy. He had attempted to do so but it is so superficial. Read more

Published on August 23, 1998

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LEWIS: Good evening. The subject of my talk tonight is love, pain, and suffering. Read the first page

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Major Lewis, New York, Happy Christmas, Helen Joy Davidman, Other World, The Kilns, Clive Staples Lewis, Professor Riley, Twenty Questions

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