C. S. Lewis  A Life, Alister McGrath
C. S. Lewis  A Life, Alister McGrath
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C. S. Lewis - A Life
Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet

Author: Alister McGrath

Narrator: Robin Sachs

Unabridged: 13 hr 57 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 03/01/2013


Synopsis

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 bestselling 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’s 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.

About The Author

Alister McGrath is professor of theology, ministry, and education at King’s College London and head of its Center for Theology, Religion, and Culture. Before moving to King’s College, he was professor of historical theology at Oxford University and is currently senior research fellow at Harris Manchester College at Oxford. Dr. McGrath is a bestselling author of more than fifty books and a popular speaker, traveling the world every year to speak at various conferences.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie on May 25, 2016

This was okay but didn't hold my interest. I had to abandon it towards the end due to time constraints. I hadn't read any other books about Lewis' life so some of the detail was interesting. I think this would really only appeal to serious fans of Lewis (which I am not.) The author devotes an entire......more

Goodreads review by Clay on March 05, 2022

An excellent biography about a writer and his impact on the literary world.......more

Goodreads review by John on September 01, 2021

For Lewis fans and scholars, Alaster McGrath writes a pedantic bibliography based primarily on Lewis’ intense correspondence. The author appears much more interested in ascertaining precise dates and facts (in contrast with his discovered ‘errors’ in previous biographies) than in writing a smooth an......more