Publisher Description
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.
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“To the question of whether the world really
needs another biography of C. S. Lewis, McGrath’s lucid and unsentimental
portrait of the Christian champion responds with a resounding ‘yes’…McGrath
offers a new and at times shocking look into the complicated life of this
complex figure, in a deeply researched biography…[McGrath] shows with skill,
sympathy, dispassion, and engaging prose that Lewis, like the rest of us, did
the best he could with the hand he was dealt. But he got over it, as must all
those who would prefer a Lewis without shadows.”
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Publishers Weekly (starred review)
About Alister E. McGrath
Alister McGrath is professor of theology,
ministry, and education at King’s College, London, and head of its Centre for
Theology, Religion, and Culture. He is also senior research fellow at Harris
Manchester College, Oxford, and president of the Oxford Centre for Christian
Apologetics. After initial academic work in the natural sciences, Alister
turned to the study of theology and intellectual history, while occasionally
becoming engaged in broader cultural debates about the rationality and
relevance of the Christian faith. He is the author of more than fifty books, including
the bestselling The Dawkins Delusion,
as well as a popular speaker, traveling the world every year to speak at
various conferences.
About Robin Sachs
Robin Sachs (1951–2013), actor and narrator, was raised in London and trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. His audiobook narrations earned ten Earphones Awards. His acting credits include Alias, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dynasty, Nowhere Man, Babylon 5, Diagnosis Murder, Galaxy Quest, Northfork, Ocean’s 11, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, and Megalodon.