Shadowlands: The True Story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman Audiobook (Unabridged)

" This was an excellent book to learn more about C.S. Lewis and his relationships, but it was rather difficult to read smoothly through. However, I watched the movie after, but preferred the book. "

" I didn't know that Mr. Christianity married a divorced person and the bishop refused to bless his marriage on the grounds of so-called adultery. Good for "Jack" because sometimes you have to break the rules when you can be morally right or you can be happy, but you can't be both. "

" I really like this book. I think poeple need to read this, put not just to read about there lives. But to read there back ground and how they found each other, and how they got throuth the hurt and pian, they whent throuth. So read it for that! "

" Fascinating. What a great story, and who would ever think those two would get together?! No doubt opposites attract. "

" I have been very interested in reading CS Lewis's works and this was the only thing they had at the Bookmobile at the time and I'm really glad I got this first because I feel like I understand him as a person better. It also talked about his books so I now know what books I want to read. "

" I think this was the one I read, except it was called Joy and C.S. Lewis. Maybe the Australian edition had a different title? "

" After watching the movie, again, the book is so thorough; two sons vice one in the movie. Both are very moving and I am left with many more C.S. Lewis books to read. "

" Well written book that helps explain a bit about the life of CS Lewis (Jack) and his wife that I actually knew nothing about. His books are so good and written so full of spiritual faith that it was interesting to read that he struggled with life too just like all of us. Sad in many parts but yet he continued to Praise the Lord throughout his life until the very end, prayerfully we can all be so faithful! "

" Wonderful book and movie. Wonderful love story, if you love a true romance. "

" A poignant love story and a testimony to the greatness of God in the lives of two great people. "

" I likes learning more about C. S. Lewis. A little boring at times, but interesting. I would've liked a little more romance... "

" This book did a nice job of taking a subject I'm very interested in and making it completely uninteresting. "

" C.S. Lewis fascinates me. This is the story of how meeting and marrying Joy Davidson affected his life, and how her death affected his faith. It's a quick read and I highly recommend it. "

" Grabbed this one as we were weeding the biography section. I am a huge C.S. Lewis fan but had never read this one. What a moving story of love! "

" Anything written by C.S.Lewis is excellent, but the addition of Joy and the totally personal story make this one of my favorites. "

" A great book about Lewis' progress from Jew to atheist to Christian and his relationship with Joy Davidman. Also enjoyed the reading by David Suchet (Poirot). "

" Interesting; I've been curious to know the background of these two; now I want to read some of Lewis's heavier books. "

" The book that served as the basis for the movie Shadowlands (on the life of C.S. Lewis). A true story that made me laugh and cry. "

" Wow! What a testament to faith, God and love. "

" I had no idea C.S. Lewis was into pagan philosphies. Since he wasn't interviewed for this biography, then it makes since that it was more quotes and facts. But I would've loved to have more of his thoughts in the book. Guess I'll have to chat w/him in heaven. "

" The story was bittersweet and beautiful. However, I found the tone of the book a bit dry. "

" I appreciated this book as much for it's insight into C.S. Lewis' early life and his writing as for the unique story of Lewis'and Davidman's relationship. It was touching and uplifting. "

" Excellent book. It was interesting to know more about his transformation in beliefs toward religion as well as love. Definitely worth reading. "

" A good quick read, it was so interesting to hear how these two people came together and the love they had for each other. "

" I was saddened by the short time this unlikely couple had together before Joy died of cancer. I liked the research of the author, the many quotes from the letters the couple had written to each other, parts of letters from other people, portions of their own poetry, etc. "