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Surprised by Love: Her Life and Marriage to C.S. Lewis Audiobook
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In late 1956, an item in The Times of London stunned England's literary set. Confirmed bachelor and celebrated Christian apologist C.S. Lewis announced his marriage to Joy Gresham. His choice could not have been more unlikely. Joy was an American, a divorcee, an ex-communist, and a former atheist. Yet this extraordinary and fascinating woman made a great impact on Lewis and his writings in the short time they together.
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"Developmental Psychologists would love this book. Nature vs. Nurture indeed. Fascinating and repelling personal history of the unlikely future Mrs. C. S. Lewis. Her childhood as an Atheist Jew, Socialist, active Communist and where her complicated life took her, good and bad. "
— Dianne (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Kate Reading’s crisp British accent recounts the complicated life of Joy Davidman Gresham as she evolves from a teenage prodigy to a communist, atheist, and then, finally, a Christian…Dorsett’s book shines as he describes Davidman’s life with Christian apologist C. S. Lewis, whom Davidman pursued intellectually and spiritually, eventually marrying him. While the relationship between Davidman and Lewis was controversial, Dorsett paints the relationship as mutual, and Reading gives it equal respect. Together they provide a scholarly look at the lives of two gifted writers.”
— AudioFile
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" I wanted to listen to this as a supplement to CS Lewis' "Surprised by Joy". The story of his wife is another remarkable tale of a once staunch athiest's conversion to the truth of Christianity. An essential read for any huge Lewis fan. "
— Josh, 11/8/2013 -
" Really interesting read for a good overview of the life of Lewis and Joy. Now I feel ready to delve into George Sayer's bio of Lewis. "
— Steffanie, 10/1/2010 -
" I would actually give this a 3.5 - very interesting story about the woman CS Lewis married, and her own journey from communism to Christianity. She was uber smart! "
— Barb, 4/7/2010 -
" Interesting to hear Joy Davidman's testimony and learn more about her relationship with C.S. Lewis "
— Michael, 2/27/2009 -
" Story of C.S. Lewis' marriage to Joy Gresham. Fascinating account of their history together and unlikely but beautiful marriage. "
— Kris, 1/18/2009 -
" Excellent read. The writing wasn't amazing, but I love the story of Joy Davidman's life. Dorsett does a great job presenting her as a person instead of a saint, and the story of her relationship with C.S. Lewis is romantic and lovely. "
— Sarah, 1/18/2008
About Lyle W. Dorsett
Lyle W. Dorsett, PhD, holds the Billy Graham Chair of Evangelism at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. He is the author of numerous books, among them biographies of Joy, E. M. Bounds, Dwight L. Moody, and Billy Sunday. He serves as Rector of Christ the King Anglican Church in Homewood, Alabama, which he and his wife, Mary, started in November 2007.
About Kate Reading
Kate Reading, named an AudioFile Golden Voice, has recorded hundreds of audiobooks across many genres, over a thirty–year plus career and won the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration. Among other awards, she has been recognized as an AudioFile Magazine Voice of the Century, Narrator of the Year, Best Voice in Science Fiction and Fantasy, and winner of an Publisher’s Weekly’s Listen-Up Award. She records at her home studio, Madison Productions, Inc., in Maryland.