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His books have sold millions, including classics like Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Yet C. S. Lewis was not always a literary giant of Christian faith. How did he evolve from staunch atheism to become one of the most beloved and renowned Christian authors of our time?
Unlike most biographies of Lewis, which tend to focus on his childhood and dramatic conversion to Christianity, this book discusses the largely overlooked period of his life between his childhood and his early thirties, during which he experienced a tumultuous journey of spiritual and intellectual exploration that ultimately led to his conversion. Professor David C. Downing, author of the critically acclaimed Planets in Peril (a study of Lewis' Ransom trilogy), weaves the people, places, and events of Lewis' life together with excerpts from Lewis' own writing to show how Lewis' spiritual quest can also light the path for other seekers.
For C. S. Lewis enthusiasts and students alike, this book offers a unique look at Lewis' personal journey to faith and the profound influence it had on his life as a writer.
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"Fresh and readable account of C. S. Lewis and his journey from atheism to faith. An inspiring book, whatever your spiritual beliefs."
— Jerry (5 out of 5 stars)
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“As eloquent and concise as the master’s work itself…an entertaining and poignant work.”
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“An intellectual biography that seizes and sustains interest as though it were a spellbinding suspense thriller.”
— Booklist (starred review) -
“Downing focuses on the interior developments in Lewis’ thought rather than retelling his conversion story…The narrative’s firm foundation in Lewis’ thoughts makes it a plausible and joyful creative journey.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Filled with interesting detail about the intellectual and spiritual communities that surrounded Lewis, the analysis is impressive without sounding academic or intellectual.”
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“Downing shows a deep understanding of Lewis.”
— Library Journal
The Most Reluctant Convert Listener Reviews
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" A detailed look into CS Lewis's Christianity. Not so much a biography though. "
— Allison, 7/21/2013 -
" I wish I could give this 2.5 stars. For as small as the book was, it should have been a much quicker read. "
— Natalie, 6/7/2013 -
" Reads like a thesis but has a lot of interesting insights from his writings and correspondence. Adds a solid addition to the current catalog of books about Lewis. "
— Carter, 2/17/2013 -
" This book is thorough and thoughtful, far more positive on CSL than A.N. Wilson when recounting his past and books. "
— Qi, 10/3/2012 -
" A nice, easy read focusing on Lewis' conversion to Christianity. "
— Amanda, 1/5/2010 -
" A look at C.S. Lewis's spiritual journey drawing from who and what he read as well as what he wrote. Thankfully, the focus is more on Lewis's fiction rather than his apologetics. A little dry at times, and oddly speculative at others. For the Lewis completist. "
— Darcy, 10/22/2009
About David C. Downing
David C. Downing is a professor of English at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. He has written numerous articles on C. S. Lewis as well as Planets in Peril: A Critical Study of C. S. Lewis’ Ransom Trilogy. His book on C. S. Lewis’ journey to faith, The Most Reluctant Convert, was named one of Booklist’s Best Religion Books of 2002.
About the Narrators
John Lescault, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.
John Lescault, a native of Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Catholic University of America. He lives in Washington, DC, where he works in theater.