Surprised by Joy

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Autobiography of the English theologian, novelist, and scholar, concerning his early years. The author's spiritual journey from Chrisitanity to atheism and then back to Christianity.

2 editions

reviewed Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis

Surprised by the objectivity

Gabu recommended it a few months ago - today I managed to finish it. I envy Lewis's crystal clear tone, for a spiritual autobiography it stays exceptionally objective.

Subjects

  • Biography
  • Anglican converts
  • English Authors
  • Converts
  • Christian biography
  • Childhood and youth
  • Social life and customs
  • Criticism and interpretation
  • Correspondence
  • Authors
  • Manners and customs
  • Methods
  • Personal narratives
  • Family Therapy
  • Lewis, c. s. (clive staples), 1898-1963
  • Authors, biography
  • Love
  • Christianity
  • Large type books
  • Love, religious aspects, christianity

Places

  • England