C. S. Lewis - A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet
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C. S. Lewis - A Life: Eccentric Genius, Reluctant Prophet

Audio CD – CD, March 1, 2013

Price
$9.02
Publisher
Oasis Audio
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1613753798
Dimensions
6.5 x 1.13 x 5.5 inches
Weight
10.4 ounces

Description

"This multifaceted biography and analysis of C.S. Lewis's life and works would challenge even the most dedicated audiobook narrator. The late Robin Sachs clearly has a keen understanding of the work and the life he is recounting. The book is divided into segments that include the various events of Lewis's life. His relationship with his father, the death of his wife, and his ongoing relationship with his brother influenced his literature. Additionally, his conversion from atheism to Christianity transformed his character. With a tranquil tone and fluid delivery, Robin Sachs leads the listener through these various sections with quiet perception of the man and thoroughly reveals Lewis's complex nature. It's a stellar performance and a stunning biography."xa0 E.S. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award - © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

Features & Highlights

  • 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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Slightly boring

Got for my husband and he said it was a little boring. He likes C.S. Lewis books but this autobiography wasn't very enthralling on his long car ride.
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Great content. Read by Siri.

Great content. The reader is dry. It sounds like Siri is reading this book. It is a British man and this may be the British style, whatever it is, it is difficult for my western ears.