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Surprised by Joy
SKU
002782
ISBN
9780062565433
Grade 7-AD
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Description
Many people admire C.S. Lewis and the entertaining and moving books he has written, but many don't know the story behind this powerful writer. In this autobiography, Lewis shares about his early life and how he became the man he did. His journey starts with a traditional Christian childhood in Belfast, continues through years of atheism, and returns him to a confident faith in Christ. Read about his early schooldays, his experiences during WWI, and his college life at Oxford. A great read that not only depicts Lewis' journey but also highlights some of the intellectual and psychological aspects of becoming a Christian. 292 pgs, pb.
Publisher's Description of Surprised by Joy
A repackaged edition of the revered author's spiritual memoir, in which he recounts the story of his divine journey and eventual conversion to Christianity.
C. S. Lewis"the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author ofMere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics"takes readers on a spiritual journey through his early life and eventual embrace of the Christian faith. Lewis begins with his childhood in Belfast, surveys his boarding school years and his youthful atheism in England, reflects on his experience in World War I, and ends at Oxford, where he became "the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England." As he recounts his lifelong search for joy, Lewis demonstrates its role in guiding him to find God.
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| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | HarperOne |
| Author: | C. S. Lewis |
| Grades: | 7-AD |
| ISBN: | 9780062565433 |
| Length in Inches: | 8 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.3125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.5 |
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