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Surprised By Joy: The Shape Of My Early Life,New
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A Young Man Who Wishes To Remain A Sound Atheist Cannot Be Too Careful Of His Reading. There Are Traps Everywhere . . . God Is, If I May Say It, Very Unscrupulous.'This Book Is Not An Autobiography. It Is Not A Confession. It Is, However, Certainly One Of The Most Beautiful And Insightful Accounts Of A Person Coming To Faith. Here, C.S. Lewis Takes Us From His Childhood In Belfast Through The Loss Of His Mother, To Boarding School And A Youthful Atheism In England, To The Trenches Of World War I, And Then To Oxford, Where He Studied, Read, And, Ultimately, Reasoned His Way Back To God. It Is Perhaps This Aspect Of Surprised By Joy That Webelievers And Nonbelieversfind Most Compelling And Meaningful; Lewis Was Searching For Joy, For An Elusive And Momentary Sensation Of Glorious Yearning, But He Found It, And Spiritual Life, Through The Use Of Reason. In This Highly Personal, Thoughtful, Intelligent Memoir, Lewis Guides Us Toward Joy And Toward The Surprise That Awaits Anyone Who Seeks A Life Beyond The Expected.'Lewis Tempered His Logic With A Love For Beauty, Wonder, And Magic . . . He Speaks To Us With All The Power And Lifechanging Force Of A Plato, A Dante, And A Bunyan.'Christianity Today'The Tension Of These Final Chapters Holds The Interest Like The Close Of A Thriller.'Times Literary Supplementc. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis (18981963), One Of The Great Writers Of The Twentieth Century, Also Continues To Be One Of Our Most Influential Christian Thinkers. He Wrote More Than Thirty Books, Both Popular And Scholarly, Including The Chronicles Of Narnia Series, The Screwtape Letters, The Four Loves, Mere Christianity, And Till We Have Faces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Surprised by Joy'? A: The main theme of 'Surprised by Joy' is C.S. Lewis's journey from atheism to faith, exploring his search for joy and the role of reason in understanding spiritual life.
- Q: Is this book an autobiography? A: No, 'Surprised by Joy' is not an autobiography or a confession; it is a reflective memoir that provides insight into Lewis's early life and his path to faith.
- Q: How many pages does 'Surprised by Joy' have? A: The book contains 238 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'Surprised by Joy' is a paperback.
- Q: When was 'Surprised by Joy' published? A: The book was published on March 23, 1966.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Surprised by Joy'? A: The author of 'Surprised by Joy' is C.S. Lewis, a prominent writer and Christian thinker.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item condition of this edition is classified as 'Good'.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of writing style? A: Readers can expect a highly personal, thoughtful, and intelligent writing style that blends logic with a love for beauty and wonder.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for this book? A: While it appeals to both believers and nonbelievers, anyone interested in the philosophical exploration of faith may find it compelling.
- Q: What is the significance of the title 'Surprised by Joy'? A: The title reflects Lewis's unexpected discovery of joy and spiritual fulfillment, emphasizing the theme of finding joy in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of life.