My first exposure to C S Lewis came when I saw the movie, the Shadowlands. A very good movie - but beware - it's mostly a tragedy. Not sure if it is totally accurate, but it was good drama if nothing else.
After that, I read several of his books (and saw a movie or two based on them). Enjoyed all. Both fiction and non-fiction. There are many others that I have not gotten to read so far.
When I saw this book, I knew I wanted to read it. The lunch concept seemed interesting - though soon after starting it, I found out that it really isn't how the book is structured. The author makes some weak reference to a lunch at the start of the chapters, then seems to forget about this until the end of the chapter. No matter. The book gives a good overview of Lewis' life, writings and philosophy.
If you've never read any of Lewis, then this book might give you an idea of what of his you'd like to try. If you have read him, then this may give you new insights. There are some profound things in his writings.
One thing that stands out for me is how Lewis went from being an atheist to a theist and then a Christian. There were several reasons, but one was his realization of how joyless and pointless a universe without God is - famous atheists that I am familiar with do seem more than a bit down all the time, so I guess Lewis had a point here.
I give the book 4/5 and not 5/5 stars mostly because it didn't do the lunch with Lewis thing the title indicates. But it is still has many good points that make it well worth reading.
After that, I read several of his books (and saw a movie or two based on them). Enjoyed all. Both fiction and non-fiction. There are many others that I have not gotten to read so far.
When I saw this book, I knew I wanted to read it. The lunch concept seemed interesting - though soon after starting it, I found out that it really isn't how the book is structured. The author makes some weak reference to a lunch at the start of the chapters, then seems to forget about this until the end of the chapter. No matter. The book gives a good overview of Lewis' life, writings and philosophy.
If you've never read any of Lewis, then this book might give you an idea of what of his you'd like to try. If you have read him, then this may give you new insights. There are some profound things in his writings.
One thing that stands out for me is how Lewis went from being an atheist to a theist and then a Christian. There were several reasons, but one was his realization of how joyless and pointless a universe without God is - famous atheists that I am familiar with do seem more than a bit down all the time, so I guess Lewis had a point here.
I give the book 4/5 and not 5/5 stars mostly because it didn't do the lunch with Lewis thing the title indicates. But it is still has many good points that make it well worth reading.
