Jack, George Sayer
Jack, George Sayer
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Jack
C. S. Lewis and His Times

Author: George Sayer

Narrator: Frederick Davidson

Unabridged: 13 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/14/2014

Synopsis

Numerous biographies have been written about this great theologian, literary critic, and novelist, but we have found this to be the best. Sayer describes Lewis early years, hinting at childhood evidence of the brilliance and eccentricity that would later become Lewis hallmarks. He discusses Lewis academic career, his life-transforming conversion to Christianity, and the role of religion in his life. With honesty and compassion, he covers Lewis controversial relationship with Mrs. Moore and his passionate marriage to Joy Davidman.

About George Sayer

George Sayer (1914–2005) headed the English department at Mavern College in Worcestershire until his retirement in 1974. While there, he and Lewis held long literary discussions on their frequent walks through the countryside. Sayer and Lewis maintained a long friendship.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Douglas on January 16, 2020

Quite a good biography of Lewis from a man who was his student and friend. Worthwhile.......more

Goodreads review by J. Alfred on November 12, 2011

Derek Brewer, one of Lewis' onetime pupils, records that a Cambridge professor once said that Lewis was "a very good man to whom goodness did not come easily." This biography seconds that opinion: it presents Lewis as having a troubled life, but one that was continuously offered up to the Lord as a......more

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