The Most Reluctant Convert, David C. Downing
The Most Reluctant Convert, David C. Downing
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The Most Reluctant Convert
C. S. Lewiss Journey to Faith

Author: David C. Downing

Narrator: Patrick Cullen

Unabridged: 5 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/12/2009

Synopsis

His books have sold millions and include classics like Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Yet C. S. Lewis was not always a literary giant of Christian faith. How did he evolve from staunch atheism to become one of the most beloved and renowned Christian authors of our time? For C. S. Lewis enthusiasts and students alike, this book offers a unique look at Lewiss personal journey to faith and the profound influence it had on his life as a writer. Written by Professor David C. Downing, author of the critically acclaimed Planets in Peril, this thoughtful book is a delight.

About David C. Downing

David C. Downing is a professor of English at Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. He has written numerous articles on C. S. Lewis as well as Planets in Peril: A Critical Study of C. S. Lewis’ Ransom Trilogy. His book on C. S. Lewis’ journey to faith, The Most Reluctant Convert, was named one of Booklist’s Best Religion Books of 2002.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cindy on March 07, 2022

I expected this to be just a rehash of things I already knew, instead it was a delightful read with a unique look at CS Lewis.......more

Goodreads review by Mike (the Paladin) on October 25, 2021

I am as many who've read other reviews etc. from me will know a huge C.S. Lewis fan. I've read a great deal of his writing (fiction and nonfiction) and recommend it all. This isn't the first boi I've read of him. This is an interesting biography and it does touch on the era before Lewis' conversion.......more

Goodreads review by Kris on November 02, 2023

Helpful short introduction to Lewis, with an emphasis on his conversion and religious and spiritual thought. Reminded me of: --A Life Observed: A Spiritual Biography of C. S. Lewis Downing is a respected scholar in Lewis studies. I want to read his other works: --Looking for the King --Into the Wardrobe:......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on July 10, 2019

Wow. An incredible (dare I say life-changing?) look at C.S.Lewis’s development as a thinker, writer, and person of faith. It follows his battle of intellect and imagination and allows truth to lead the story.......more

Goodreads review by Naomi on December 29, 2022

Really enjoyed how the author brought together biographical information, letters by Lewis, and sections from his writings to show the wrestling with faith and belief that Lewis went through his teens and twenties. Maybe not the first biography I'd have someone read, but as a huge fan of Lewis, I lov......more

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