A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis

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A classic work on grief, A Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis's honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. Written after his wife's tragic death as a way of surviving the "mad midnight moments," A Grief Observed an unflinchingly truthful account of how loss can lead even a stalwart believer to lose all sense of meaning in the universe, and the inspirational tale of how he can possibly regain his bearings.

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    • Suggested age range- Adult
    • Format- Paperback
    • Product dimensions- 5.35" W x 8.08" H x 0.28" D
    • Genre- Religion, inspiration
    • Publisher- HarperCollins Publishers, Publication date- 04-21-2015
    • Page count- 112
    • ISBN- 9780060652388

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2 years ago
from Decatur, AL

A fantastic insight into grief

C.S Lewis is a master of theology and Christianity. As one of the greatest apologists to ever live, it is easy to build him up as something larger than life, almost immune to the mundane lives we all live. A Grief Observed will destroy that façade in a heartbeat. An exceedingly short read, this volume was never intended to be published but is the personal notes of a heart-broken human. The thoughts are rambling and disjointed at times. Unlike Lewis’s other works, everything written here should not be taken at face value. He questions God, postulates ideas which are false, and is very human on the journey of learning and acceptance. In a very real way, this book gives the rest of us permission to grieve. Lewis demonstrates it is okay to not understand, to question God, and above all, to grieve. Just like him, you can come out the far end stronger for your sufferings.

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4 years ago
from New York

Poor quality paperback, brilliant text

This is a very short, powerful exploration of grief. The paperback version is a disappointment. I highly suggest paying a few extra dollars for hardcover.

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