C. S. Lewis - A Grief Observed

Pros: Profound as Lewis so often is
Cons: none

I have come to have a deep respect for the profound thought within the books of C. S. Lewis and have come to appreciate the thoughts they provoke in me. Despite this, I think A Grief Observed missed me by a bit. I think in this case Lewis was ...

Pros: An uplifting and confirming story of one man's return to his faith, after it had all but disappeared.
Cons: Not a con, but this book definitely is spiritual in nature. It may not be for everyone.

I just read Poseidon's excellent (what else?) review on another of C.S. Lewis' books, and what came to mind was one of the most life-changing books I've read in my 50+ years, - "A Grief Observed", also by C.S. Lewis.

When I saw the...

Pros: Comforting to know that while grief is difficult, many others have felt it too.
Cons: Those who haven't experience grief, like me, may lose out on an even deeper meaning.

Probably one of C.S. Lewis’ most pure books; meaning it’s unplanned, and top of mind. The basic summation of the book is this. These are the writings from his journal that he kept to document the deep grief he felt after the death of his wife ...

Pros: C.S. Lewis Classic. Short and readable.
Cons: If you haven't experienced grief yet, parts will be over your head.

Introduction In my quest to share how I feel about C.S. Lewis' classic A Grief Observed," I have decided to share with the epinions community an essay I wrote on the book for a honors college class on C.S. Lewis. The Essay is fully documented to ...

Pros: Totally honest with raw emotions
Cons: Ends too quick

This book is the classic psychological and theological wrestling book for all those who have ever lost and wondered how they would go on. C. S. Lewis has been entirely naked with the reader into his hell of loosing his dear wife and how he finds a way...

Pros: A most thought-provoking book that will profoundly change one's view about grief.
Cons: One must be open to the possibilities presented in this book. If not,...

"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear. I am not afraid, but the sensation is like being afraid. The same fluttering in the stomach, the same restlessness, the yawning..."
So writes C.S. Lewis in his personal journey through grief in "A...

Pros: Great read.
Cons: A very sad book.

I read this book after I had lost a person out of my life and it really hit home. The book makes you aware that you are not alone in life's struggles. Other people feel grief just as you do. I have yet to read a book that lays out exactly how you feel...