Discussion: A Severe Mercy

Author: Sheldon Vanauken

Description: Sheldon Vanauken’s A Severe Mercy is a deeply personal memoir that explores love, loss, and faith. The book recounts Vanauken’s intense love affair with his wife, Jean, whom he calls “Davy,” and their shared spiritual journey toward Christianity. The narrative is enriched by their friendship with C.S. Lewis, whose letters and counsel play a pivotal role in the couple’s spiritual awakening. Tragically, Jean dies young, and Vanauken grapples with grief, faith, and the meaning of divine love. The book is a meditation on life, love, and the ways in which faith transforms suffering.

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