Discussion: Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life

Author: C. S. Lewis

Description: Surprised by Joy is C.S. Lewis’s memoir detailing his early life, intellectual development, and conversion to Christianity. The book covers his childhood in Belfast, the loss of his mother, and his time at school, where he grappled with grief, loss, and a search for meaning. Lewis describes his gradual disillusionment with atheism, finding a deep sense of joy in rediscovering faith. Through his personal journey, Lewis reflects on the transformative power of joy, both in human experience and spiritual awakening, and the ways this joy led him to a deeper understanding of God and truth.

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