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A Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis’s candid diary written after his wife’s tragic death. In these concise entries he wrestles with the profound questions of life, death, and faith during a deep period of bereavement. He admits that even a steadfast believer can lose his sense of meaning, yet through sorrow and reflection he slowly regains perspective. The book provides a raw, unflinching look at how the experience of loss challenges belief and leads to renewed understanding.
First publish date: 1961
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: C.S. Lewis
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