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C.S. Lewis shares his formative years as an English theologian, novelist, and scholar. In this autobiographical account he traces the emotional and intellectual journey that brought him from Christian roots to a period of atheism, and ultimately to a renewed faith. The narrative offers insight into his personal experiences, family influences, and the social customs of his era, while reflecting on the religious aspects of love and the reconsideration of Christian belief.
First publish date: May 5, 1998
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: C.S. Lewis
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