From the Library of C. S. Lewis

Chapter One

Foreword
Jim Bell and Tony Dawson have compiled a selection of readings that will nourish the spiritual and intellectual hunger of healthy souls in several ways. First, these readings are in and of themselves a superb tonic to refresh the thirsty soul. Second, these selections reveal much about C. S. Lewis’s inner life. Included here are samplings from the massive collection of authors whose writings shaped one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century. Finally, these splendid readings serve as an introduction to a large group of writers whose works enriched Lewis’s soul. I would expect many readers to discover for the first time some of the authors who profoundly shaped Professor Lewis’s mind and heart. For people who are unfamiliar with many of the authors included here, this book will be the beginning of a delightful educational journey.
In brief, I have found this book to be at once a unique and rich selection of daily readings. It should have a wide audience and a long life.

–‑Lyle W. Dorsett, professor of Christian Formation and Ministries, ... read full excerpt from: From the Library of C. S. Lewis ebook