Surprised by Joy
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Surprised by Joy

by C. S. Lewis

1955•Biography•238 pages

Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryslowfresh & originalwholesomeheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthhuman spirit/resilience/survivalcoming of age

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Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, original biography, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like surprises over comfort.

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3.5 / 5

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About This Book

Autobiography of the English theologian, novelist, and scholar, concerning his early years. The author's spiritual journey from Chrisitanity to atheism and then back to Christianity.

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Characteristics

Where this book sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Genres and themes

BiographyDocumentaryEmpowerment/personal growthHuman spirit/resilience/survivalComing of age

Subjects

BiographyAnglican convertsEnglish AuthorsConvertsChristian biographyChildhood and youthSocial life and customsCorrespondence

Details

Author
C. S. Lewis
Published
1955
Pages
238
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