C.S. Lewis on Love

C.S. Lewis Colour Gift Books

by C.S. Lewis

Part of a four-volume set providing a tribute to one of the greatest communicators of the 20th century, this volume deals with the theme of love, drawing on the writings of C.S. Lewis and including many memorable illustrations, maps and photographs that relate to his life and faith.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Classics, Christian Living, Theology, Philosophy, Faith

64 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1998

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Clive Staples Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954. He was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.

Lewis was married to poet Joy Davidman.
W.H. Lewis was his elder brother]

Reviews

[Hamster · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like C. S. Lewis on Faith, I'm not really sure why you would read this, unless you happen to already own it (as I do). The purpose of books that are just excerpts of other books just really isn't clear to me.

But, also like C. S. Lewis on Faith, this book is rather satisfying aesthetically. And unlike that book, it's actually true to its title. The book actually does explore what love is, whereas the other book failed to even define faith.

There were a couple excerpts whose inclusions here baffled me, but for the most part they were well chosen. I'm still not a big fan of this series but at least this one was competently made.

[lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

C.S. Lewis gets 5 stars. This book gets 4. It's simply a collection of some of his best writings on love, which are collected from some of his greatest books: Mere Christianity, Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, etc. there are great pieces in here, but it's best to read the book in which they originated rather than in isolation. Don't read the cliff notes of C.S. Lewis. Which is basically what this is.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just extraordinary. C.S. Lewis plunges down into all the mess and muddle and confusion of everyday human life and emotions and illuminates them with decisive, beautifully illustrated truth. Incredibly bracing and encouraging.

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually really loved this short compilation. Held my attention.

[Dan Wolgemuth · Rating 4 out of 5]

A unique, gift book format, but with very memorable and powerful content. Lewis is a master with insights into an authentic relationship with Christ and others. This “love” focuses content is rich.

[Carolyn Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed these short excerpts from his previous writings. Though I have not read all of his works yet, this book definitely helped me pencil in a order of "To- Read" and "Read Again" !

[Nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Assorted quotes from his other writings.

[Liz Hatcher · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoy reading C. S. Lewis's books; but, they are sometimes hard to read and comprehend, as was this book. I think a second reading will help me get a better understanding of what he meant.

[Isaiah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful, to say the least.

[Daniel Taylor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Filled with evocative pictures, this book collects C.S. Lewis's thoughts on love. He makes clear the Christian view of love is this: love the feeling comes from love the action. Don't wait for the feeling to love someone, act in a loving way toward them and the feeling will follow. My favorite part was "Friendship," where Lewis says that what separates friendship from romance is that love between friends expands to include more and more people.

[Katja · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very much liked "Mere Christianity" and I also enjoyed "On Love". It is hard to summarize in a short review, I also feel like I will go over it again in the future as certain parts "said" more to me than some others. So if you liked "MC", you may want to read this one too and if you haven't read either, I would start with "MC".

[Dennes · Rating 2 out of 5]

Inserts of Lewis from different books he wrote, all on the different types of love. I think it'd be better to just read each individual book of his.

[Wade · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really good excerpts from the works of C.S. Lewis where he is talking about love.

[Jenn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book foreva eva ... i guess i need it now

[John Lowery · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent treatment of the subject of love in all its different manifestations

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these little side books of his. Solid coffee table book.

[Don Gubler · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute little gift book but no real substance. Apparantly Lewis was virtually silent about the primary Christian virtue.

[Paul · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just a short book with quotes from C.S. Lewis on love. Got a couple good quotes from this book and some ideas to ponder but overall, not that influential.

[Jane Fournier · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find C. S. Lewis difficult and yet I’m drawn to his books.
Many great ideas and ways to understand human feelings.