Written by a former student and lifelong good friend, this biography was a sheer pleasure to read. Where other bios (McGrath's is excellent) do a great job of laying out the facts and timelines and settings and details of Lewis's life, this one allows the reader to know the man through the eyes of a friend. I particularly enjoyed the descriptions of his daily habits and routines, his love of walking and nature and ale and cheese, his take on relationships, and the thought processes behind his books. If you already know C. S. Lewis, read this to meet Jack.