The beauty of his mind is what captivates people who read anything by C S Lewis. Reading his biography is like trying to see how and where that beauty came from. This biography, written by an intimate friend, shows that C S Lewis had a very unextraordinary life. He grew up, went to school, served in the military, hired on as a professor, gave lectures and wrote. None of these events show the beauty like the books he wrote. What they do show is that he was injured by an abusive teacher right after his mother's death. His conflict of faith was only resolved after he kicked out some of his demons. There might be a strong correlation between his ideas and the books he read. The author mentions his favorites and how he reread them. Yes, he married in an unconventional sort of way. Marriage changed him for the better. I think it had an earthquake-like effect on him. I wish he had lived longer after marriage to write more. One characteristic that stood out more than once was his humility.

Caution: This book covers the trauma he suffered and its effects. May not be suitable for children without parental supervision.