Not a Tame Lion

What can we learn from the life of C. S. Lewis? In Not a Tame Lion, Terry Glaspey presents the life, teachings, and legacy of C. S. Lewis.

While most know the works of C. S. Lewis, not many can say that they know the man. The first part of Glaspey’s biography is simple and straightforward, offering snapshots of different areas of his life. The second part is what truly makes this book special, and it is a summary of some of his major ideas. You truly get a well-rounded look at this wonderful writer.

I was most pleased to read of Lewis’ radio broadcasts. While others were emotional and fiery, Lewis “stressed a reasonable and commonsense appeal, put forward with dignity, respect, and good humor.” I saw how embracing the medium of radio helped expand his profile but also give others a fair view of his faith.

Faith, Imagination, Wonder

I was most interested to read of Lewis’ enjoyment of the common pleasures of life. “The peace and joy available to us in these moments of the quiet acceptance of life can tell us something about God which is unattainable in any other manner.” I am moved to better enjoyable nature, and search for God in the simple. Lewis could search for and find God in the ordinary, and I would like to do the same.

Of course, I was happy to read of Lewis’ great enjoyment of books. He thoroughly engaged with the books he read by marking them, and then continued to work through and process them by speaking about them with others. Lewis’ love for books is inspiring as I continue another year of reading.

This book was a well-deserved finalist for the best biography of the year with Christian Book Awards. Read this book for a deeper faith, stronger imagination, and wonder-filled life.

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