C.S. Lewis: Christian and Storyteller, by Beatrice Gormley
This one was short and to the point. Ms. Gormley has little of the delightful, clever prose of the man whose life she describes. I did, however, appreciate the balanced look at every era of Lewis' life, and the photographs. For a person unfamiliar with Lewis apart from The Chronicles of Narnia, formative 'events' like his mother's death, his friendship with his brother Warren, his adopted mother Mrs. Moore, experiences in the Great War, friendship with JRR Tolkien and the other Inklings, and marriage to divorcee Joy Davidman provide a nice backdrop (and explanation) for the stories Jack needed to tell, and the faith he needed to defend.
This particular biography is perhaps better suited for younger readers, but I enjoyed it for what it was: a teaser, whetting my appetite for more of Lewis.
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