Over the next twenty-nine years, author George Sayer's first impression about C. S. Lewis proved true. He was interesting; but he was more than just that. He was a devout Christian, gifted literary scholar, best-selling author, and brilliant apologist. Sayer draws from a variety of sources, including his close friendship with Lewis and the million-word diary of Lewis's brother, to paint a portrait of the man whose friends knew as Jack. Offering glimpses into Lewis's extraordinary relationships and experiences, Jack details the great scholar's life at the Kilns; days at Magdalen Colle meetings with the Inklings; marriage to Joy Davidman Gresham; and the creative process that produced such world-famous works as the classic Chronicles of Narnia, Mere Christianity, and The Screwtape Letters. This book is an intimate account of the man who helped-and through his works, continues to help-generations hear and understand the heart of Christianity. Book jacket.
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Much more personal than the McGrath biography and with lots of interesting quotes and anecdotes. Each view on Lewis gives a different perspective and I think it's necessary to compare several in order to get a picture of this complex man.
Short Review: A good biography of CS Lewis. The important part of the book is that it is written by a long time friend and former student of Lewis. He was actually there for much of what is being written about. He went with Lewis the first time Lewis met Joy. Lewis regularly visited their home. So this has memories, not just research. No biography is perfect, but if you are reading several biographies about Lewis, this is one that you should probably have on your list.
My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/jack-a-life/
