Sheldon Vanauken

Beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death.

A Severe Mercy

A severe mercy

Alex Flagg

I do not often cry reading books, but this had me sobbing uncontrollably while trying to read the words out loud (Jake and I read this together.) I’ll go so far to say as I’ve never read a more moving and beautiful reflection on faith, love, life, death, grief, and eternity. It will impact my marriage for many years to come. It was also very fun to see CS Lewis through the eyes of someone who knew him personally.

Donald

This book is so overwrought and poorly written that I can't finish it. I wanted to get to the Oxford stories and C.S. Lewis stuff, but it's not worth it.

James Tucker

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Adam Jahnke

C. S. Lewis was their mentor and friend. When tragedy struck, he became their guide and a comforter of piercing insight and compassion. His letters are carefully preserved and reproduced in this moving account of the extraordinary love between Sheldon Vanauken and Jean Davis. This beautiful tale bears witness not only to the relationship between Van and Davy, but to the understanding which grew between two men who both had to suffer the severe pain of loss.

A Severe Mercy

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