News for Jan. 17, 2006

Books offer insights on Lewis, Chronicles

1/17/06, 6:37 pm EST - Xoanon

Douglas Gresham, the stepson of C.S. Lewis, offers a rare glimpse into the personal life of the famous author with his new memoir, “Jack’s Life: The Life Story of C.S. Lewis.” Gresham’s book was published in October before the screening of the movie “The Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” which opened Friday. Gresham served as a co-producer for the movie, and the book is an affectionate tribute to Lewis. “Jack was the finest man and best Christian I’ve ever known,” Gresham said in a written statement. “This book is a way for me to honor his profound influence on my life.” Gresham lived in England with Lewis for a dozen years, including the years after the death of his mother, Joy Davidman, to cancer. [More]

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