Not a Tame Lion: The Spiritual Legacy of C. S. Lewis and the Chronicles of Narnia

by Terry W. Glaspey

Book Overview

As one of the most brilliant, creative minds of the twentieth century, C. S. Lewis crossed all literary, philosophical, and religious boundaries. His masterpieces have been studied by scholars, yet... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1888952210
• ISBN13: 9781888952216
• Release Date: October 1996
• Publisher: Cumberland House Publishing
• Length: 243 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 4.8" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

Fabulous flyover

Have read most of CS Lewis and found this to be a great condensed book on his life and thoughts on specific subjects. This makes a great gift especially with the renewed interest from the Narnia movies.

Fresh Insight from a First-Rate Lewis Scholar

Author Terry Glaspey has devoted his lifetime to English literature, and is a particularly accomplished scholar of the life and writings of C.S. Lewis. Here Glaspey focuses his well-polished prose on helping the reader better understand the relationship of Lewis's work to its historical context. Witty, insightful and definitely a page-turner, Glaspey has given us a singular gift --- save this volume for an evening's read by a warm fireplace, and be prepared. This book captivates the reader and inspires all of us toward a greater understanding of one of the 20th century's best writers of allegory, theology, and culture. Dr. David Frisbie The Center for Marriage & Family Studies Author of Happily Remarried: *Making Decisions Together *Blending Families Successfully* Building a Love That Will Last

Excellent - five stars!

This is an outstanding book! It covers both the life of C.S. Lewis and the high points of most of the topics that he covered in depth in his own books. A really good read!

Not a Tame Biography

This book is a part of the Leaders in Action Series, which contains many biographies of great leaders throughout history, all of which are extremely stellar. Each book is divided into a biography section and an analysis section, the latter of which is always very insightful. The chapters are short, so reading can be spaced throughout a few weeks, which is very helpful.But beyond the series itself, this book is hands down the best biography I've read on C.S. Lewis, barring his own autobiography. Terry Glaspey traces three main attributes of Lewis throughout his life: imagination, reason, and faith. Threaded all throughout Jack's life, these three things set him apart as a leader, and Glaspey brings them out beautifully. The man had such faith in God that he couldn't help but glory in fantasy and intellect, and after reading this biography I want nothing else but to lay hold on these traits and incorporate them into my own life.I would first and foremost recommend Lewis' autobiography, _Surprised by Joy_. But for the facts Lewis left out and for a delightful analysis of Lewis' life and writings from an outside stance, this book can't be beat.

A Wonderful Mix

The book is short and so are the sections. And for some reason, it gives the book a certain charm. You can take a minute or two and read the next section, and if you want put it down. There is a lot of information in each section. The first part of the book is biographical in nature. The more interesting part, in my opinion, is the second part. This is where the editor really shined and his admiration and understanding of Lewis shines through. Each section deals with Lewis' thoughts on certain subjects. It is not really biographical...it is picking the brain of a giant. The book is truly wonderful and I suggest it for all Lewis fans, or for those serious about becoming more acquainted with his thoughts. Would make a great gift.