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Sep 2023
46m 28s

A Grief Observed

Mere C.S. Lewis
About this episode

Andrew and Thornton discuss Lewis' most emotional work where he processes the loss of his wife, Joy. The conversation covers famous quotes from the text, if Lewis went through the five stages of grief, and how this prepares us for our own grief.


Episode Outline: 

  • Banter  
  • Background and Context
  • Overview of the Book  
  • Criticisms of the Book  
  • Mentions and References in Popular Culture  
  • Thoughts, Analysis, and Favorite Quotes 


References in Episode:

C.S. Lewis Reading Day

Music

A Grief Observed by Heath McNeese

A Grief Observed by muzeONE

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