Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis

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I was frustrated and bored because it felt as though the author couldn't decide whether this was a biographical novel, religious fiction, or chick lit, and the combination just did not work for me. Ariel Lawhon, who has two book appearances Tuesday in La Jolla, is the author of the bestsellers “I Was Anastasia” and “”Code Name Hélène. In a moment of desperation, she says a prayer to a God she doesn’t believe in and has an overwhelming experience that causes her to want to find out more about Christianity. Bonding over a shared love of literature and ideas, a deep connection is forged between the two, who embark on the adventure of a lifetime.

This book brings a vivid portrayal of “a woman diverse, courageous, and complicated, and a woman whom C. She was my daughter and my mother, my pupil and my teacher, my subject and my sovereign; and always, holding all these in solution, my trusty comrade, friend, shipmate, fellow-soldier.We're always happy to answer any questions or queries you might have, please get in touch using one of the methods below. Filled with interesting tales of stories we’ve all grown up with, and romance lining every page, Becoming Mrs Lewis is a must read for any literary lover. S. Lewis and Joy Davidman narrative, I can promise you that there’s more to learn in the pages of Becoming Mrs. This inspired me, after I graduated as a teacher, to work abroad for nine years, teaching English as a foreign language, developing an understanding of English grammar along the way.

During this time in history (the 50s), Joy’s independence and decisions regarding her marriage and children were most likely questioned. If you’re a historical fiction fan, or someone who loves a bit of ‘faction’, then this is an ideal read for you.S. Lewis, a well known older author living in England, and Joy Davidman, a young poet, mother, who was trapped in a marriage to an alcoholic and philanderer. I liked what the author set out to do (as put forth in the author's note) but didn't feel like the text achieved that. While I thought I was familiar with the story, I learned something new on every page, and polished this off in an enjoyable two days.