saraargy's review against another edition
2.0
I read until page 156. I did not want to read further. I tried my best but the thoughts he wrote down are sometimes so wrong and backward.
braxton_beckham's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
I've been a little hit-and-miss with CS Lewis. The Screwtape Letters was great, but the Abolition of Man felt confusing. Thankfully this is much more like the former. I'll first state simply that I agree with not everything but nearly everything presented here, which of course makes me like it more. They weren't necessarily new ideas or ideas I was completely unfamiliar with. But it did present those ideas to me in a new way that helped me to grapple with them. When Lewis is presenting his points in a purely logical/philosophical manner, it just feels smart. It makes sense to my silly little brain. Of course, things always sound smarter when you don't hear the counterarguments. But still, I think this helped me to recontextualize some of my beliefs and in so doing has succeeded in its purpose.
kristidurbs's review
5.0
Excellent in innumerable ways. As a new Christian, this book took me to new depths in my understanding and conviction.
hereistheend's review
5.0
(read for school last week)
wow. just like wow.
i really adore the way this is written- so simple and natural and so easy to understand, yet so eloquent and incredible.
word of warning: you will learn and discover what you believe and you will be utterly challenged in the way you live your life.
wow. just like wow.
i really adore the way this is written- so simple and natural and so easy to understand, yet so eloquent and incredible.
word of warning: you will learn and discover what you believe and you will be utterly challenged in the way you live your life.