A review by josiahrichardson
The Man Behind Narnia by A.N. Wilson

3.0

Wilson writes here both a short biography about Lewis, but also a memoir of sorts on how the author approached the task of writing on a man who he respected but didn't like. He didn't like many of Lewis' writings, he didn't like the vigilante tactics of Lewis' on fields he didn't have proper training in, and he didn't want to ensconce himself any further into the man than he already had done so. Still yet, even Wilson couldn't deny the objective brilliance of Lewis and he could not keep himself from being moved by his words. As far as biographies go, this one isn't that good. But as far as recognizing the greatness of Lewis' life, it does well.