A Mind Awake: An Anthology of C. S. Lewis
About this ebook
For readers who love C. S. Lewis but don't know where to start—or longtime fans who want his wisdom in one place—A Mind Awake is the answer. This anthology draws from the full breadth of Lewis's work, including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia, his letters, poetry, and essays, and organizes hundreds of passages by theme rather than by title. That makes it both a browsable daily reader and a serious reference for anyone studying Lewis's thought. Nearly sixty years after its first publication, it remains one of the most trusted introductions to his ideas, prized for making a towering intellect accessible one page at a time.
Topics covered include:
- Human nature, sin, and pride
- God, Christ, and the Holy Spirit
- The Bible and Christian belief
- Suffering, heaven, and hell
- Love and friendship
- Nature, myth, and creation
- Faith in a secular, post-Christian world
Readers who found clarity and comfort in Mere Christianity or Lewis’s letters will find A Mind Awake a natural companion—less a book to read start to finish than one to keep within reach, open to any page, and return to for decades. It's an ideal gift for confirmation, graduation, or anyone walking through doubt, grief, or a season of searching, and a must-have reference for pastors, students, and book clubs digging into Lewis's legacy.
Whether you're new to C. S. Lewis or have read him for years, A Mind Awake offers a lifetime of Christian wisdom, faith, and insight—organized, and ready whenever you need it.
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About the author
Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures.
