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| Original Title: | A Severe Mercy |
| ISBN: | 0060688246 (ISBN13: 9780060688240) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | National Book Award for Religion/Inspiration (Paperback) (1980), ECPA Christian Book Award for Biography/Autobiography (1978) |
Sheldon Vanauken
Paperback | Pages: 240 pages Rating: 4.29 | 15474 Users | 1078 Reviews
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| Title | : | A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy and Triumph |
| Author | : | Sheldon Vanauken |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 240 pages |
| Published | : | May 26th 2009 by HarperOne (first published January 1st 1977) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Christian. Biography. Autobiography. Memoir. Religion. Christianity |
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A heart-rending love story described by its author as “the spiritual autobiography of a love rather than of the lovers” about the author’s marriage and search for faith.Vanauken chronicles the birth of a powerful pagan love borne out of the relationship he shares with his wife, Davy, and describes the growth of their relationship and the dreams that they share.
A beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death. Replete with 18 letters from C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy addresses some of the universal questions that surround faith--the existence of God and the reasons behind tragedy.
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Ratings: 4.29 From 15474 Users | 1078 ReviewsEvaluate Out Of Books A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy and Triumph
A truly special book. It is not only the love story of a man and a woman but also the story of the quiet relentless pursuit of them by God. A must read for everyone.This is my second re-reading, first in my late teens and now in my early twenties. It has meant so much more to me now, this second time. Such a beautiful, unforgettable and yet terribly hard story. It's been a long time since I've cried so much over a book. I loved "the Shining Barrier"- what an image! I loved seeing Lewis as the faithful and (at times) painfully honest friend. From the last chapter:"When he [Lewis] died, I remembered his great shout across the Oxford High Street: 'Christians
Ive rarely read a more moving, beautiful reflection on faith, life, death, grief, and eternity. It stirred my heart and opened my eyes. Tremendous book.
The first half plus of the book I found enchanting and enriching. It was eye-opening to me as an on-looker at the beauty of relationships between man and woman, of the mystery of Gods drawing grace and penetration of skepticism (with some real kickers from Lewis about the threshold or leap of faithsee pg. 88). There is true depth and a special resonance with much of Vanaukens musings for me, such as his thoughts of beauty. It seems to strike a human tonemany things in his book. After Davys
Thanks to Tata J for lending me another unforgettable book! This is the second love story that made me cry (honest). The first third of the book is your typical Nicholas Sparks story. It actually reminds me of The Notebook so as I thought it would be an easy read, I continued on. On the second part (after The Shining Barrier), C. S. Lewis as introduced. It had the feeling of a religious book and I got a bit thrown out and started complaining to my wife that the book is boring. However, this
In Dress Your Family In Corduroy and Denim, David Sedaris tells of a time he was at a movie with his partner, Hugh. They were watching The End of the Affair, and Hugh was completely taken by the drama and was weeping. David, bored, whispered, "I can't wait until she dies." Hugh was aghast.I had heard that A Severe Mercy was about a married couple, madly in love, and that thier faith and marriage are tested by the wife (Davy) converting to Christianity and therefore loving God more than her
I do not often cry when reading books. Books frequently move me deeply but that does not usually evidence itself in tears. This book though...I needed tissues 2 pages into the Prologue. I don't know exactly why - I connected to it more than almost any book that I've read before. I related to the emotions and experiences that were described so vividly and poetically. I loved being able to see C. S. Lewis through the eyes of someone who knew him personally. And I loved knowing that there were
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