C. S. Lewis, My Godfather

C. S. Lewis, My Godfather

by Laurence Harwood

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It has often been suggested to me, following talks I have given in England and the United States about my memories of C.S. Lewis as a godfather, that I should write down my recollections so as to provide a more permanent record of them for posterity. What follows is my attempt to do this and is also a personal testament to the man, based largely on memories stirred by a number of personal letters written to me, my parents and others throughout his lifetime. Focusing on their correspondence, this book takes time to describe my godfather's friendship with my father and mother, for it was as a consequence of this that I had the great good fortune of becoming his godson. - Introduction.

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    How does Laurence Harwood’s perspective as a godson offer a more intimate and human portrayal of C.S. Lewis compared to traditional biographies or literary analyses of his work?

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    In what ways does the correspondence between Lewis and the Harwood family reveal his character away from the public eye, and did this book change your perception of him as a person?

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    Harwood reflects on the deep, enduring friendship between his parents and C.S. Lewis; how do you think sustained, lifelong friendships shaped Lewis’s worldview and writing?

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