The Chronicles of Narnia sequel has been in theaters for a long time now and we haven't seen it yet. A few weeks ago Mike suggested that we read the Chronicles together. So we started on our way back to Utah from Seattle. We read the first book: The Magician's Nephew, and started on The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. I'm ready for book 3, but I promised Mike I would let him catch up with book 2 first.
Consequently I've been reading another book by C.S. Lewis which I bought about four years ago with full intention of reading, but failed to do so in a timely manner. I started reading Mere Christianity while driving to Seattle. But I couldn't go past 5 pages at a time. I'm proud to say I have now read 3 chapters--all of which comprise about 20 pages. At this rate I shall finish the book before the baby is born in December.
In any case, the book is a bit hard to read because of its philosophical nature. But I have figure out a way to keep focused for more than five minutes, I'm reading aloud. The more I read his books, the more I admire such an ordinary man like C.S. Lewis. He was no Einstein but he knew so much and I'm quite convinced that he was gifted with a deeper level of spirituality than most of us. I recommend reading his books, especially the children's literature ones. One thing we noticed on Book 2 of the Chronicles--and Mike and I are just the type for enjoying such discoveries--is that he wrote The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe for his goddaughter, Lucy. And Lucy must have been a very clever girl who one day got herself stuck inside of a wardrobe, because you see, Mr. Lewis mentions about three times in less than one page alone, that "everyone knows it's a silly thing to close the door of a wardrobe behind you." It must have really happened to Lucy in real life and I'm so curious to find out now.
Hey Lady! I got your message yesterday, and I am so sorry that I haven't responded yet. I have been so busy at work, and the days and nights are running together :) I will pass on your info to the academic advisor at the school- she will be thrilled to hear about you! We do need to get together. Let's have lunch next week sometime- call me again!
ReplyDeleteDid you also know that CSLewis was JRRTolkien's friend, and they had this friendly competition to see who would write the most "Christ message centered" book, so Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings and Lewis wrote The Chronicles. We can see how both are quite similar, with the message of compassion, redemption, forgiveness and atonement. I love CSLewis!! :)
ReplyDeleteTata! That's so funny! I was looking at your Book List and many of them are books that I want to read! I read The Chronicles until book 5. I still have books 6 and 7 to read. My favorite one was the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and my second favorite is Prince Caspian so far :) I also have Mere Christianity, but just like you, I couldn't read a lot of it. I guess I'll try to read it out loud so I can finish it, because I heard it is a very goos message. The other one I want to read is the How many ever days work week heheheh... I forgot how many work weeks are there... Oh well! The Secret is also on my list, as well as a bunch of others. Hope all is well with you and I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July :) I'm going to a cabin in West Yellowstone. Beijinhos!
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