When it comes down to it, Lewis was a professor and he talks like a professor in his private life. I should have seen THAT coming. Therefore, this book took me awhile to pick through, even though reading letters is a lot like reading diary entries and nothing like the mundane task of a history book that has 50 page chapters. At least I felt I could put it down at moments and not be lost in a plot device or thought.

I'm so glad I read this book. I think my generation of Christians (even my parents' generation) has idolized C.S. Lewis as one of the great minds in Christian thought. I'm not disputing this. I think he's BRILLIANT. But he's just one man. And I was glad to discover his humanity, his vices, his love for cats :) and to hear him discuss his own problems as well as give advice.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has read a lot of Lewis. Before reading this, you must try to read Mere Christianity, The Great Divorce, The Problem of Pain and/or the entire Chronicles of Narnia collection. He references MANY authors, biblical passages and his own works. I think I want to read a little George McDonald now, based on how many times he recommended it as reading to those Lewis was writing.

A great read. Take your time with it.