The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Screwtape Letters
Book Review: The Screwtape Letters audio book
Summary: 5 Stars
Pretty good version. The vocal quality of the performer was good, but somewhat nasal.
Overall, great audio book for the students.
Book Review: -
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is an utter treasure of irony, reverse psychology, and a wondrous view of just how human nature works. There is nothing better than to find a story that makes you laugh at yourself and think, and this book really fits that bill. I love how proper demons can be, and it is truly scary how aware of human nature they can be. This is a great little reminder of how to be a good Christian and just what little holes are waiting in your armor. Book Review: Ongoing Battle
Summary: 5 Stars
While I can't say that I LOVED this book, I certainly enjoyed it because it brought me face-to-face with some of my own dealings with Screwtape's master. Its truth hit too close to home for me to LOVE it.
Screwtape's advice and commentary to his nephew Wormwood made me squirm a little (a lot) as I realized that perhaps other relatives of this evil duo had been visiting in my home...and mind. For instance, on the first afternoon of reading the "letters," I was annoyed with my husband about some silly,insignificant little thing he had said. My soul said "Ouch," when I read these words from the 3rd chapter: "When two humans have lived together for many years it usually happens that each has tones of voice and expressions of face which are almost unendurably irritating to the other. Work on that...." Was Wormwood working on me???
This is a classic, timeless book that will speak to anyone who's ever wondered about the battle between good and evil. It reminds us that Satan and his minions are ever closeby...and very seductive and powerful.
Book Review: Read it FIVE times in my life, and plan to read it again!
Summary: 5 Stars
In examining my limitless collection of books, and with complete intellectual honesty, I declare that this book is my absolute favorite book of my entire life. I find myself surprised by that, because there have been so many wonderful, awe-inspiring books that I have devoured--but if I had to pick only ONE book as my favorite, it would have to be this one. It was in thinking about what to write in this review that I have come to this conclusion.
C. S. Lewis held such a brilliant God-given imagination, that ALL his works tickle the mind in places that one didn't even know existed! This book will have you laughing until you hurt one minute, and the next minute so full of spiritual sobriety, that the on-going, unseen (yet very "felt") battle raging around us becomes crystal clear.
It is far and few between that a book will call me back to it when I walk away. It is not often that I find such joy and delight when I can finally pick it up again--almost feeling a guilty pleasure when there are so many chores to do and work to be done!
What a brilliant mind this author had. What a blessing he was to our planet! My children love his works.
So yes..............I am reading it yet again, and I'm 100% positive it won't be my last time.
Carrie Lynn Jones
Author of: It All Began... When Jesus Gave Me Sneakers
Book Review: Screwtape
Summary: 5 Stars
Lewis presents delightful and penetrating insights into the human condition and real temptation. A great book for discussion of Christian themes in a secular setting.