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Review: If I Had Lunch with C.S. Lewis: Exploring the Ideas of C.S. Lewis on the Meaning of Life by Alister McGrath

Review: If I Had Lunch with C.S. Lewis: Exploring the Ideas of C.S. Lewis on the Meaning of Life Alister McGrath Tyndale House Publishers 2014 What a treat this book was for me!   Why? Because it is a relaxed conversation about some of the work of C.S. Lewis.   He authored more than Narnia and lots to say that is still very relevant today.   What I did not know when I requested this book is that McGrath is a bit of an expert on Lewis’ life and works.   So a double treat for me.    McGrath explores several of the important themes found within the writing of Lewis, starting with the meaning of life and ending with Lewis’ thoughts on hope and heaven.   The range is broad and presented in a sort of format that keeps things interesting---imaginary luncheon conversations with Lewis.   Well, almost luncheons, anyway.   I was hoping for more from Lewis, but McGrath digs into various writings and presents what he believes Lewis woul...

Tough Stuff with the Fluff

Didn't realize it'd been so long since the last post. New month, even a bit of sun now and then. Soaked up a few rays this morning, but finally had to come in when the breeze across the ice pack, formerly known as snow, began to get too cool. Sure felt good for a while. Beginning to feel the winter blahs lifting lately. Sure hope it continues. Just realized that April 1 is just around the corner. Yeah, and...? I signed up for Script Frenzy and it starts then. Of course, I have no clue what I'm doing. Not only for an idea but how to do it. Looked at a few sites on the web and the basic thrust is the same as a novel. Except, no rambling descriptions. The scene has to happen through dialogue and whatever is on the stage. OK. Relax, we can do this. It's just different. And the formatting is new. That will be the toughest thing to get used to. Yes, there are programs out there that do that and I have downloaded a couple to try them. Not working like the I...