{"product_id":"a-grief-observed-c-s-lewis-paperback","title":"A Grief Observed -- C. S. Lewis, Paperback","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"I am grateful to Lewis for having the courage to yell, to doubt, to kick at God in angry violence. This is a part of a healthy grief which is not often encouraged.\" - Madeline L'Engle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten with love, humility, and faith, this brief but poignant volume was first published under a pseudonym, as it was considered too raw. Written moment-to-moment as Lewis processed the loss of his wife to cancer, this is more than a mere book on grief, but a visceral hand outstretched in the darkness, a reluctant guide through the \"mad midnight moments\" of mourning and loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey learnings that Lewis discusses are: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003ePain is instrumental in the process of spiritual growthThrough hardship we often gain the best wisdomMemories are treasures that will comfort you tomorrow\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work inspired the award-winning film The Shadowlands, starring Anthony Hopkins. Writing\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Grief Observed\u003c\/em\u003e as \"a defense against total collapse, a safety valve,\" he came to recognize that \"bereavement is a universal and integral part of our experience of love.\" \u003cem\u003eA Grief Observed\u003c\/em\u003e reminds us that, \"Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e C. S. Lewis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e HarperOne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/6\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" H x 5.3\" L x 0.5\" W\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780060652388\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Damascus Road","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42369470562398,"sku":"9780060652388","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0634\/7584\/3166\/files\/9780060652388_e1c787b8-4a7a-4104-854b-f9c3072df0be.jpg?v=1774791432","url":"https:\/\/damascusroad.one\/products\/a-grief-observed-c-s-lewis-paperback","provider":"Damascus Road","version":"1.0","type":"link"}