Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life

A repackaged edition of the revered author's spiritual memoir, in which he recounts the story of his divine journey and eventual conversion to Christianity.

C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—takes readers on a spiritual journey through his early life and eventual embrace of the Christian faith.

Key Highlights of the Memoir:

• Begins with his childhood in Belfast.
• Explores his boarding school years and youthful atheism in England.
• Reflects on his experiences during World War I.
• Culminates at Oxford, where he became "the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England."

As he recounts his lifelong search for joy, Lewis demonstrates its pivotal role in guiding him to find God.