Book Review of A Grief Observed by C.S.

Lewis
A Grief Observed, a treat for lovers of Christian Literature is a journal written
by C.S. Lewis in lieu with the demise of his wife, Helen Joy Davidman, who Lewis
refer to as H throughout the book. Lewis in the midst of his starless nights penned a
reflection of the fundamental issues of life, death and faith.He narrated his agonies,
his fears and how the death of someone he holds dearly in his heart changes his
perspective in viewing God and religion as a whole. Moreover, his testament that
nobody goes to the whole of life without acquiring poignant battle scars.
Made out of four sections, the book narratives Lewis' movement through
different phases of sadness as he battles to deal with the passing of his better half.
Every part portrays another period of grieving, as Lewis investigates his musings and
sentiments in unvarnished, profoundly close to home terms that includes stun,
outrage, despair but lastly acknowledgment.
In the foreword, Madeleine L’Engle contrast her own loss following the
passing of her better half after a long life and marriage with Lewis experience of
losing his significant other at age 45, after a short marriage.