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| Original Title: | A Severe Mercy |
| ISBN: | 0060688246 (ISBN13: 9780060688240) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Literary Awards: | National Book Award for Religion/Inspiration (Paperback) (1980), ECPA Christian Book Award for Biography/Autobiography (1978) |
Sheldon Vanauken
Paperback | Pages: 240 pages Rating: 4.29 | 15474 Users | 1078 Reviews
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A heart-rending love story described by its author as “the spiritual autobiography of a love rather than of the lovers” about the author’s marriage and search for faith. Vanauken chronicles the birth of a powerful pagan love borne out of the relationship he shares with his wife, Davy, and describes the growth of their relationship and the dreams that they share. A beloved, profoundly moving account of the author's marriage, the couple's search for faith and friendship with C. S. Lewis, and a spiritual strength that sustained Vanauken after his wife's untimely death. Replete with 18 letters from C.S. Lewis, A Severe Mercy addresses some of the universal questions that surround faith--the existence of God and the reasons behind tragedy.
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| Title | : | A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy and Triumph |
| Author | : | Sheldon Vanauken |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | First Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 240 pages |
| Published | : | May 26th 2009 by HarperOne (first published January 1st 1977) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Christian. Biography. Autobiography. Memoir. Religion. Christianity |
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Ratings: 4.29 From 15474 Users | 1078 ReviewsWrite-Up Epithetical Books A Severe Mercy: A Story of Faith, Tragedy and Triumph
Severe mercy. Thats a rather chilling way to describe something containing so much hope and freedom. Mercy can often be misunderstood, thrown down and trampled upon by our raw emotions. How can something so good cost so much? Isnt mercy the act of setting free; a pardon from a much deserved punishment? Why then this sting? Could it be that mercy comes at a high price? Perhaps. And if so, does it come at the expense of the giver or the receiver? Im not here to answer these questions. I wouldIve rarely read a more moving, beautiful reflection on faith, life, death, grief, and eternity. It stirred my heart and opened my eyes. Tremendous book.
Favorite memoir of all time, and the most recommendable book.
I struggled with this book. I really enjoyed the letters from C.S. Lewis, but Vanauken's writing - and even his story in general - left me cold. There were a few well-written passages, but overall he was far too wordy and his descriptions of his virtually perfect wife and their life together seemed ridiculous, and finishing the book was not a joyful endeavor. He reminds me of that guy you avoid at functions - he's got some good stories, but he talks on far too long and has a very high opinion of
This book is a beautiful love story, speaking to what love truly is. Sheldon and Davy are simple but also unique, adventurous but also traditional. There story is full and good and Sheldon writes of it beautifully. This book hit hard emotionally. Sheldon writes of feelings and thoughts so eloquently and honestly in a way I connected with deeply. I felt as though I was experiencing and learning with him! A quote that I particularly loved and I think captures the book: At all events, joy flowered
Favorite memoir of all time, and the most recommendable book.
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