{"product_id":"a-grief-observed-by-c-s-lewis","title":"A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis","description":"\u003cp\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 Written 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. Key learnings that Lewis discusses are: Pain is instrumental in the process of spiritual growth Through hardship we often gain the best wisdom Memories are treasures that will comfort you tomorrow This work inspired the award-winning film The Shadowlands, starring Anthony Hopkins. Writing A Grief Observed 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.\" A Grief Observed reminds us that, “Grief is like a long valley, a winding valley where any bend may reveal a totally new landscape.” Read more\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596696862905,"sku":"0060652381","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7871\/0713\/files\/71nI7LJwyPL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1781631406","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbuybook.com\/products\/a-grief-observed-by-c-s-lewis","provider":"BestBuyBooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}