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Biography & Memoir· United Kingdom

Surprised by Joy

by C. S. Lewis
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
#26,457of 98,734 books
Library Journal
Published 1955English
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About This Book

C. S. Lewis's Surprised by Joy (1955) stands as one of the most significant works of biography & memoir of its era. Surprised by Joy (1955) by C. S. Lewis is an intimate and revealing memoir that illuminates the human experience through personal narrative.

Book Details

AuthorC. S. Lewis
Published1955
Country of Origin🇬🇧 United Kingdom
LanguageEnglish
Category✍️ Biography & Memoir
Editorial Score30/100
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Awards & Recognition

Library Journal
notable · national
195530
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C. S. Lewis
United Kingdom
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