A Grief Observed

By: C. S. Lewis

Narrated by: Douglas Gresham

The Spiritual Journey of Grief

A Grief Observed is C.S. Lewis’s honest reflection on the fundamental issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. Written after his wife’s tragic death as a way of surviving the “mad midnight moments,” A Grief Observed is an unflinchingly truthful account of how loss can lead even a stalwart believer to lose all sense of meaning in the universe, and how he can gradually regain his bearings.

An awe experience

There were so many nuggets of gold and silver for my mind and soul to ponder and hide in my heart. Thankful for the strength and conviction of CS to write this for us all.

Finding the Lord in Loss

One of the greatest questions to ever cross my mind is whether or not God, in his omniscience, allows pain. What would be it's purpose? C. S. Lewis's brief book speaks of the loss of his wife and how, though he asked God for the reasons behind such suffering, he did not lose his faith. In fact, his faith in the Lord was strengthened. I very much enjoyed a few sentences in his last chapter: "Heaven will solve our problems, but not, I think, by showing us subtle reconciliations between all our apparently contradictory notions. The notions will all be knocked from under our feet. We shall see that there never was any problem." God is in control, always. And, even if it takes loss to bring that revelation, thank you, Lord, for giving us the chance to open our eyes to Your Will and Love. Douglas Gresham wonderfully narrated C. S. Lewis's brilliant book!

The transparency in which he takes the reader through his pain is beautiful!

A Grief Witnessed is one of the most beautiful compilations of candor I have ever read concerning one's life! I absolutely recommend it! I recently lost my youngest son. This book helped me to properly categorize and understand my own Grief.

Refreshing

Though very short, I'm glad I bought it on audible. I have a feeling it is something I will listen to more than once. Though I have not lost as much as Lewis, nor feel as crushed as he is by his loss, I appreciated the honesty, sincerity, and eventual return to reason as I am accustomed to. Maybe what struck me most was his unafraid approach to question God as well as his own questioning of God. It seems strange to phrase it that way, but he looked closely at God as much as he looked at himself and his own feelings, fears, and prejudices. That he was brave enough to confront both himself and God... then publish the journey is amazing and a further testament to Christians and non-Christians. I was personally afraid what I would find in a book that doubted God. What I found was in actuality refreshing, encouraging, and educational for me and my faith. He's done it again for me - thanks Lewis!

Honest, transparent and a blessing to the reader

Experiencing deep grief revealed how much of my life I was lived with eyes wide shut. The #audible book a Grief Observed was a blessing to read. It was like being invited into the mind of great philosopher and theologian as he struggled to become whole or something nearer to it after losing his beloved wife. Instead of a methodical listing of feelings and well meaning platitudes. CS Lewis instead shows us how one can work through grief and be better for it with honesty, transparency and an enduring faith.