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english_lady03's review
4.0
Good book, apart from the preface by Madelaine L'Engle which was nonsense and detracted in some ways from the work.
booksrockcal's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
Such a good book on grief. Lewis writes on grief as a committed Christian who is still angry at God and questions his faith, giving space to all who are grieving and feeling all the same feelings. Lewis wrote this book after the death of his wife and his grief is raw and his feelings are open. This is such an honest and forthright reflection on the issues of life, death, and faith in the midst of loss. It is particularly amazing that a Christian as focused and thoughtful and stalwart as Lewis can lose his sense of being and faith and reflect on how he can regain it in the face of terrible loss.
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fromavawithlove's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.75
This is absolutely the best version of A Grief Observed to read - the commentaries at the end add so much to Lewis’ work and allow you to see it from the perspective of many people. Those who have experienced loss, those who haven’t, those who believe, and those who don’t.
esteaah's review
5.0
It really felt like you were reading his journal, and to anyone who has ever lost someone a comfort to have tangible words down on paper that explain how you feel day to day. Lewis is an amazing author; his gift is the ability to articulate thoughts and emotions most can’t find the words to.