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A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken

A Severe MercThough I categorize this book as a “love story,” I am reluctant to do so for fear of turning men, and some women, off of this powerful story of faith, intellect, and, yes, love. The book follows the true story of the poignant bond between the author and his wife, Davy, and how he must come to grips with her death. Vanauken writes of his personal spiritual battles, his longing for his dead wife and his friendship with another famous widower, CS Lewis, with a candor that kept me riveted

A Severe Merc

This acclaimed story traces the idyllic marraige of Sheldon and Jean Vanauken, their search for faith, their friendship with C.S.Lewis and the tragedy of untimely death and love lost. It includes 18 letters by C.S.Lewis”


Though I categorize this book as a “love story,” I am reluctant to do so for fear of turning men, and some women, off of this powerful story of faith, intellect, and, yes, love. The book follows the true story of the poignant bond between the author and his wife, Davy, and how he must come to grips with her death. Vanauken writes of his personal spiritual battles, his longing for his dead wife and his friendship with another famous widower, CS Lewis, with a candor that kept me riveted.Read the full review on amazon

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