{"product_id":"becoming-mrs-lewis-the-improbable-love-story-of-joy-davidman-and-c-s-lewis-536338","title":"Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the Christy Award 2019: HISTORICAL ROMANCE (tie)\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003ePoet, atheist, and communist, New Yorker Joy Davidman was the most unlikely partner for English theologian, C S Lewis. Yet in her letters, he discovered a kindred spirit. This heart-rending historical romance novel comes with an endorsement by Douglas Gresham, Joy Davidman's son.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eEndorsements:   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\"I have read with varying interest, all the biographies about my stepfather, but for some reason never expected that several would be written about my mother, which was I suppose rather foolish of me. After all, she was a hugely talented writer and poet, and an exceptional lady. However, there are now several published biographies of her available. When Patti Callahan decided that a new book about her was warranted, I was surprised, but as is my wont, I helped her as and when I could. The result of her work has turned out to be extraordinary. Callahan's book, which she claims to be semi-fictional, somehow captures the everyday nature of my mother rather beautifully! It tells us not merely of a courageous great poet, a novelist and even something of a theologian, but of a great woman. And that is something that I think, should be known.\" - Douglas Gresham (Joy Davidman's son)   \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eA heart-rending historical romance, and a glimpse into the life of a writer.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003ePoet, atheist and communist, New Yorker Joy Davidman is an unconventional woman - and an unlikely partner for an English academic and theologian.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eAnd when she starts a correspondence with Narnia author C. S. Lewis, she isn't looking for love. Her own marriage crumbling, she seeks refuge in her work, and guidance from a writer she admires.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eBut in Joy's letters Lewis discovers a kindred spirit, and an intellect to equal his own. Bonding over a shared love of literature and ideas, a deep connection is forged between the two.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eEmbarking on the adventure of a lifetime, Joy travels from America to England and back again. Facing heartbreak and poverty, discovering friendship and faith, against all the odds, the couple struggle to secure a love that will endure forever.  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e- Publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA heart-rending historical romance, and a glimpse into the life of a writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Poet, atheist and communist, New Yorker Joy Davidman is an unconventional woman - and an unlikely partner for an English academic and theologian.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e And when she starts a correspondence with *Narnia* author C. S. Lewis, she isn't looking for love. Her own marriage crumbling, she seeks refuge in her work, and guidance from a writer she admires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e But in Joy's letters Lewis discovers a kindred spirit, and an intellect to equal his own. Bonding over a shared love of literature and ideas, a deep connection is forged between the two.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Embarking on the adventure of a lifetime, Joy travels from America to England and back again. Facing heartbreak and poverty, discovering friendship and faith, against all the odds, the couple struggle to secure a love that will endure forever.","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561372975391,"sku":"9780310104803","price":24.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780310104803_1417254.jpg?v=1769133780","url":"https:\/\/koorong.com\/products\/becoming-mrs-lewis-the-improbable-love-story-of-joy-davidman-and-c-s-lewis-536338","provider":"Koorong","version":"1.0","type":"link"}