The Tragic Life Of C.S Lewis | Narnia's Lost Poet

CS Lewis's biographer A.N. Wilson goes in search of the man behind Narnia - best-selling children's author and famous Christian writer, but an under-appreciated Oxford academic and an aspiring poet who never achieved the same success in writing verse as he did prose.
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[@MrsGlynn07]

The thing that amazed me, reading the Narnia books as a child, was that this grownup actually got childhood RIGHT. Most adult authors simply don’t recall what being a child was like.

[@MrParkerman6]

I call Bullshit. Most adults remember what being a kod was like, dumbass. Human life span isn't even that long and there is very lottle that actually separates an adult from a child, dumbass.

[@memahselfni]

@@MrParkerman6 are you okay? Why are you this upset?

[@adrianelias2365]

Lewis Carroll understood childhood a lot more than most authors.

[@leicole5001]

@@MrParkerman6😂 not that deep

[@maeroblestv]

@@MrParkerman6 who hurt you

[@lilwil-ns3uo]

I've studied theology all my life and have a degree in theology. Narnia has been one of those stories that goes so much deeper than what is on the page. He got childhood, he understood children. He was so immensely influential to my studies of theology. He grounded my studies and pulled it together for me in a most unique and personal way. I come back to Narnia often when times are confusing or difficult. And I come navy to Narnia because Lewis understands humanity. Lewis understands our relationship with God.

[@lindathomas2350]

I am 73 and still reading The Chronicles of Narnia as well as his religious books which I love so much. He did get it right! He got childhood right and he got Christianity right! Brilliant and insightful man!

[@tizeye4760]

) K, l

[@serpentines6356]

In what way did Lewis get "Christianity right"? Just a sincere Q, in wanting to know what do you mean exactly?

[@noway905]

I must respectfully disagree. Christianity has so very little correct. I left it because of all its lies. Went back to my maternal grandmothers Hebrew religion. And even they are full of lies but at least I know the book says HE is coming to save them and anyone that would join with them. Anything beyond that is a lie. Respectfully.

[@damogranheart5521]

@@serpentines6356 I think it was that he showed the way. It isn't ritual. It isn't words. It is how we behave, act, treat one another. My dad said that no matter what we believed we should have our own personal code that we live by. I have met people who didn't believe in God who's lives were an example of a personal code of caring for others and the world around them. I believe we are all brothers and sisters.

[@serpentines6356]

@@damogranheart5521 Everyone living by their "own personal code" creates chaos, and a breakdown of society. There needs to be a grounding of values to make society not fall apart. In our culture that is the Judeo- Christian tradition. Haven't you noticed the more our society becomes less religious, the crazier it's getting? Individuals can be"atheist" or whatever, but there needs to be an agreed upon value system that glues our society together.

[@JaneA544]

This man wrote books that took me away to another world and gave me the joy of reading, he is my kind of hero

[@heatherthorn7226]

Mere Christianity is FANTASTIC

[@southernpaganprincess7739]

He’s the man who wrote stories of far away lands where I could hide from the real world as a child.

[@damogranheart5521]

@@southernpaganprincess7739 I am still reading them at 72. And they still move me.

[@gretchenvandewalle1068]

C.S.Lewis cemented me in my Christianity in the 1960's and I am forever grateful.

[@PromisedJubilee]

Same!!! Only later 🙈

[@zzzbbbooo]

@@PromisedJubilee There can be no more precious gift.

[@redeemedbygracejohn5755]

Same some 55 years later for me

[@michelleflood7225]

One of my fave authors of all time . My other fave author is Tolkien who was a close friend of Lewis and also a member of the inklings a literary group at Oxford

[@michelleflood7225]

Gretchen that’s wonderful I was brought up as a Christian anyway I was brought up in an Irish catholic family so I’ve been keen to read his apologetics for a while now .

[@75Shelli]

The Narnia Chronicles are a Theology treat, the sweetest one. It brought the truth of the Bible and the love of Christ to a pure child understanding. I will never be able to look at nature, snowy landscapes without being drown to Jesus, to Aslan, and all the things he taught the children on the books.

[@walterdanielbargados5622]

I'm not a religious person, maybe spiritual, I consider myself agnostic. But this is the type of religious person I totally respect and admire, a person whose life totally reflects his beliefs. Very beautiful documentary, very well done.

[@koolertrek]

You best get sensible and accept Jesus as your Savior. If you don’t love and follow Him you’ll regret it.

[@nomadman1196]

It is interesting that both JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis wrote books that later became popular Feature Films. Even today they are speaking to a Global Audience. 👍

[@matthew-jy5jp]

They were very close. Tolkien helped him with his faith. They were in a club together with a few other well know writers called the inklings 😊

[@seanmoran6510]

The films were stripped of their inner core Especially The Lord Of The Rings CGI trumped its inner strength And don’t even start me on the Hobbit. I went to the last Tolkien exhibition in Oxford a couple of years ago and Christianity was visibly absent.

[@nicolenewsome4863]

Yep. They were best friends and colleagues.

[@michelleflood7225]

@@seanmoran6510 wow that is surprising given the two men were both Christian Lewis was church of Ireland a part of the Anglican communion and Tolkien was catholic so what you say is a bit strange given those facts .

[@MrParkerman6]

@Nicole Newsome They were friends, not best friends, dumb fuck.

[@Em_Rose_]

C.S Lewis is so often over looked. A truly wonderful man not driven by money success or fame but by a true kind and loving heart going beyond his promises. He had such a moving stories and has gone through so many trials in his life. It is so inspiring that he kept his faith through the hard time. Narnia always has and will have a special place in my life. It gave me a understanding of faith that remains with me years after reading narnia. We need to make this man and his story more well known. # recognition for Jack. Truly one of my heros. Can not wait to meet him in heaven. Long live narnia and the story of c.s Lewis. Let's not forget a man who is almost forgotten. He inspires our generations and needs to be remembered for the hero he truley is.

[@lindamaemullins5151]

❤️

[@michelleflood7225]

Very well said one of my fave authors and I plan on getting into his apologetics books soon . He wrote these about ten years before the narnia series . They include the abolition of man , mere Christianity , the four loves and allegory of love . Surprised by joy ( about his faith journey ) and the problem of pain . I’d suggest starting with mere Christianity .

[@cherylmoss3632]

He has hardly been overlooked.

[@damogranheart5521]

@@cherylmoss3632 Perhaps a better way to put it is that we wish that everyone would have the opportunity of reading his works. It certainly helps in the troubled times that we all face at one time or another.

[@js1817]

K.L. Merrit, Charles Nesbitt, and Dorothy Sayers are often overlooked. C.S. Lewis is super popular among Christians. Every Christian I have ever met says "I love C.S. Lewis" and they have at least read "Mere Christianity", Narnia, and "The Screwtape Letters". They made Hollywood movies of some of the Narnia books recently. How is he "often overlooked"?

[@karanfield4229]

He kept me sane thru a miserable childhood, with his books about Narnia. I still adore them. I still love turkish delight !!!!!! 🤣🧙‍♀️🧹

[@PromisedJubilee]

I read the whole series through out loud to my kids at LEAST once a year! It's our favorite!

[@a.d4874]

the greatest news ever! ⬇️ In the very beginning of time God created all & it was good, His plan was to have Him & His creation live in utopia. the satan deceived God’s creation so that wouldn’t happen, we choose evil. Evil has its consequences, death & hell separation from God for eternity is the consequence for disobeying an everlasting God. God doesn’t want that for any of His creation so He sent His Son Jesus(God in the flesh) & Jesus lived the perfect life. Died the death as a criminal, & resurrected, all so that we could have eternal life if we have faith in His beautiful sacrifice. This is God’s plan!

[@meanqkie2240]

In the States, Grandma used to come home from a visit to my aunt in Washington state, with pkgs of "Applets and Cotlets" apple and apricot gelled candies with nuts, and dusted with powdered sugar, which is what I understand to be very similar! Poor Edmund, now I understand! I must find a keto version of the recipe!

[@margaretgreenwood4243]

😘

[@michelleflood7225]

Karan wonderful that he did that for you . I had narnia read to me in childhood by a teacher when I was about nine but I also have read it as an adult and the Christian imagery becomes more powerful and easier to see then . And yes Turkish delight is yum 🤤 . My nieces have seen the movies but don’t think they’ve read the books .

[@Mercurychyld1]

Wow, I thought I already loved C.S. lewis. I absolutely adore him after this. What a great person to be able to meet, in Heaven. ☺️🌹

[@thetruthshallsetmankindfre8356]

Hey dear, thanks for the thought

[@kathleenmuchka2559]

A romantic at heart. I do love C.S. Lewis.

[@siobhanc777]

Yea, doubt that

[@gelygonzalez9756]

@@thetruthshallsetmankindfre8356 ql Q

[@michaelsorensen8670]

@@siobhanc777 No I think CS Lewis will be in Heaven. God bless

[@theresa42213]

This man has guided _so many_ with his writings! C.S. Lewis will have his reward in heaven. BRAVO Jack!

[@glazersout6101]

I'm from Belfast. We are immensely proud of Clive

[@patriciagraham2287]

C.S.Lewis - national treasure, wonderful writer - more people would gain by reading his books.

[@zayramendez9802]

I love his books about Narnia. And I started reading them when I was quite old, about 50!!

[@debbie7490]

Your still young and it’s never too old to find a great book

[@ashleychurchill9779]

I first read the books in high school now I’m my 30”s and I have been reading the books. I enjoy them regardless of my age.

[@davidvaughan8291]

Lewis said that a children`s story only read by children was a bad children`s story.

[@matthew-jy5jp]

Lewis changed my way of viewing the 🌎 and greatly strengthened my faith. I read his works on Christianity any time I struggle with something. Thank you for sharing this 😊

[@picklesthewise]

I loved the Narnia books in my childhood, when books were all I really had, and I read A Grief Observed as an adult after encountering more awfulness and loss in my life. It's not a book that holds your hand, but that's exactly why I needed it.

[@junesilvermanb2979]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Grief_Observed

[@carlosroman8252]

First biographical work about Lewis I come across. I feel very impressed and satisfied after learning about this man. This video made me think about myself. I am now 62, and I feel I share many of Lewis's concerns. I wish I was as accomplished as he is. It was really an inspiring moment for me to watch this video. Thank you.

[@davedahl4461]

I didn’t read the chronicles of Narnia until I was an adult. I read his science fiction trilogy when I was a kid. I loved them.

[@saskoilersfan]

Then you remember Disney and RKO... Then you understand Kennedy and Oz.... Texas heartland .. I died Nov 22 63 , afterlife began in March 2 65. Reincarnation is afterlife... I bet you can't solve the Kennedy Os enigmas ... Nursery crime .. It's good to know that nobody has solved the Disney associated assasination.. JFK was a good read till all the Disney symbolism was added... Media's told an altered reality , The original was an Oz shooting...a shooting script . Became an Os shooting. Kennedy assasination mirrors Fran's ferdinands assasination. Kennedy is staged death when it copies another assasination . Kilgallen a staged death when it copies Monroe's.. Lho a staged death when it mirrors mckinnly assasination.. Double trouble is waiting for you .. The trouble with lookalikes and dopplegangers ... JFK and tippit .

[@cbwilson2398]

Dave, I, too, didn't read the Narnia books until and adult and a new Christian. I do recommend that you go back to the trilogy, which stands up to re-reading after re-reading.

[@saskoilersfan]

@@cbwilson2398 there's another Wilson .. Read , Narnia by Lewis. Read distopia by Huxley. Understand Oz by Kennedy. The odds of the deaths of three men who worked together being natural deaths are 700 million to one.

[@MrCenturion13]

@@saskoilersfan : shut it, troll.

[@gracesemenzato8743]

@@cbwilson2398 I read and reread The Cosmic Trilogy...and will read it again ‼

[@PromisedJubilee]

I freaking. Love. This whole series. Alice, Mary Poppins, C.S. Lewis, all the books and authors. So so good! Thank you for doing this!

[@objectjon9015]

C.S. Lewis has always been my favorite writer and this only reinforces my love of his writing and ethics. My only critique of this is the music often overwhelms the words

[@carolbrady2482]

My mother was older than most of my friend's mothers. That said, when the 'summer of love" came around and I was beginning to listen to the Beatles, she couldn't understand it. She was widowed at 53, left to raise me, apparently she found Mr. Lewis' Screwtape Letters and bought a copy for me to read. I loved it and thus began my love affair with Jack. I am a grandmother now with a 17 year old grandson who I thought perhaps could use some of Jack's wisdom so I bought him a copy. The jury is still out at the moment however!

[@Josuefabiann]

Excellent documentary . C.S Lewis is an example for our generation . I'm 25.

[@michaelkingsbury4305]

Mine too, I was born 9 months before he died.

[@jarchibald74]

He feels more like a kindred spirit to me than just a favorite author. I loved reading the Narnia series the most. They resonated with me like no other books, excepting maybe the works of Frank L Baum. This documentary was amazing. Thanks for bringing Jack to life for me.

[@naty51287]

I'm a 33yo brazilian. I bought the Narnia books from Amazon, waiting for them to arrive. Haven't read the books or watched the movies (just a few bits here and there), so I'm in for quite a jouney! It's nice to learn more about the author!

[@spmoran4703]

It's a great journey. Enjoy.

[@PyrPupMom]

They are wonderful!

[@patmillar961]

1962 Miss Betham Hillsview Avenue juniors. She was my teacher and introduced our class to The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe and we loved it. Always closing the book and leaving us on a cliffhanger to everyone's protest lol. Happy days. Thank u Miss Betham u were a brilliant teacher.

[@mwmentor]

Outstanding presentation - I really enjoyed it. C.S. Lewis was such a remarkable man, and indeed, lived by his heart rather than his head. What a man!

[@honestlyyours1069]

The movie "Shadowlands" is one that I would highly recommend, as it shows the really human side of C.S. Lewis. I felt so sorry for him, as he is shown trying to cope with the early death of his wife.

[@spmoran4703]

It's a great film.

[@doyoulovehimloretta1607]

The movie "Shadowlands" is about them all, my absolute favorite.

[@BeethovenIsGrumpyCat]

For an intellectual, Lewis was a man very much guided by his heart.

[@peterpan6027]

For Narnia , and for Aslan !!!

[@c1audius]

Yes King Peter! ⚔️

[@leecody5885]

For Narnia! And the North! 🐴

[@fredrickaappletree3402]

For Narnia and for YORKSHIRE !!!

[@BrynTru]

I’ll give you a quick recap in case you don’t have time to read all the comments: people think the music is too loud.

[@rosalindmartin4469]

😛😣🎵🎶

[@jobo1601]

ha ha ha ha

[@claireahmed7623]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Jack-xh3mz]

Far too loud, disturbing and annoying. Had to stop watching... headache!

[@nealstafford4389]

Hahaha

[@Dc-oe8qe]

My mother read my brother and I the first Narnia book,..I was 8 I read the rest on my own. And then read it again when I was older,..at 9. I did the same for my child.❤

[@vanekirk]

Watching this presentation was probably the most well spent time of my day outside that spent in communication with my LORD SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST.

[@k8eekatt]

You may enjoy the you tube channel of John Butler, especially the Jesus Prayer.

[@vivambrosiussen2568]

Persevere I forgot the music after awhile. Inspiring history here

[@drjenschn]

See, "history", not yay, "music score"...

[@marypartridge5154]

This was wonderful, it brought tears to my eyes as it reminds me of a time that is no longer. And his desire in him led him to God. I was upset to see 442 dislikes to this interesting video. Thank you so much.

[@johnpetermann6544]

Thanks for the bio on C.S.Lewis; his devotion to Mrs. Moore after the loss of her son was truly remarkable and honorable.

[@FriendofRamblinJack]

I am so grateful for this upload that I don't care that sometimes the music is too loud nor that there are so many ads. I guess that's because I know there are so many others having worse difficulties than my petty complaints, as I am a conservative U.S. military mother, military veterans volunteer, have lost my entire family, rarely get to see my US Coast Guard son only child, and I am a born-again Christian and wanted to know of Mr. Lewis's bio first before I tackled MERE CHRISTIANITY. Thank you so very much!

[@tonithatcher]

Thank you for your service Nance.

[@joec783]

Nance Schmance Hello madame,I see your comments on Christian videos often.Just wanted to say,"Hello"!😊☝️🤴🙇‍♀️

[@christianfreedom-seeker934]

I salute you! I guess many of us seem to be attracted to the same authors then. I was first introduced to CS Lewis by the late, great Ravi Zacharias or possibly as a small boy watching a part of "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" on TV. My life was an oddity by any measure. Like Rudyard Kipling, I was partly raised overseas in Europe, British culture came barreling at me as a small boy and I found myself becoming a fan of British authors. My dad was military and suffered from PTSD so getting out of the various places I lived at and walking the family dog down that old belgian cobblestone road to the next town over was quite formative. I started writing as a teenager and finally stopped in my early 40's. Frankly making a living leaves me little time to "live in the library" which ironically, I have tried to do as a teenager! Yes, I do strongly identify with Kipling and CS Lewis because I understand what they were searching for and trying to escape. I find myself in the mountains of Colorado, almost walking in my Grandfather's foot steps. Perhaps I will publish something, someday....God Bless you!

[@Boxxxxxxxxx]

Well yes, petty complaints have there place for future improvements.

[@CowGirlKat8691]

Thank you & your son ever so much for your service. God bless you and he immensely! Especially now in the climate of fraud & misuse of our military when the best POTUS openly loved & respected y’all. Godspeed to you all 💕💕🙏🏼

[@SarahlabyrinthLHC]

I was just thinking how much I would have liked to meet C.S. Lewis and then realised that I will be able to - in Heaven! So awesome!

[@michaelsorensen8670]

Always have and always will love CS Lewis. My favorite book is "Out of the silent Planet".

[@junesilvermanb2979]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out_of_the_Silent_Planet

[@michaelsorensen8670]

@@junesilvermanb2979 Thanks for posting the Wikipedia page. God bless

[@lindateuling7862]

My favorite, too.

[@AlexandriaTheGreat]

I am not religious but his children’s books captured my heart. He describes dissociation and compartmentalization creatively, and the concept of god in one of the most palatable ways I’ve ever seen.

[@robynnwidhalm3033]

Yes, the music was kinda "outa control"... And everyone's comments about it are not way off...but they do set you up to think you are not gonna like it...so here's what I did; I DECIDED I wanted to enjoy it and instead of FOCUSING on the noise of the piano, I put my mind on the mans VOICE and after about 3 min, the voice was really all I was tuned into... It was WORTH it!!! Try that, the documentary is GREAT!!! So much good information you don't want to miss cause of some annoying music. Be persistent!! :)

[@audrinaparshall3294]

I agree, after a couple of minutes i no longer noticed

[@budahbaba7856]

Robyn that is excellent and very practical advice! :)

[@filminginportland1654]

Well it’s not that it’s annoying or distracting, for many of us we simply _can’t hear_ or understand the narrator, regardless of how much we try to focus on his voice, something I’m already doing (and always do in these things that either have loud background music or speakers who cannot annunciate properly and/or cannot regulate their volume level consistently such that they devolve into mumbling).

[@motoscotch]

I turned on cc as well, that helps a lot.....especially with funny accent. :-)

[@christiansaint716]

@@motoscotch Thanks for the reminder!! I often forget about cc. I'm hard of hearing and when the music overpowers the speaker, it's very difficult to understand him. The cc helps TREMENDOUSLY!

[@j.j.w.6431]

Absolute History you are a great storyteller. Great job on the life of C. S. Lewis!

[@annchovey2089]

Storyteller he is. He got so many facts wrong it is embarrassing.

[@frofro7134]

@@annchovey2089 facts are facts. soemtimes discover nowodays. maybe you have old news

[@deanakalova3063]

I hope over the past two years, you have learned how you tube works... 😆

[@annchovey2089]

@@frofro7134 He used to brag that he became an atheist from reading "Mere Christianity" and wrote his book then to make fun of Lewis. He has since converted to Christianity and I'm sure he now recognizes what a gift CSL is to the world.

[@MrYorickJenkins]

When I was small although I was brought up pious RC, I was not greatly moved by the crucifiction. When I read the Narnia Chronicles when I was eight years old, I cried buckets over Aslan's death.

[@christinacascadilla4473]

But he’s back alive three days later. No sweat.

[@outlawJosieFox]

What an awesome British eccentric and such a kind man, what he said to Hardy when in uniform was really touching

[@yosefdemby8792]

Irish, not British

[@heatherthorn7226]

Amazing story of transformation. CS Lewis one of the best Christian authors of all time

[@charlesbourgoigne2130]

what an impressively good and persevering person. a life well lived despite all catastrophes that life has to offer

[@evagrowney734]

Jack was DRIVEN by the love he embraced for the 3 women he chose to engage with in the noblist and exquisit depth of unconditional love. There lies his greatest inspiration, expression and achievement.

[@maytalacedo2942]

God bless this man. Who brings 1 of the best-selling books ever made.

[@ModItBetter]

Finally somebody in our past that was not evil.. Personally I had no issues with the sound. found the hour video very enjoyable till the sad end..

[@saskoilersfan]

Thank you... Have you solved my Kennedy Oz enigmas yet ..

[@ModItBetter]

@Lynn stone I'm confused did i miss the part of the story where he went around killing millions of people to fallow his faith? or the part where he raped small boys? or maybe the part where he used the Pear of anguish.. dunno I think i have to re watch this .I had to miss so much then.

[@Rumkitty2000]

Why is he referred to as Jack if his initials are CS?

[@joshrivers5191]

@@Rumkitty2000 jack starts with c in British.

[@Rumkitty2000]

@@joshrivers5191 If you're trying to be funny, you failed

[@debaterofeverythingpresent2775]

Remember the days when documentaries was about information and not a battle between man and pinao?

[@jaggirl]

Pinao are annoying. But a Piano is even more annoying. 🤣

[@jgsmile1331]

Wow what a wonderful in depth show and with a host of people that personally knew him or knew someone close to him like the host. Beautiful pictures and actually going to the locations. I love it. Thanks so much. Jack was such a loving man who walked the talk, supporting people that he could have just said that's to bad and gone on with his life. That is such a blessing to know. I have a new found respect for Jack although I have always thought well of him before that. He is a treasure and has made such a difference in so many peoples lives and conveying Christ to a lost world, especially at this time in our world. Praise God for him. Thanks for the upload.

[@melindamercier6811]

The content is very interesting, but the music is so distractingly loud.

[@lzad3764]

Melinda Mercier I agree, but I’m not sure whether it’s the upload or the original doc. The British REALLY love their background music. I’ve noticed this on quite a few of them.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

I actually enjoyed it. Maybe I have two heads, one for music and the other for language.

[@gaslitworldf.melissab2897]

@@lzad3764 - Same is true in the US. I'm so accustomed to it, I scarcely notice it, unless it drowns out the dialogue, but my hearing is very good (as I don't listen to loud music nor do I keep ear plugs attached to my inner ear, which actually ruins hearing gradually.

[@_cb336]

Agreed. Horrible mix. It’s a shame because I really wanted to watch this.

[@jpfiddle]

Same problem here. Possibly the spoken parts are too soft in some sections, much softer than in others, and drowned out by the piano. Great doc tho...

[@carissashley]

Can you reupload with the background music a little quieter please? I love C.S. Lewis and your channel does awesome work; but it is quite distracting. ☺️

[@ItsAsparageese]

Yeah, everything else about it is great, and perhaps the background music would have worked at that volume if it were different music, but it's just so frantic ...

[@georgesmart239]

Carissa Peterson Carter.......you are spot on. I struggled to hear the narration. I know I missed some words because the music was so loud. The music could have been left out altogether. I pray there was a button to simply turn it off.

[@davidparish1088]

Carissa Petersen Carter I agree that the music is too loud. I would prefer no music. Otherwise, it is a wonderful presentation.

[@veraholland2730]

I am sure Lewis would have despaired of that loud and inappropriate music!

[@lakegirl239]

The background music is so distracting! Great narration and lovely photos is enough.

[@pierremoreau986]

Thanks for posting this, very enjoyable despite the sound imbalances.

[@francophone.]

The presenter looks and speaks like a man out of another time (I mean that as a compliment). He should be an actor in period films.

[@seanmoran6510]

Or maybe it shows how the rest of us have fallen. We definitely have become a less civil society.

[@beatrizhomeyplace4084]

A great thinker, a great writer and a great Christian!!!!!

[@troynov1965]

Music needs to be louder i can still hear the narrator somewhat.

[@bernicecox5208]

troynov1965 Haha !

[@rls4072]

😅👍😳🤯

[@bunnymad5049]

lolol.

[@a.d4874]

the greatest news ever! ⬇️ In the very beginning of time God created all & it was good, His plan was to have Him & His creation live in utopia. the satan deceived God’s creation so that wouldn’t happen, we choose evil. Evil has its consequences, death & hell separation from God for eternity is the consequence for disobeying an everlasting God. God doesn’t want that for any of His creation so He sent His Son Jesus(God in the flesh) & Jesus lived the perfect life. Died the death as a criminal, & resurrected, all so that we could have eternal life if we have faith in His beautiful sacrifice. This is God’s plan!

[@selfhealherbs13ms]

I don't understand why they need to even play music, when a person is talking how rude.😡

[@danniellaboling3890]

Yes the music overpowers the speaking. I really wanted to watch this, but I can't

[@borbalaszeplabi694]

same here... had to stop

[@bolarinwaofuru813]

You can watch it, really.

[@astroboy3002]

Closed captions

[@maeroblestv]

I am currently reading the chronicles of narnia! I am 25 and I just had the time to read it! Currently on the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe

[@spmoran4703]

Enjoy your great journey through Narnia.

[@vincentconti3633]

It is wonderful to know that he was a good person. So many of my heros were not!

[@cynthiat6505]

Please redo the sound. The music covers the voices and it’s so important. Otherwise, amazing.

[@cidb.212]

I wish the music would cover all the clicky mouth noises...ew!

[@garthhunt5684]

Agree the sound is obnoxiously loud!

[@lindapolle1665]

Yes, why sound is so important, is because English is not everyone's first language.

[@chelsey8737]

Yes! The music is too loud for the hosts voice to be heard clearly.

[@hoperules8874]

Thanks everyone who warned about the overbearing music. Turned on cc and muted the whole thing. Absolutely perfect.

[@tevitamataika1306]

One of my favourite authors: an extraordinary writer in my opinion. My favourite books: "The Horse and His Boy" (strange title, but thrilling book!) and "The Four Loves". Glad he accepted Jesus Christ as His Lord and Saviour! The most intelligent and life changing decision he has made. Meet you there C.S. Lewis! Glory to Jesus!

[@frofro7134]

i prefer zeus. same

[@johnellington7057]

When as a parish pastor I used three of his works. To new concerts i read the 2nd chapter of the Srewtape Letters to them. To those sudo intellectuals I gave a copy of Mere Christanity. And to those dealing with grief i gave a copy of Grief Observed. He was in life a great man and still continues to live through his writings!

[@GavinsMarineMom]

As "sudo" intellectuals, of course, they wouldn't have had a clue that pseudo was misspelled 🤔😊😉

[@inkyguy]

Melanie G, or "concerts" is, I believe, converts.

[@GavinsMarineMom]

@@gregb6469 indeed!

[@darklydevine2983]

Your intelligence level is to mock peoples spelling, the guy obviously cares about people and all you care about is whether he speel good enough for you, you're the kind of people that when someone writes a great piece of philosophical debate you come in ad say its you're not your

[@GavinsMarineMom]

@@darklydevine2983I think you meant "people's spelling". It's a possessive plural. Also, it's spelled "Spell" not "speel". Just like the author of the post, if you both "care for people" so much as to call them out as pseudo- intellectuals or berate another for pointing out the irony (perhaps even hypocrisy?)in that author's insult, please do it with proper spelling and grammar. Have a wonderful day!😊

[@isabellajones3367]

As a Welsh Celt brought up and schooled in England, I sympathise. I have lived among Anglos of UK and the Commonwealth all my life, and you never lose the "alien" sense. And that longing and aching and yearning for a beautiful past forever lost we call Hiraeth. And we carry that, too. Under the great sense of humour and love of life, that sadness is never far away.

[@spmoran4703]

I am of Irish origin. I dont feel at home in England. They alienate Celts.

[@lenarddurand135]

Re the Elizabeth Anscomb (36:38) disappointment and Grief observed (57:36) was tow instances that made him even more of a hero to me. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story..

[@libertygiveme1987]

This 'Documentary' on C.S. Lewis is absolutely WONDERFUL!!!! Thank-You!

[@saskoilersfan]

I thought it was bollocks....no mention of my death in the Kennedy assasination....or Huxley... Nothing about my work at Disney.... Nothing about the other dead Disney associates... None of you find it suspicious Oswald rabbit and Ozwald magician is in JFK assasination.... How stupid are you people? Are you raised on lies and illusions by media's?

[@nancyparker3732]

@@saskoilersfan Where did you find your information?

[@saskoilersfan]

@@nancyparker3732 you wouldn't believe me if I told you... Joseph Kennedy founded RKO.../ Disney founded Disney studios.

[@orencousins9423]

Excellent presentation

[@saskoilersfan]

@@orencousins9423 it's hog wash... C s Lewis was killed and is a dead Disney associates part of the JFK assasination .

[@indraneesenanayake2092]

Very interesting indeed, especially for those of us who have read his books since we were kids. We lived & re lived his books and I guess still do. Sadly, the music in this video is most disturbing. Love from me in Sri Lanka.

[@One.DeSanctis.]

As many have posted, yes, the music does overpower the narrative when watching on phone. I turned on captions and was able to follow along with no issue. Thanks for uploading this doc. I'm not a choosing beggar.

[@lookup7055]

Even though his father sent him away to school, he still took care of him. His father sounds like a great father who didn’t know how to raise his kids without his wife but still financially cared for them; unknowingly caring for strangers as well.

[@carolinependleton8445]

My favourite book as a child was the Lion, the witch and the Wardrobe.

[@cooperchoo9898]

I loved the magician's nephew. I read it to my children and would read the next chapter while they were at school.

[@noobishhh16]

People, turn on the caption if you are distracted with the background music. I wonder how all of you can read a book if your attention span is too little and get distracted easily. Thanks for the video. I love the whole content. 💕

[@baebeecoe3331]

Ikr! People are being too priviledged asking to turn down a hardcoded audio already. :/

[@xot98]

I listen while walking so captions won't work.

[@coolnegative]

I agree. One of the greatest things about Lewis was that although he became a staunch Christian Apologist, he was also very much unapologetically human, and he let it show through his works and life.

[@cynthiawelch6826]

I agree about the distractingly loud music. Otherwise, it is well done.

[@MarkJamesMusicVideos]

The "background" music and sound effects are much too loud; drowns out the narration. The narration volume itself is vastly inconsistent, often too soft and muffled to understand what he is saying.

[@lindawilson8223]

Thank you . He was a special man

[@itskitty808]

Oh man, I read the Narnia books in middle school. Memories.

[@ropeyarnsunday7076]

Good work, but please dial back the background music.

[@merylslabbert3570]

Drowning out the narrative! ...useless distraction.

[@genesis204]

The music is nice, just too loud, simple error from the audio engineer.

[@chrisw8627]

Thanks for the heads ups!!! My hearing can’t take talking over music

[@maniclater]

My respects to C.S Lewis.

[@andrewowen7377]

Aslan is a lion- the Lion, the great Lion." "Ooh" said Susan. "I'd thought he was a man. Is he-quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion"..."Safe?" said Mr Beaver ..."Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.

[@lruthers9348]

I couldn't watch this lovely documentary for the appallingly loud music. Sad.

[@garryhastings3383]

A really comprehensive overview of this mans life and works. A.N. Wilson, an intellectual and academic himself always presents his programmes in that style. Very enjoyable indeed.

[@cindywomack5911]

I love Lewis and Tolkien. I didn’t read or appreciate their work until an adult but they changed my life.

[@williambrady1043]

Why in the hell do people make videos with such loud music? Do they not listen to their own stuff?

[@gayled3059]

Yup, music too loud. Can't always hear what's being said. Please re-do.

[@bluemacaroons]

i watched the movies and heard part of narnia from one of my primary school teachers, so I've always wanted to read Lewis' books. Didn't realise that i could connect with him emotionally too even tho i haven't experienced what he has.

[@laraoneal7284]

Thank you so much for this documentary on CS Lewis. I have loved his books.

[@mikedaniels3009]

The underlying soundtrack is TOOOOO LOUUUD!!!

[@januzzell8631]

Such a wonderfully warm and witty man - LOVED Narnia (still do) - thank you

[@keen2b]

Thank you so much for sharing this award winning documentary on an remarkable man, An introduction to C S Lewis life and loves, This as rekindled my love of English literature!!

[@maryalice5357]

Respectfully older folks have a time with speech let alone overriding music.

[@OfftoShambala]

The magicians nephew... first and best book of the chronicles.

[@SadbhW]

I had no idea that he was Irish, awesome

[@look2thesky1]

Thank You Very Much For Posting This !! An Excellent Detailed Overview - For Those Wondering - This Is Well Worth the Time - The Sound Imbalance Is Not As Bad As Some Suggest and The Ads Can Be Taken Out Before Hand By Clicking On Them One by One - Skipping - And Then Going Back To The Beginning and Starting Again -

[@divaden47]

Hoorah! Cleared all the stupid ads. Thanks for the tip!!! :) Watched it in peace, apart from the bad sound balance which was hard to ignore.....

[@jennb9730]

So true! But just so everyone knows.... this is how the channel is paid! So really if possible, if you enjoy the content; please let the ads roll!!! At least I try to! ☺️💖

[@Eunice.Aceto75]

Wow! Didn't know that! Thanks for sharing your knowledge on ads management 🤣

[@jenniferarmstrong386]

Excellent documentary! I thought I knew everything about C.S. Lewis but this had some tidbits that I didn't know about. Thanks!

[@friend_trilobot]

I'm guessing they fixed the sound, I don't have any issues.

[@donnaparks5815]

Not fixed

[@susanzhu5404]

He is much loved. His books have been helping a lot of people. Thank God for C. S. Lewis.

[@mariacristinalastrabelgran1258]

Shadowlands is a film starred by Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger which portrays part of C.S.Lewis life.

[@fbcpraise]

Thank you, this was wonderful!