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Mentioned in 9 episodes

A Grief Observed

Book • 1961

A Grief Observed is a collection of C.S.

Lewis's reflections on his experience of bereavement after the death of his wife, Joy Davidman, in 1960.

The book explores the processes undergone by the human brain and mind during grief, questioning the nature of grief, faith, and theodicy.

Lewis writes candidly about his anger and bewilderment towards God, his struggle to maintain his faith, and the gradual reacceptance of his theories on suffering.

The book is compiled from four notebooks Lewis used to vent and explore his grief, offering profound insights into the human experience of loss and the search for meaning in the midst of suffering.

Mentioned by

Cody Delistraty

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Dr. David Anders

Tullian Tchividjian

Jacqueline Wilson

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Cody Delistraty

in relation to prolonged grief disorder.

The Science Of Grief: What Helps, What Doesn’t, And Why We Don’t Talk About It Enough | Cody Delistraty

Mentioned by

Ruth Jackson

as one of the two most seminal works around pain and suffering.

#08 C.S. Lewis on the problem of pain

Mentioned by

John Eldredge

in the context of his wife's appearance after death.

E809 | John Eldredge Answers Your Questions - Part 2

Mentioned by

Russell Moore

in relation to grief and its similarity to fear, referencing Lewis's work.

A Conversation with Pulitzer-Winning Poet Natasha Trethewey

Mentioned by

Eric Margrave

as a short journal written by C.S. Lewis after the death of his wife.

CS Lewis’s Problem of Pain, with Eric Margrave

Mentioned by

Greg Laurie

when discussing how much you believe something until it affects you personally.

My Answers to Difficult Questions Nonbelievers Ask

Mentioned by

Fr. Mike Schmitz

as C.S. Lewis's personal journal, which processes grief on a gut level.

Day 206: Healing the Sick (2025)

Mentioned by

Daniel Payne

as a book exploring his struggles with faith after his wife's death.

Episode 15 - C.S. Lewis, Teacher of the Faith (with special guest Daniel Payne)

Mentioned by

Erik Rostad

as another well-known book by Lewis on the topic of Christian apologetics.

Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis

Mentioned by

Anna Runkle

when discussing C.S. Lewis's work on love and loss.

What to Do When You Feel Like Running Away

Mentioned by

Dr. David Anders

while discussing his approach to the problem of pain and suffering.

An Answer to Pain and Suffering

Mentioned by

Rick Warren

as an example of a book written after the author's wife died.

CNLP 409 | Rick Warren Opens Up About the Coming Tsunami of Grief, Handling Personal Tragedy, and How Saddleback Grew During the Pandemic

Mentioned by

Tullian Tchividjian

as a book he was writing while processing his experiences.

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Tullian Tchividjian [S1.E1]

Mentioned by

Bruce Epperly

when talking about theology living by abstractions and not the concreteness of experience.

Process Theology & Religious Pluralism - With Bruce Epperly

Mentioned by

Amy Morin

as a book that she found incredibly helpful during a difficult time in her life.

230 — 7 Ways I Found Mental Strength During My Darkest Times

Recommended by

Chris Miles

when discussing how physicians deal with grief in their own lives and with their patients.

#59: Back pain and Sciatica: Straighten out your practice

Recommended by

Kyla Scanlon

as a really nice read on grief, that makes you realize you're not alone in that.

How the Attention Economy Is Devouring Gen Z — and the Rest of Us

Recommended by

Paula Veal

as a raw and relatable account of grief after the death of a loved one.

Mentioned by

Jacqueline Wilson

; a quote from this book resonated with her life experiences.

#206 Jacqueline Wilson: The prayer life of CS Lewis

Recommended as a poignant reflection on loss and faith after the death of his wife.

Traveling Mercies: A Journey Through Faith and Forgiveness

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