Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer

By C. S. Lewis

In this final book written before his death, C. S. Lewis continue to challenge readers to revisit the power of prayer in our everyday lives.

Within twenty-two letters between fictitious correspondents, Lewis shares his understanding of the role of prayer in our lives and the ways in which we might better imagine our relationship with God. As with all his bestselling works, C.S. Lewis once again communicates deep wisdom through profound story.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins UK
• Release date: Mar 19, 2020
• ISBN: 9780008393496

C. S. Lewis

Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) fue uno de los intelectuales más importantes del siglo veinte y podría decirse que fue el escritor cristiano más influyente de su tiempo. Fue profesor particular de literatura inglesa y miembro de la junta de gobierno en la Universidad Oxford hasta 1954, cuando fue nombrado profesor de literatura medieval y renacentista en la Universidad Cambridge, cargo que desempeñó hasta que se jubiló. Sus contribuciones a la crítica literaria, literatura infantil, literatura fantástica y teología popular le trajeron fama y aclamación a nivel internacional. C. S. Lewis escribió más de treinta libros, lo cual le permitió alcanzar una enorme audiencia, y sus obras aún atraen a miles de nuevos lectores cada año. Sus más distinguidas y populares obras incluyen Las Crónicas de Narnia, Los Cuatro Amores, Cartas del Diablo a Su Sobrino y Mero Cristianismo.

Reviews for Letters to Malcolm

[wktarin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Insightful, as always.

[justagirlwithabook · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is part of my C.S. Lewis collection. I went through a huge phase where I was just obsessed with anything and everything by him. While I don't agree with all of his theology, I do love his writing style and the things he has to say about faith. He was a good one.

[mialro_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Interesting insight into Lewis's mindset and spirituality, as well as relationships.

[robinamelia · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was my second time reading this. The book just gets better! Lewis is still the most articulate and sensible writer on prayer. A must read.

[nathan7c7moore · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I listened to this on audiobook and so there were frequent interruptions. Nevertheless, out of the 15 CS Lewis books I've read, this is probably my least favorite. The book primarily consists of speculations and musing on prayer with very few conclusions. I certainly differer from Lewis on praying for the dead and the existence of purgatory both of which he referenced but chose not to defend.As anything written by Lewis does, the book contains flashes of brilliance and a heap of great one-liners, though fewer than usual. Recommended only for those who like reading the monologue letter style that Lewis uses in Screwtape Letters or for those who intend to read all of Lewis' works.

[vicarofdibley · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

essays in the form of letters on the nature of prayer

[antiquary_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I read through this in the Episcopal Church at Yale prayer group and found in helpful.