C. S. Lewis and the Craft of Communication

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"When you write a book about how effective C. S. Lewis was at communicating, then your presentation better be interesting and engaging to the reader. Beebe definitely delivers in this work! Those who know little more than his stories about Narnia will learn the breadth and range Lewis had in his other writings (and places where he spoke). If you are well versed in what Lewis wrote, then you'll have a clearer picture of why you enjoy his writings so much. Individuals with only an interest in communication, and caring little about Lewis, will walk away with a better understanding of how to communicate effectively and find they enjoyed learning about Lewis along the way. The way Beebe organizes his book and presents it in his chapters is both entertaining and educational. I remember coming across a writer, in my field of professional counseling years ago, who for the first time gave me this experience. Each chapter of the book offered an overview of what was going to be presented, laid it out and then provided a summary without making me feel like I was being talked down to. Beebe lays out five principles gleaned from his obvious knowledge of Lewis's vast works and clearly backs them up. Then in the final chapter of his book, you are given practical ways to put into practice what you've learned. It is a delightful read that is clearly presented and surely a work that stands out in the crowded field of books related to Lewis."-William O'Flaherty, author of The Misquotable C. S. Lewis and C. S. Lewis Goes to Hell and host of the podcast All About Jack