Two new posts today - I've been stacking them while I've been poorly. I'm on the mend now, I think, so I have a lot more to share. When Mary Hayley Bell’s novel Whistle Down the Wind was published in 1958, it came wrapped in an intriguing premise: what happens when a group of naïve children stumble … Continue reading A Whistle of Innocence: A Detailed and Wry Look at Whistle Down the Wind
Tag: Christianity
Lewis’ Surprised by Joy
Recently, I had the chance to watch Shadowlands, the deeply moving film starring Anthony Hopkins, among others. From the outset, I knew I wouldn’t make it through without a lump forming in my throat or my eyes welling up. And I was right - especially given the fragile state of my emotions lately. The film, after … Continue reading Lewis’ Surprised by Joy
A Grief Observed: C.S. Lewis’ Journey Through Mourning
After a brief and reluctant pause, I return, though my steps feel heavier, my spirit a bit more subdued. In the last month, I lost my father, and though time has continued its relentless march, it feels like a blurred stretch of restless nights and days that blend together. The weight of this loss is … Continue reading A Grief Observed: C.S. Lewis’ Journey Through Mourning
Sir Roger Scruton’s The Face of God
In 2020 we lost Sir Roger Scruton: a huge loss to all right thinking people, and his like will not be seen again, I don't doubt. Some of his writings can be pretty hard going, however, they're always worth sticking with. There's always value to be found in his words. Roger Scruton's The Face of God is … Continue reading Sir Roger Scruton’s The Face of God
C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce
I've been eager to share this for quite some time, so I'm thrilled to finally put pen to paper (I still prefer to scratch these things out on paper first). While I suspect it might not capture the full essence I intended - perhaps a polished rewrite will come when I'm feeling more refreshed - … Continue reading C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce
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