C.S. Lewis was born in 1898 and brought up in a very strict, religious household. While he was quite young, his mother died of cancer but the stiff upper lip in favour at the time meant he wasn't allowed to grieve. He became an Oxford don and led a sheltered life. He seriously questioned his religious beliefs and finally left the church. The death of his mother is reflected in The Magician's Nephew. When an American fan Joy Gresham, came to visit him, they found they enjoyed each others comp ...[Read Story]
