The Screwtape Letters

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Summary: brilliant
Review: A brilliant way of making theology accessible, and a truly insightful study of human psychology. You do not need to be Catholic, or even Christian, to gain valuable insights from this book. Unfortunately, I can see much of myself in Wormwood's subjects...

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Summary: Excellent!
Review: An must-read for all Christians, new and old alike. I have been truly enlightened by Screwtape describing his means and methods for trying to get Christians to 'come to the other side.' If you ever thought the devil was tempting you, you were probably right. You'll also learn that miscellaneous negative thoughts that come to you are not random, but carefully placed by the likes of Screwtape or one of his talented co-workers.

Reading this book will allow you to see things in a new light, and further strengthen your faith. It's a great weapon in the war of good vs. evil.

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Summary: Another masterpiece by the master of human nature
Review: C.S. Lewis reigns as the master of writing about human nature. The Screwtape Letters are some of his most pointed, telling, and entertaining writings on the subject. As Screwtape, an elder demon, educates his apprentice demon, Wormwood, we see the multitude of weapons the evil one has in his stores-all of which stem from fallen human nature. This book is a personal favorite of mine; particularly because I share many of the faults that plague Wormwood's "subjects." Get this book and read it-again and again.

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Summary: Lewis's best
Review: In this work, all of C.S. Lewis's best qualities come to the fore - his way with words, his gentleness, his sense of humor, and his imagination. This slender volume outshines all his 'non-fiction' and even (difficult though it may be to believe) his justly acclaimed Narnian Chronicles. The premise of a correspondence in Hell allows him to cover a wide variety of topics very quickly and accomodates his rather emotive style of logic.

The accompanying essay, 'Screwtape Proposes a Toast', is weaker, being rather preachy. However, it is still quite enjoyable as a quick read.

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Summary: A guide to the supernatural
Review: Although I have never read the book myself my Dad has read it many times and constantly refers to it in conversation. His comments from it have made a considerable impact on me and it is in the pile of books which I have to read

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Summary: I wish I'd read this book many years ago...
Review: I'd recommend this be one of the first books you read as you start your spiritual journey. This is a profound book that will jolt you awake from your apathetic musings and stir you to the depths of your soul.

I was a Christian for 12+ years before I picked up this little volume and it was of inestimable worth for me, but I regretted not having read it much sooner.

It's one of those books (like E. L. Prentiss's "Stepping Heavenward") that feels like it was written JUST for you. "Screwtape Letters" has that same feel - that C. S. Lewis crawled into your consciousness and described every mental battle you've ever had - and explains that those subtle arguments which steered you away from spiritual growth, were cleverly disguised devilish whispers. As Lewis points out, the path to hell is a gentle slope.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how to differentiate between God's thoughts and the lies of evil. "Screwtape Letters" pulls back the curtain and reveals evil's best kept secrets and oh-so subtle tricks.

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Summary: Required reading to be well read!
Review: This book is on University of Texas' list of books that should be read if you want to call yourself well read. Lewis stated that after he wrote this book he felt "dirty" because he actually got into the part of a demon and that he does. Christian or not it is an excellent and well written book as are all of Lewis' books.

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Summary: Letters From Uncle
Review: "The Screwtape Letters" is one of the more bizzare and popular books in C.S. Lewis' long list of literary accomplishments, but for those of you who don't know the book's premise, it's a simple one. A demon experienced in the art of temptation who calls himself Screwtape corresponds with his up and coming nephew, an apprentice minion named Wormwood.

If this sounds a bit strange to some of you folks, rest assured, it is. But don't give up just yet. Lewis puts together a quick and witty story of the fragile human will and the devils who seek to destroy us. He mentions temptations of sex, of vanity, of money, and pride to name just a few.

The book also gives insight into the motivation of hell's corruptors.

Fear.

A simple and effective tool used by who the reader naturally assumes is Lucifer(he's mentioned by Screwtape as "Our Father" and there's reference to the conflict between him and God a.k.a "The Enemy")as an encouragement or motivation for each demon to work. There are no failures of corruption allowed. Ever.

I guess the best way to describe this book would be as a "tap on your moral shoulder." Lewis believes that the world is destroying itself(there's no coincidence in the book's print timing-during the second World War)and that a slip in conscience warrants the blame. He goes out of his way to warn readers against selfish and superficial acts, and expertly weaves in an entertaining collection of narratives along the way.

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Summary: sentimientos encontrados
Review: este libro me provoca sentimientos encontrados. por una parte es un libro escrito por una persona agil de mente rapida y el libro es interesante, por otra parte es un libro cristiano que refleja las creencias del autor y su conversion de una vida pagana a otra mas espiritual.

no es que lo critique pero es que cuando lo empeze a leer no sabia que era religioso pero lo continue por su ligereza y agudeza. es recomendable para creyentes y gente de vida mas espiritual que desea dialogos agiles y no publicaciones cristianas de corte aburrido

LUIS MENDEZ

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Summary: Check it out!
Review: The Screwtape letters is an insightful look into Satan's strategies in covertly and subtly attacking Christianity. Many times, Christians see Satan as an ugly monster, but he's really very beautiful and tempting to follow. This book provides a valuable insight into some of Satan's mischevious ways. C.S. Lewis was a master! Highly reccomend.