Surprised by Joy

The book Surprised by Joy by C. S. Lewis is an extremely personal spiritual autobiography concerning the author’s experience shifting from atheism to Christian faith. Lewis recalls his early life, intellectual odyssey, and an experience he labeled “Joy”—an intense longing for another kind of experience. Through literature, philosophy, and reflection, he ultimately arrives at this wide-ranging “Joy,” leaving him with an understanding of God. Honest and reflective in all of its 68 pages, the book offers a profound understanding of belief, desire, and ultimate truth.