The Mind Behind Narnia: The Life of C.S. Lewis By Jason Burns

In The Mind Behind Narnia, Jason Burns offers a captivating glimpse into the life of one of the most beloved authors and thinkers of the 20th century—C.S. Lewis. Burns masterfully explores how Lewis’s vibrant personality, intellectual rigor, and profound faith shaped his literary masterpieces and his enduring influence on generations of readers.

Burns portrays Lewis not just as the creator of the enchanting Narnia series, but as a deeply complex individual—an academic, a skeptic turned believer, and a man committed to exploring the profound questions of life, faith, and morality. The book delves into Lewis’s personal struggles, his friendships, and his passionate pursuit of truth, revealing the roots of his creative genius and spiritual insight.

What makes Burns’ biography stand out is its ability to connect Lewis’s life experiences with his writing, showing how his Christian worldview infused every story and essay. Burns highlights the ways Lewis’s wit, humility, and relentless curiosity made him a compelling thinker—one who challenged both secular and religious audiences to consider the realities of faith and reason.