I am a fan of C. S. Lewis. So when I encountered Surprised by Oxford: A Memoir by Carolyn Weber, I was intrigued because the title references Lewis's book Surprised by Joy. It is a memoir of his childhood and conversion. Weber's book is also a conversion story: hers, which happens at Oxford. She is a poor scholarship student from Canada. Her childhood has given her good cause to doubt the kindness of others.
The writing is erudite; she's a student at Oxford, after all. Its plot drew me along. Her wrestling with Christianity feels authentic. Woven throughout the book are interactions with deep theological questions--why are we here? Do we matter? Does anything matter? Does God care? How do we know? Frequently, I found myself thinking: that's a good answer. Weber swims in deep waters, and, at times, it is a bit tedious. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the book and gave it five stars. Weber dealt knowledgeably and compassionately with those inside the faith and those outside the faith. Good job.
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