I admire CS Lewis and his writings o so much. I often have found myself reading various quotes online of this magnificent mind and one book that was quoted often was "The Four Loves." However, despite the attribution I never heard of this book like his other noted works. I decided to pick up this book and give it a shot---if it's that highly quoted, I want to know what those quotes really mean in their context.
"The Four Loves" describes the four different types of love that exist--affection (essentially, but not limited to family), friendship, erotic love, and charity (God's love). What I love about Lewis is that he is a philosopher--but he makes so much sense. You can't give up on him at the first inkling of not understanding what his point is but stick with it....once you do, slowly your eyes are opened to a whole new understanding. He fills his work with analogies and builds his books like a building--beginning at the foundation and working his way up.
I highly recommend that everyone read this book. For the Christian it is one of his most practical works--explaining truly, what is love. So everyone go grab a copy and a nice cup of coffee, you won't regret it.
Borrow? :)
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