First, I never was a JW, but since a dear friend of mine is one, I'm here to learn from the human elements in order to give her quiet assistance in leaving someday (soon, I hope)...
I love reading. My favorite author thru the years has been CS Lewis. I read Narnia in HS, and loved the last book the best (Last Battle). I went to the public library, wondering if the guy wrote anything else. It was the start of something good. Mere Christianity, Problem of Pain, Miracles, Abolition of Man, Great Divorce, Screwtape Letters, Four Loves, God in the Dock, Pilgrim's Regress, Grief Observed, Letters to Children, anything I could get my mitts on. I don't agree with everthing, but oh, wish I could think as carefully as he did!
My second-favorite author is Richard Wurmbrand, a Rumanian Jewish Christian who spent years in prison under both Nazis and Communists (14 1/2 yrs). His writing style is a bit unusual, and different from Western organizational styles/rules. But very enjoyable! His perspective of God in suffering is more poignant than arm-chair theology I've heard. I've read everything he's written, too. He is a GREAT storyteller--it was how he taught in prison, to his "captive" (sorry) audience.
So, which author(s) have YOU enjoyed most? BTW, I read CoC when it was first out. I know this will probably be a favorite here. :) Or, is it easier to cite a genre of writing, such as fiction/mysteries/history?
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