Beyond the Walls Book Chat
J.R.R. Tolkien once said, "Fairy tales do not deny the existence of sorrow and failure; they give a fleeting glimpse of joy beyond the walls of the world, poignant as grief."
This podcast is designed to take you on a journey beyond those walls to discover the joy, wisdom, and timeless lessons classic books offer. If you have a thirst for knowledge, a love for literature, and a desire to grow through the wisdom of authors long gone then this podcast is for you. Use these episodes to curate a personal reading list that enriches your mind and soul. Let's embark on a literary adventure together and find the joy that lies beyond the walls.
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Beyond the Walls Book Chat
Out of the Silent Planet
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Can a book written in the 1930s really help us understand the ethics of space colonization better? Lewis has some surprising insights for us as he sends his protagonist Elwin Ransom to Mars to have his imagination re-baptized into a deeper understanding of the medieval heavens.
The book I'm using to better understand Lewis's space trilogy:
Deeper Heaven by Christiana Hale