"Here is a timely book that takes seriously C. S. Lewis's own emphasis on God as a 'Glad Creator,' on sheer goodness and joy as the core and center of that creation, which, even in its fallen state, still brings us remnants of 'the enormous bliss of Eden.' In a full and thorough survey of Lewis's work Selby draws out the consistent strand of particularity, earthiness, and praise for God's good creation, rooted and redeemed in the incarnation of Christ that is at the heart of Lewis's gospel, and of his wide appeal. But more importantly Selby shows how much our contemporary modes of spirituality, so often intellectualized and rootless, need to be grounded again and earthed in the story of the God who came down. This is a much-needed book that will send people back to Lewis with new appreciation but also encourage them to take a long hard look at some of our contemporary spirituality, and seek for a little more substance, a little more joy." Malcolm Guite, chaplain, Girton College, Cambridge, author of Mariner: A Theological Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge.