The Screwtape Letters

Wow, this is a must-read, not just for Christians but for everyone. The story is told in one-sided letters from a demon named “Screwtape” to his nephew “Wormwood”. Through the story, you see the world through a lens of lies and subtle misdirection, and the resulting devastation it has on our lives. For such a deep lesson, this book is surprisingly easy to read. I got it first as an Audible book but ended up purchasing a paper copy to make notes in.

C.S. Lewis shows us a side to all of us that we try to avoid, and through that, we can correct ourselves. Lewis came into Christian faith as an adult, and through that, I think he has a deeper understanding of the evil we face each day. It can be tough to read if you do believe in demons and angels, to know that there are forces working so hard to ruin your life. However, there's also a comfort knowing that these demons are not as powerful as our will and nowhere near as powerful as the angels that watch over us.

This book is something to read in tough times and keep on your mind during good ones. It's a great reminder that this life is a battle we can win if we continue to fight.