Screwtape Proposes a Toast Audiobook by C. S. Lewis
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Title: Screwtape Proposes a Toast Author: C. S. Lewis Narrator: Peter Noble Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-17 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

Publisher's Summary: The only official sequel, penned by Lewis himself, to the ever-popular Screwtape Letters - published alongside other short essays. One of the most popular books ever to come from the pen of C. S. Lewis was written in the name of Screwtape, a senior devil experienced in the art of luring his 'patients' on earth to their own damnation in service of 'our father below' - and training others to do the same. Screwtape's correspondence with his nephew, an apprentice devil, came into Lewis' hands, he said, by a route he would not disclose, and many a listener has finished the collection longing for more of the insights they gained from its wisdom. Much to Lewis' resistance, this after-dinner speech, given by Screwtape to a graduating class of demons at a college in hell, came to light a few years after the publication of the original letters. Now, 75 years later, the speech is reproduced in full once more along with a short collection of Lewis' other lesser-known but perennial works. Many people will have forgotten about the only official sequel that exists to Screwtape; the 75th anniversary of Screwtape's publication is the perfect opportunity to bring this back.

Critic Reviews: "I find I am constantly realising that I owe many of my most basic convictions about Christian faith to Lewis's imagination." (Rowan Williams)

Members Reviews: A wonderful followup A wonderful followup to the Screwtape Letters. This is not a letter but a speech to new tempters. Screwtape encourages them and talks about getting humans into hell. This is a great way of understanding how evil enters the world and how not to fall into temptation. Above all, it is an extremely entertaining and fun read. It is similar to pompous speeches that we have all had to listen to at school. The speech is to new tempters but is also used to be rude and point out things Screwtape does not like about the school administration. Unlike when we must listen to such a speech, here we can laugh at it and not need to behave politely as if the person is giving good advice.

Written Long Ago, But Timely Now I am only reviewing the story with the same name as the book, Screwtape Proposes a Toast. This story is set at an annual dinner for demons in Hell. Screwtape, a head demon, gives a speech concerning their work to bring humanity down. A truly memorable part of the speech is the discussion on the decline of democracy and education, and how this plays into the hands of those running Hell. Very thought provoking and original in viewpoint. One of the main points made is that individualism is being destroyed in favor of a false sense of equality. Being equal before the law (which is right) is not the same thing as being "equal" in every way (even if "shoehorning" is required). People are not the same nor are they equal in ability. The story makes the point that some people are being held back to make others feel better, and society is damaged as a result. This results in a kind of mindlessness and moral decay as well. Lewis, the author, has been dead for many years, but seems to have foreseen where we are heading or maybe where we have now arrived. If you don't know what I'm talking about, read this story then take a look at TV.