Joy Gresham Lewis was born on April 18, 1915.
Joy Gresham Lewis was born on April 18, 1915.
Her name was Joy Gresham.
Joy Davidman had two children from her first marriage, Douglas and David Gresham.
No, Joy Davidman was not C.S. Lewis's only wife. He was previously married to Joy Gresham. Joy Davidman was his second wife, and they married later in life.
Lewis and Joy Gresham entered into a civil marriage in April of 1956 so that Joy could stay in England (she would have a British husband) but they lived apart. In March 1957 they were married by a clergyman at Joy's bedside in the hospital and this, in their minds, the start of their real marriage. Joy died from cancer in July of 1960. The movie "Shadowlands" with Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger tells the story of their love and marriage in a very appealing visual format. You can also learn more details at my podcast on their marriage at the link below.
C.S. Lewis' stepson's name was Douglas Gresham. He was the son of Joy Davidman, who later married C.S. Lewis.
He Was born in Belfast Ireland and is a very important person and author married Joy Gresham.
He had none. He did raise Joy Gresham's children after she died until his death.
C S Lewis married Joy Gresham. Joy was an American divorcee with two sons by her previous husband. Unfortunately, although they were very happy together, Joy died from cancer after 3 years of marriage. Their story (with some alterations) is told in the movie "Shadowlands" starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger, which is well worth watching. Douglas Gresham, Joy's son, has been acting as a consultant to the filming of the Chronicles of Narnia.
The address of the Gresham Library is: 385 Nw Miller Ave, Gresham, 97030 7229
C.S. Lewis's stepchildren were named Douglas and David Gresham. They were the sons of Joy Davidman, who married Lewis in 1956.
CS Lewis married Joy Gresham. She was also an author.