Will Vaus

Today I received a letter from Fr. Julian Stead, one of Sheldon Vanauken's closest friends, complimenting me on my recently published biography on Vanauken. Fr. Julian writes, "I congratulate you in your economy in words....It is well-written, pleasant & easy to read. You capture Van's character too." To learn more about the book click here:  Sheldon Vanauken: The Man Who Received "A Severe Mercy"

Here are some photos from my recent visit to some sites mentioned by Sheldon Vanauken in A Severe Mercy . . . . The Perch in Binsey Interior of The Perch The church yard of St. Margaret's, Binsey, where Van & Davy's ashes were scattered. Interior of St. Margaret's The organ played by Davy St. Margaret's Well which also figures in the Alice stories by Lewis Carroll Street sign above and approximate location of The Studio (now demolished) below: "Ah Studio! We'll meet again. It won't be gaslight in the lane, But just as gentle, only brighter. And Jack on Aslan's back. We'll sing His glory Around those two: One Love-truth. Old world will give one final 'crack!' Our hearts could not be lighter." Dom Julian, O.S.B. (Upon reading the Oxford chapters of A Severe Mercy in manuscript.)