This biography follows the life of JRR Tolkien from his childhood to his death. There are many little details from his life that shaped his personality, memories from childhood that are reflected in his fiction writings, and special people in his life who greatly influenced him.

This is such a short book that it serves as a good introduction to the life of JRR Tolkien. However, because I have already read several biographies of Tolkien, as well as most of his written works and letters, I didn't learn anything new or get a new perspective on his life.

One of the highlights of any Tolkien biography is his beautiful romance with his wife, Edith. Their forbidden romance was the inspiration for the tale of Beren and Luthien. They remained true to each other, despite the obstacles in their path, and won true love in the end.

I did like that the overall focus of the book is Tolkien's faith in God. His mother's faith really inspired him to love God and to be immersed in the Catholic church. His faith was instrumental in the conversion of his friend, C.S. Lewis. His writings also deeply reflect the Christian faith, since Tolkien believed that God created us to be sub-creators.

The writing style is good, and keeps your interest. The book is well-written and obviously well-researched.