This was part of our curriculum in fourth grade years ago… a class set of this book; groups meeting to discuss ( comprehension skillls) Such a beautiful story for kids to learn empathy and adversity on their level. Thank you for sharing here…makes me want to read again! I’d forgotten the poem… love that best of all! 🥰❤️
That's so cool Joan! I just love her! The poem was actually from her latest book of poems that were never published until her granddaughter, I believe, uncovered them in a storage unit. I feel that she wrote a lot of them when her husband was sick. It's called "The Ordering of Love." You would really like it. Hope you're having a good weekend. We're still trudging along and John is doing a bit better. Poor guy. ox
Gorgeous poem. I read the Wrinkle in Time trilogy so many years ago but I would love to read those books again and see things as an adult that I'm sure I missed as a kid. It's interesting that W.I.T. was so controversial and had been interpreted so differently! The mark of a great work. Thank you for this article! Love it.
Thank you Alison! I’d love to go back and re-read too! I think it’s why I love her. She was a thinker and not afraid to question. It truly is the mark of great work. ox
I’m especially moved by the contrast between the beauty of light and the harshness of stormy weather and human actions is striking. I’ve never heard of Engle, but her words capture the sentiment of finding strength and beauty during adversity. Thank you for sharing her poem.
I have never heard of this author but will look for her books now. As a lifelong fan of C.S. Lewis and, laterally, of Philip Pullman, it sounds my type of read. What a beautiful poem. Thank you, Deborah.✨
When reading this my mother's words kept running through my mind - "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones". Where did she get that from all those years ago. Nana had perfect timing for many of her comments. I loved reading this!
That was a brilliant old saying and one that is very relevant in God's world. Casting stones, pulling the plank out of our eye, etc. It's Biblical. Nana was a classic and I loved her wisdom. Thank you mom. I love you. ox
Oh Jody, it's beautiful and reminds me of your work. I can't remember how I stumbled upon it but I think it was a God-dropping when I needed it most. ox
This was part of our curriculum in fourth grade years ago… a class set of this book; groups meeting to discuss ( comprehension skillls) Such a beautiful story for kids to learn empathy and adversity on their level. Thank you for sharing here…makes me want to read again! I’d forgotten the poem… love that best of all! 🥰❤️
That's so cool Joan! I just love her! The poem was actually from her latest book of poems that were never published until her granddaughter, I believe, uncovered them in a storage unit. I feel that she wrote a lot of them when her husband was sick. It's called "The Ordering of Love." You would really like it. Hope you're having a good weekend. We're still trudging along and John is doing a bit better. Poor guy. ox
Gorgeous poem. I read the Wrinkle in Time trilogy so many years ago but I would love to read those books again and see things as an adult that I'm sure I missed as a kid. It's interesting that W.I.T. was so controversial and had been interpreted so differently! The mark of a great work. Thank you for this article! Love it.
Thank you Alison! I’d love to go back and re-read too! I think it’s why I love her. She was a thinker and not afraid to question. It truly is the mark of great work. ox
Lovely Deborah! What a find. 🥰
I’m especially moved by the contrast between the beauty of light and the harshness of stormy weather and human actions is striking. I’ve never heard of Engle, but her words capture the sentiment of finding strength and beauty during adversity. Thank you for sharing her poem.
Great article, I have to read this book
Thank you Alex! A Wrinkle In Time right up your alley!!
I have never heard of this author but will look for her books now. As a lifelong fan of C.S. Lewis and, laterally, of Philip Pullman, it sounds my type of read. What a beautiful poem. Thank you, Deborah.✨
Thank you for reading Trudi! Yes!! You will love her ❤️ ox
Very nice, Deborah!
Thank you C.J.! ox
You’re welcome. A pleasure to read!
Thank you so much for taking the time ☺️
When reading this my mother's words kept running through my mind - "People in glass houses shouldn't throw stones". Where did she get that from all those years ago. Nana had perfect timing for many of her comments. I loved reading this!
That was a brilliant old saying and one that is very relevant in God's world. Casting stones, pulling the plank out of our eye, etc. It's Biblical. Nana was a classic and I loved her wisdom. Thank you mom. I love you. ox
Dear Deb, I am coming to read this late. Thank you so much for the tip about Madeline L'Engle's poetry. I had no idea about that book....
Oh Jody, it's beautiful and reminds me of your work. I can't remember how I stumbled upon it but I think it was a God-dropping when I needed it most. ox
Beautiful. Have a wonderful trip. Clear hour mi d of all that could weigh you down.
We have definitely been doing the fine balancing act of that! ox