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“She seems to have had the ability to stand firmly on the rock of her past while living completely and unregretfully in the present.”

Quote by Madeleine L'Engle

Book:The Crosswicks Journals: A Circle of Quiet, The Summer of the Great-Grandmother, The Irrational Season, and Two-Part Invention

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The Crosswicks Journals: A Circle of Quiet, The Summer of the Great-Grandmother, The Irrational Season, and Two-Part Invention

This compilation includes four works by the author Madeleine L'Engle, each offering a unique perspective on life's complexities and the human spirit. 'The Crosswicks Journals: A Circle of Quiet' delves into the quiet moments of life, 'The Summer of the Great-Grandmother' focuses on family history and loss, 'The Irrational Season' addresses the unpredictability of life, and 'Two-Part Invention' combines personal narrative with reflections on creativity and faith. more

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Madeleine L'Engle

American writer, born on November 29, 1918, and died on September 6, 2007. Madeleine L'Engle is renowned for her science fiction and fantasy novels, with her most famous work being 'A Wrinkle in Time'. more

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