Madeleine L’Engle, author of the groundbreaking children’s novel A Wrinkle in Time, was a clumsy girl, born to older parents who loved her and wanted her but weren’t sure quite what to do with her …
Source: Madeleine L’Engle: A New Perspective on Science and Girls |
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I enjoyed this read!
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It is, isn’t – I had no idea of the author’s personal story.
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I didn’t either. Thank you, Sarah.
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Good article. I didn’t know the book at all.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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It was very well known for our generation so I’m surprised! x
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Me too. x
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One of my all time favorite books ever since my 4th grade teacher read it aloud to us.
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I must read it again!
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Wonderful book. Hope you are enjoying a good day…..Janet 🙂 xx
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Indeed! xx
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Great article. I’ve never read this book, but now I will!
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Oh yes, do!
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What a wonderful world L’Engle created. I enjoyed it as a child, and then with my own children. Thanks for the link (looking forward to the movie, too!) (K)
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Which reminds me that I must check whether my nieces and nephew have ever read it and put that right if they haven’t!
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A good idea!
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What a heartbreaking start to life, but it lead to a remarkable one. Thanks for sharing this. I haven’t read “A Wrinkle in Time” since I was a kid. It’s time to read it again! 🙂
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I know. I had no idea. Yes, I must read it again too.
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Lovely looking book, sounds like a great story
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Definitely.
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What a fascinating article. She had such a tough start to life but must have been incredibly strong-minded to go through so much and all the rejections. I’ve never heard of the book but I’m intrigued.
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It’s a lesson to us all!
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Thanks for sharing, Sarah. She truly deserved her success.
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Yes.
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I read that book and loved it! Her own history is amazing, and I will look for the movie and the biography. Thank you!
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Likewise!
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Reblogged this on From 1 Blogger 2 Another.
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I did say thank you but my comments on other sites are being eaten up today!
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Why thank you kind lady. Appreciate hearing from you!
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