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Title: A Circle of Quiet by Madeleine L'Engle ISBN: 0-06-254503-5 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 01 January, 1984 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.17 (12 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Wisdom for Humans
Comment: Madeleine L'Engles wonderful book A Circle of Quiet was full of many "a-ha" moments - moments where I thought, "I know exactly what she means," or, "I've thought that too." As a writer, I find her discussion of rejection to be empowering. As a Christian, I find her doubts to be reassuring because I have them too. L'Engle is frank and critical without stooping to meanness. She is often as critical of herself as she is of others or of society. Her writing is clear and vivid. I can see her surroundings and hear her family's voices as I read her words. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys memoirs.
Rating: 5
Summary: I bought 10 copies of this and passed it out to my friends.
Comment: When I first read this, I was a young mother, working full time and trying to get a master's degree! This book became my "Circle of Quiet" where I could slow down and remember what was important to me. When it came out in paperback, I dipped into the grocery money and bought 10 copies and gave it to every friend, saying "You've got to read this." Madeline L'Engle's way of sharing the magic and mystery of everyday life probably saved my sanity. It was like having an older "wise woman" friend to go to. I've always been grateful she was there when I needed her
Rating: 5
Summary: A book that draws you closer and closer into truth...
Comment: After the first 1/4 of the book, I was unsure of where it was going. Then, after entering into "kairos" (as Madeleine refers to it as..the Greek work for time which means time not being confined) with the book, I found myself getting deeper and deeper into it.
The first time Madeleine really goes off and tells a story of her small town and the new couple that came in and "changed" things up a bit, I started to smile. I could relate...ever so much and this made me play out my own story as I read hers. I became so involved that I forgot the time, forget what page I was on and almost forgot that I was reading. That is where I first experienced kairos with "A Circle of Quiet" and thankfully, it was a transcendent moment at that.
I still am thinking of the title and wondering if that is wholly appropriate for a book like this. I'm not sure. I think it means something a little different to me....but again, this is subjective stuff and extremely personal. Anyone with an imagination alive enough will experience something deep and profound and beautiful and wonderful from this book. Anyone who lacks this, I would suggest rediscovering your imaginiation before entering into this book: truth is overflowing here, but when you don't believe in imagination, mystery and myth, it will be very hard to read this book and get anything out of it. :)
Thanks again Madeleine for a wonderful read; although it took me for a loop, I'm glad where I ended up by the last page.
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Title: The Summer of the Great-Grandmother by Madeleine L'Engle ISBN: 006254506X Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 01 January, 1984 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Irrational Season (The Crosswicks Journal, Book 3) by Madeleine L'Engle ISBN: 0866839461 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 01 January, 1984 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Two-Part Invention: The Story of a Marriage (The Crosswicks Journal, Book 4) by Madeleine L'Engle ISBN: 0062505017 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 18 October, 1989 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: Glimpses of Grace: Daily Thoughts and Reflections by Madeleine L'Engle ISBN: 0060652810 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 14 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: When the Heart Waits : Spiritual Direction for Life's Sacred Questions by Sue Monk Kidd ISBN: 0060645873 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 11 September, 1992 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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