Recommended Book: Certain Women
By: Madeleine L’Engle
CERTAIN WOMEN
By: MADELEINE L’ENGLE
ISBN: 978-1504049467
QUESTIONS EXPLORED:
- What makes a family, and what is the importance of family in our lives?
- How do loyalty and love interact, and where are they at odds?
- What might forgiveness cost, and how might it transform lives?
WHAT I LOVE:
While I loved reading this book the first time through as a reader, I have returned to it multiple times as a writer. It’s a masterclass in crafting complex relationships on the page through dialogue, backstory, and action. As with everything else Madeleine L’Engle wrote, this book strikes a resonant chord with me, waking me up to a more fully present way of moving through each day. With each scene, she reminds me of how valuable each moment of our lives are. Live as an artist, live with intention, live with laughter and joy.
PUBLISHER DESCRIPTION:
As he struggles with cancer, legendary screen actor David Wheaton contemplates the one role that always eluded him: King David. Comparing his own life to that of the biblical ruler, David recalls his own numerous wives and children, forcing his daughter Emma to confront the memories of her family’s unconventional past.
As David’s loved ones gather to say goodbye to their patriarch, Certain Women masterfully links past and present in an emotional story rich in dramatic tradition, showcasing the struggles—both ordinary and extraordinary—of family life.
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