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enjoyable
This story always intrigued me with its matter of fact story telling and real characters.Plus it is another story that ties together characters from various novels.

This book is awful!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't read The Young Unicorns!!! It is a huge dissapointment!!! Instead of being about Vicky Austin growing up, it is about sci fi rays and manipulated minds. The Young Unicorns barely talks about Vicky at all! It also is a little hard to understand because of all of the technology. There is hardly any background information given about the Austins in New York. If you have read Meet the Austins and The Moon by Night and are expecting the same kind of book in The Young Unicorns, you'll be really dissapointed. I definently was.

The Young Unicorns
I've been reading this book over and over again since I was in my teens.It's always relevant, and I cannont recommend it, or any other book by Ms. Lengle highly enough.the strugle between good and evil takes place in the highest levels of Church authorities, and the ending, while a bit predictable, still comes about as a surprise.the new characters are wonderfully written, and you care about them almost as much as the Austins you already know, right away.
if you have a teenager, this book shouldn't be missed, by either of you.there's a lot to talk about.

lovely
The more stories I read by Madeleine the more I become enthralled by the world that she creates. Her books are gems, and teach me about life and living. Although we live naturally through breathing and eating and drinking, there is much more then that and that is what Madeleine shows us. One of my favorite things that Madeleine is known for saying is how we should be able to be 10, 20, 35,58, and so on.

Interesting Sequel to "The Moon by Night"
I thouroughly enjoyed both of the previous Austin family books and looked forward to this one as being similiar. This was a very good L'Engle book, but reminded me more of "The Arm of the Starfish" than the Austin series. Nonetheless, it was a very enjoyable read.

An intriguing mystery, new characters, and more of a look at Rob and Suzy than the usual focus on Vicky. It was nice to see Canon Tallis again. I liked the way Ms. L'Engle weaves in spiritual truths: we are truly free only in obedience/submission to God.

I'm looking forward to the rest of the Austin series, and I hope Emily and Dave make a cameo or at least have a mention in the next books. I also want to note that one should definitely read "The Arm of the Starfish" before they read this novel. Though different series, they connect and "Starfish" will be spoiled unless you read it first. ... Read more

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The birth of Jesus was a Glorious Impossible. Like love, it cannot be explained, it can only be rejoiced in. And that is what master storyteller Madeleine L'Engle does in this compellingly written narrative, inspired by Giotto's glorious frescoes from the Scrovegni Chapel in Padua. With a simple clarity that illuminates the life of Christ, Madeleine L'Engle gives eloquent voice to the miracle of God's love. ... Read more

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Very glad to see this is still in print
I bought this as a gift for my niece/goddaughter about 11 years ago and have wished I'd got one for myself ever since. It is simply gorgeous with a very moving text. You don't have to be a committed believer to enjoy this lovely book.

bought this book for a friend and wished she'd kept it.
As an artist with an Master's degree in painting, I was amazed by the stunning reproductions in this "children's" book, and kept looking at it, and looking at it. The reproductions are so vivid, the textso appropriate, and the book so well designed that I could almost imagine Iwas walking through the chapel myself. It was the first time I'd seen thefrescos in an order the artist intended, which made them even morepowerful. Eventually the book went to a friend who admires frescos, butthere was such a sense of intimacy in it that I've been searching foranother copy for well over a year. The text and the images meldbeautifully, and I can honestly say it's the first story of Christ's lifeI've seen where I felt the illustrations or text didn't "get in theway". Even if you're a fesco fan who's more interested in Giotto thanin the story, tear up your check for that expensive art book and buy thisfirst.

Jesus' life in great frescoes
As an art educator, church librarian, and special lecture person who linksart with religion at my church, I can highly recommend this gorgeous bookto you.Madeleine L'Engle is one of my favorite writers and she presentsthe life of Christ in flowing prose.I even picked up a few facts I didnot know.The book is illustrated using various panels from the ScrovegniChapel in Padua, Italy which adds sumptuousness to its narrative.As achild I was drawn to picture books like this because of their medieval,almost Oriental appearance, so if you wish to influence your children toappreciate a good story well told and illustrated, select this book.Thetext is on an 9-13 year old level.The "glorious impossible" issomething that cannot be explained but only rejoiced in, and I think thatsums up God's gift of Jesus to us in a very satisfying way.Enjoy.

THought provoking and beautiful
I remember reading this book in the store when it first came out, and it has stuck with me since.Madeline L' Engle gives a thoughtful, sensitive twist on a timeless story, and writes iin such a prosethat you could easily imagine reading aloud to young children. I have searched for it for years, and ampleased to discover it in print again.

The best children's Bible book I've ever seen
Are you looking for a book to read to your children to share your faith, tell the story of Christ, and inspire your child and yourself to feel the joys of giving, forgiveness, commitment, and love?This is THE book for you. L'Engle's extraodinary and inspiring writing style was never so beautiful as in this faithful retelling of the Gospels.It uses both simple, everyday language and the more complex quotes of the Bible to render a tale that is both easy to read and mystical- a hard task in Children's Bible literature.Her comments on the feelings and activities of both Jesus and others are so spiritually aware that adults will end up thinking about it long after the bookis finished.In particular, her thoughts on Judas and his motivation were thoughtful, compassionate, and shed the first positive light I have ever seen given to this character.She brings up points I had never considered--- After Jesus rose He said "Peace be with you" not "Where were you when I needed you" - with such simplicity that one can't help wonder why they didn't consider it before.Along side L'Engle's rich prose is artwork beautiful enough to be awed over by adults, but detailed enough you'll laugh as children comment, "Hey, Lazarus really looks dead!""The Glorious Impossible" is beautiful, gentle, rich, and assuring- a perfect book to introduce not only Christ but what he taught as well. ... Read more

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fairly good
The book in which we meet Adam and see how he ties to the Murrays.A good read more for where it takes the characters rather than what actually occurs in the book.

A suspense novel for older teens and adults
This book is basically a cloak-and-dagger suspense novel that lacks the fantasy elements of the "Wrinkle in Time" series or the down-to-earth human touches of the Austin family series.The teenage protagonist, Adam Eddington, gets a summer job helping an eminent but reclusive scientist, Dr. O'Keefe, with his marine biology experiments.Dr. O'Keefe is none other than Calvin O'Keefe from the "Wrinkle" books, now grown up and married to his old friend Meg Murry.They have a number of children including a precocious twelve-year-old daughter, Polyhymnia (Poly for short), who develops a crush on Adam.

Meanwhile, a beautiful and mysterious girl closer to Adam's age, named Kali, keeps popping up, telling Adam he's in danger and shouldn't trust anyone, and trying to get information from him about Dr. O'Keefe's work.It seems that Dr. O'Keefe has found a way to allow humans to regenerate limbs or heal themselves as starfish do.Certain shadowy figures, warmonger types, are quite anxious to get hold of this research and use it to military advantage.Much intrigue results, including a kidnapping, a double cross, and a murder, with the O'Keefe's family friend Canon Tallis ( a pun on "Tallis' Canon" for adults in the know) and a young agent on the side of the good guys.They eventually reveal Kali as being the daughter of one of the evil bad guys, working on behalf of her father.In the end, Kali is only saved from getting her just desserts by the kindness of Adam and Dr. O'Keefe.

I read this book many times as an adolescent, and enjoyed the suspenseful elements.At times it reads like a James Bond tale for teenagers.But I have to admit the plot was way over my head.It was only as an adult that I was able to follow all of the very twisted plot.The work that Dr. O'Keefe is doing, and why the bad guys are interested in it, is obliquely explained in a manner that isn't clear to the young reader. And for much of the book, it's unclear exactly who are the good guys and who are the bad guys here.Everybody is just kind of inscrutable.Adam is also a pretty flat character whose main function seems to be to meet everybody in the story and report what they all say to each other, then let other "good" and "evil" characters perform the "heavy lifting" of moving the plot along.

The ending, where Adam apparently develops and professes feelings for Poly, seems to come out of the blue and also seems weird given that Poly is presented throughout the book as a precocious child and a nuisance, not a potential love interest.I was also disappointed to discover, as an adult, that Adam and Poly show up in several more L'Engle books each but don't go on to have a relationship, and Adam actually ends up as the love interest for Vicky Austin in the later Austin family chronicles.(Vicky is not in "Arm of the Starfish" at all. )

This might be a fun book for adult L'Engle fans to read, especially those who are trying to sort out all the different character and family lines, but I think it would be just as hard for young readers to follow today as it was for me to understand it at age 11 or 12.I would therefore recommend it only for older teens and adults.

Excellent!
Dear Reader,

I found this book to be very enjoyable. It was well written, exciting and the plot was clever. I had only readA Wrinkle in Time previously by Madeline L'engle, but I though that The Arm of the Starfish was superior.

It is the story of a16 year old boy by the name of Adam, who goes out to become a assistant to a famous scientist over the summer. On the way he meet a beautiful girl, a fat priest, and a redheaded child. Right off the adventure begins with a warning from the beautiful girl, Kali, concerning the priest and child. However, the priest and the child seem to think that it is Kali that is in the wrong. As the plot continues the book Adam is forced to take a side, deciding whom he will follow, giving the reader an interesting view into right and wrong.There is never a dull moment as Adam is forced to play the double agent as he gets mixed up into the lives and schemes from both opposing sides.

Over all this was a very rewarding read. I believe that I am going to check out some of L'engels other books foryoung adults.

Sincerely,

Frank Opinion

Superb on many levels
The Arm of the Starfish is my favorite L'Engle book for many of the reasons previous reviewers have cited.I also agree with the last reviewer that there's more here than meets the eye.The names of most of the characters are significant.For example, the real life fourth century namesakes of Didymus, Macrina and her brothers Basil and Gregory, and Chrysostom and his teacher Diodore, shared an important belief (you might be surprised) around which the story revolves and climaxes.

Except for the Bible and C.S. Lewis' The Last Battle, I've never read a more powerful last two to three pages of a book.Thanks to Starfish and what it represents, for me too, everywhere there seems to be light.

Not what you'd expect, but GREAT!
This book will take you by surprise, if you are used to the generally famous Madeline L'Engle fare.This is maybe her least-famous book, but it deserves HIGH praise.As an English professor, this is one which I will file away to teach or reference in the future.
Christian audiences will thrill to decipher this book, as L'Engle is duly noted for her writing as allegory.Who do these characters represent?Why do they do what they do? This would make an excellent debate for highschoolers reading this book..... and the trick is, you would not even guess you were reading fiction written by a Christian author.This is what L'Engle does best: she communicates her points through a great story without ever losing her focus.
Don't miss this book!If you can get past your own expectations, you will LOVE the ride. ... Read more

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If you liked the time trilogy, you'll like these stories.
With the same sense of wonder and matter-of-fact descriptions of the incredible as "A Wrinkle in Time" and it's sequels, these two stories of what might have happened in the life of Jesus while he lived in Egypt are WONDERFUL.It's a treat to look at Jesus life from a fantasy aspect, and any Madeline L'Engle fan will enjoy these stories immensely.I highly recommend them to all. ... Read more

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Madeleine L'Engle is Dear to my heart
Madeleine L'Engle is a wonderful woman who has her own thoughts about faith and religion that prove to be close to the heart. I recommend this book if you are open to learning about your own faith potential, if youlove children's books, or if you love eating chocolate jelly beans. Pleasetake me seriously! This book is one I want to have for myself so I can bereminded over and over how children's authors take special care toincorporate faithful things for children to consider. ... Read more

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Love this book
A poem quoted in this book, by Henry Vaughn:

"There is in God (some say)
A deep, but dazzling darkness; As men here
Say it is late and dusky, because they
See not all clear"

Faith explained.

One of the best and most underrated YA novels
When most people hear Madeleine L'Engle they think of A Wrinkle in Time.And while that is an exceptionally great novel, A Ring of Endless Light (a Newberry Honor book) is, in my opinion, far superior.The writing is exquisite, the themes subtle yet powerful, and the characters are wonderfully real.It steps delicately to the edge of the fantastic, yet maintains a very realistic sense of the narrator - 15 year old Vicky Austin - with all the trials and tribulations of being a hormonal 15 year old poet navigating her way in the world through life, death, and love.I highly recommend this book to any young girl who is experiencing the death of a loved one.When I read it for the first time I was about 13 and had just lost my mother.This book definitely changed my life, for the better.I don't think you will be disappointed if you give this novel a try.

One of my favorite books of all time
Not everyone will appreciate or understand this book, but if you are a person of a certain caliber (a "kindred spirit," if you will - for lack of a better term), then you will love this book.

one of the best novels ever
One of my favorite if not my all time favorite L'Engle novels.Vicky is a great heroine and Adam is just wonderful plus it has dolphins.IN this book it seems like Zachary finally got what was coming to him even though he did not in the end.I find him very frustrating.

Perfect.
This is a beautifully-written, incredible book. Lydia is a strong-willed, well-defined character, who it is impossible not to like. The way she tells her story, using words that are at the same time elegant and eloquent, but achingly, forcefully human, is entrancing and makes time just fly by as the story goes on. As it does, it becomes increasingly clear that what is important here is not the plot itself, but the incredible young woman who serves as a narrator. The book's title, "A Ring of Endless Light", is not only the name of a poem by 17th-century author Henry Vaughn, referenced throughout the novel, but also a perfect description of our protagonist. It is impossible to know her and not fall in love with her.

In a word, perfect. ... Read more

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Presents stories and scenes from the Old Testament rewritten by the author and accompanied by children's paintings. ... Read more

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visual and poetic theology
I must say at the outset that I love Madeleine L'engle for many reasons but chiefly,inspires me as both an artist and theologian.Here is a short collection of her meditations on Old Testament stories accompanied by children's illustrations of the story chosen from an international competition.It is indeed a treasure of theological insight from both elder and child.It is as the cover says, "The result is a delight for the eye and an inspired reminder of the glory and struggle of God's people."If I had children, I can imagine using this book to inspire them to create their own images of biblical narratives. ... Read more

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Literature of such great writers as C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Madeleine L'Engle, Charles Williams, G. K. Chesterton, John Buyan, Dante and others is examined in this introductory volume to Christian mythopoeia. ... Read more

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Fascinating
This book is a fascinating look at ten Christian mythmakers, that is authors who have used the power of myth to convey Christian truths in a new way. The narrative begins with John Bunyan and his seminal Pilgrim's Progress, continues through George Macdonald, G.K. Chesterton, Charles Williams, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and finishes up with Madeleine L'Engle, Walter Wangerin, Robert Siegel, and Hannah Hurnard.

Professor Hein begins with a short biography of the author, and then proceeds to explain the author's work, examining its theology and significance. I found this book to be quite fascinating, with the author giving me a look at these masterpieces of Christian literature in a way that I had never thought of before. If you are a fan of any of the authors above, then I highly recommend that you get this book!

What is your Media?
Fantasy's "breaking away" from the primary sensory world offers a journey into the unknown to experience the REAL, according to Rolland Hein. We all have a Mythos (worldview); this cherished text sharpens the Christian sensibility by using the secondary worlds to help us understand spiritual concepts. Out-of-print version has been updated, a superior gift to anyone interested in Christianity, Fantasy, Narnia, Middle Earth, Imagination, or any of the Oxford Christian Writer or their successors.

Entering into the Myth that became Fact
This is one of the best introductions to popular Christian fiction that seeks to draw the reader into the world of meaning. too often modern literature, followingearlier reductionist authors, strips the inner meaning of life away, leaving a dark, bleak universe void of any real and lasting meaning by which the reader can transcend the shadows of life. The authors covered in this short intro do the opposite by enlivening the universe with meaning, playfulness, sobriety, and joy.

Lewis, Chesterton, Bunyan, Charles Williams, George MacDonald, Tolkien, L'Engle, and Walter Wangerin are discussed individually with a fantastic apologia for their literary forms as an introduciton. A great read! Enjoy!

Great literary criticism of the Christian "Mythmakers"
In this relatively short work, Rolland Hein manages to successfully review and critique the works of many Christian authors who created mythological stories.The critiques, ranging from Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress" to Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings," are arranged chronologically, beginning with Dante and ending with contemporary 'mythmakers.'

The reviews not only cover the works and the Christian elements in them, they also provide useful information and good insight into the lives of these men and women.Quotes are presented, giving the authors' views on the art of Christian mythmaking and their attitudes toward the various ways we can discover truth.

This book is excellent.It is very well-written, and thoughtfully organized.The insight it provides on such authors as Tolkien, Lewis, and MacDonald is invaluable.If you are interested in one or more of these authors, get this book--it may help you to better understand them or even discover new authors and new worlds to explore. ... Read more

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The only available reference that provides an overview and interpretation of L'Engle's body of work, "Suncatcher" also includes excerpts from more than 30 of her books. ... Read more

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The best Madeleine L'Engle Resource available!
Considering the vast literary contribution of Madeleine L'Engle, this book surely took monumental effort -- fortunately it doesn't read that way. Carole Chase is to be congratulated for producing a biographical &critical work that is academically responsible and imminently readable; shehas created the first comprehensive L'Engle resource and she has done itwith "a heart".

If your reading of Madeleine L'Engle hasproduced a desire for you to know this fascinating author better --Suncatcher is for you. Not only will you be engaged by her fervancy andspiritual vision, you will likely be astounded at how widely she haswritten. Chase has ignored nothing -- drawing from the more than fiftybooks of fiction, poetry and philosophical/theological writings as well asmany of her unpublished letters and other work.

Plus, this new additionhas tremendously valuable new resources for the serious L'Engle reader:

·Madeleine L'Engle's 1963 Newbery Medal Acceptance Address (Very Rare)

· Aforward by Madeleine L'Engle herself (New)

· Comprehensive and up-to-daterelational diagrams, clearly illustrating the interconnections amongL'Engle's fictional characters and families (This is outstanding!)

·Newly-created, comprehensive character catalog with cross-references!

·AND... this new edition is fully up to date with respect to Madeleine'smost recent books and publications as of late 1998.

After readingSuncatcher, I wanted to go back and re-read Wrinkle in Time and I disoveredmany other L'Engle books that I want to read for the first time.

ReadSuncatcher: A Study of Madeleine L'Engle and Her Writing... you won't bedisappointed! ... Read more

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For half a century, Madeleine L'Engle has been cherishedby young and old for her classic young adult books, such as A Wrinklein Time, A Ring of Endless Light, and A Swiftly Tilting Planet and forher 50-plus adult fiction, fantasy, poetry, and spiritual titles.Nowin Celebration of L'Engle's 80th birthday, the original MadeleineL'Engle, Suncatcher has been completely updated.In the only analysisof the complete works of this popular and prolific author available,Carole Chase presents an insightful and comprehensive study ofL'Engle's writings, her beliefs, and her spiritual vision.Her manyfans will be enthusiastic about this updated edition with a forewordby Madeleine L'Engle herself, as well as information on her newesttitles. ... Read more

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Fascinating
This book is a fascinating look at ten Christian mythmakers, that is authors who have used the power of myth to convey Christian truths in a new way. The narrative begins with John Bunyan and his seminal Pilgrim's Progress, continues through George Macdonald, G.K. Chesterton, Charles Williams, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and finishes up with Madeleine L'Engle, Walter Wangerin, Robert Siegel, and Hannah Hurnard.

Professor Hein begins with a short biography of the author, and then proceeds to explain the author's work, examining its theology and significance. I found this book to be quite fascinating, with the author giving me a look at these masterpieces of Christian literature in a way that I had never thought of before. If you are a fan of any of the authors above, then I highly recommend that you get this book!

If you enjoy these authors, this book is a must read!
I had the privilege of taking courses under Dr Hein in the early 90's at Wheaton.He is a very knowledgeable teacher and has great affection for the people he is writing about in this book.If you have any interest inthese authors, this book is a must read.I wasn't aware that he hadwritten this book when I came across it looking for books on GeorgeMacDonald and C.S. Lewis.As an Economics major, I somehow ended up takingfour Lit. classes from Dr Hein because he is such a good instructor andpassionate about his subject matter.

Good overview of ideas of the writers
Christian Mythmakers is a good overview of some of the thoughts and ideas of various Christian fantasy writers.While the chapter on John Bunyan is basically little more than a summary of Pilgrim's Progress, the rest of thebook is interesting and thought provoking.The chapter on Charles Williamsis a "must read" for anyone interested in or confused byWilliams' work. ... Read more

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Adds depth to stories of Biblical characters
A Cry Like a Bell is a book of poems from the point of view of Biblical "characters", including animals (such as the ram caught in the thicket in the story of Abraham and Isaac).Madeleine L'Engle's ability to present things from the heart of each person, from Eve and Moses to Mary Magdalene and Barnabas, adds emotion and depth to the stories. The thoughts of characters who are merely mentioned in the Bible gave me the most to consider and empathize with.The fifth star in the rating is missing due to the comparison to her best works (such as Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art, my personal favorite).

Exellent
This was a wonderful book.It followedMadeliene L'Engles writting style.It was discriptive interesting and entertaining.You won't be able to put it down.If you liked her other books you will difinetly love thisone. ... Read more

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Bless the bastard
I borrowed a copy of this book from the library, and I hope it comes back in print.I'd like my own copy.I brought it to a coffee shop where a friend examined it and exclaimed, "Madeline L'Engle wrote non-fiction?"Yes, and I actually prefer her lesser-known non-fiction.This delightful book is not a commentary per se on the Genesis account of Jacob.Like Madeline's Crosswick memoirs, it meanders around the story of Jacob, occasionally settling on an event, then flitting to something else, a personal recollection, a challenging story, all the while somehow retaining the focus that Jacob's story is our story.Is anyone less likely to receive or deserve a blessing than Jacob?Yet we too are blessed in all our imperfection, which makes it possible for us to love and reconcile with other flawed people.Some readers may disapprove of the evangelical universalism expressed, but Madeline was a Christian hopevist, holding out optimism that the redemption and reconciliation of the cross would eventually extend to all, bringing wholeness, in spite of what appears discord, brokenness, and dissonance in the fallen universe.Throughout the book Madeline keeps returning to her jury duty experience, and the fate of two slimy defendants, who seem much like Jacob.She has no choice but to "bless the bastards"."God will bless, but we must play our own part in the blessing."

"It is not frivolous to say that sin is discourtesy."
I have been thinking a great deal lately about the notion of forgiveness. Forgiving God, forgiving other people, ultimately forgiving myself. A Stone for a Pillow fit in very well for this kind of thinking. Although L'Engle tends to veer across a variety of subjects, the work has unity in a trio of subjects: Isolation, Forgiveness/Blessing, and the nature of sin.

Along the way she also stops at her usual wide discussion of sub-topics. For instance, when considering the nature of sin she also deplores people who desire to see sin and the devil in everything. She also reminds us that it was to the sinners that Christ preached.

I have not read the first book in the trilogy. (I did not buy it knowing that it was part of a trilogy.) I did not feel any particular lack for the experience, so I suppose that it stands just fine on its own. It is a thought-provoking book. I found myself reading it out loud to my partner at dinner for several nights running and discussing what L'Engle had to say. Highly recommended if you are interested in a book that explores the kind of Christianity that puts blessing over forensic punishment.

Madeline has done it again....
Although this second book in Madeline's little trilogy of nonfiction is not quite up to par with "AND IT WAS GOOD," it still is worthy of buying, owning, believing and living.

"A STONE FOR A PILLOW" goes all over the board.While using Jacob as a diving board, Madeline reaches deep within herself and explores her faith and asks so many wonderful questions.Her chapter entitled "What are we looking for?" is nothing short of brilliant and sheerly wonderful Madeline.

The greatest thing about this book is the non-linear style of jumping from idea to idea that explores ideas and thoughts with the reader without getting them lost in the shuffle of loaded questions.Madeline gracefully brings the reader along on a journey with herself.She proclaims she doesn't have all the answers but she does give reasons for her beliefs and that's encouraging engouh!If you haven't read it and are a fan of Madeline's nonfiction work, buy this book immediately!

I love this book!
This book changed my life. Before I read this book I was an average teen,you know, I didn't like reading that much. Then I read this book and all Ido now is read! Since I started reading my grades have gone up dramaticallyand I was put in the gifted program and the Honors Society. ... Read more

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A Heartwarming Book
This book is lovely.The photographs and the prose are so heartwarming! My son is grown now and has three sons of his own, and the book sits on my library shelf - I love to reach for it and look through it - because it always makes me feel so rich and blessed for having a son. ... Read more