A Stone for a Pillow, Madeleine LEngle
A Stone for a Pillow, Madeleine LEngle
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A Stone for a Pillow
Journeys with Jacob

Author: Madeleine L'Engle, Rachel Held Evans

Narrator: Pamela Almand

Unabridged: 8 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 02/20/2018

Synopsis

This classic work of spirituality from the author of A Wrinkle in Time offers life-transforming insights on the rich heritage of the Bible and shows how the characters of this ancient text are relevant for living the good life now.In this book for the curious, spiritual seeker, Madeleine L’Engle offers relevant lessons drawn from the life of Jacob from the Old Testament. Here, the son of Isaac becomes a spiritual companion to L’Engle, equipping her to deal with earthly and psychological struggles. Throughout her journey, L’Engle offers contemporary answers to questions that burden modern day readers and believers.With her customary fearlessness and candor, she broaches such topics as the significance of angels, redemption, sexual identity, forgiveness, and the seemingly constant conflict between good and evil.Madeleine L’Engle possesses the same ambidextrous skill of storytelling as other literary giants, including C. S. Lewis and George MacDonald. Her fictional stories appeal to generations of readers, and are equally embraced in both the secular and religious markets. But, it is her ability in her nonfiction to engage with the historical text of the Bible through a dynamic unpacking of protagonists, antagonists, and matters of faith that establishes the Genesis Trilogy as a highly treasured collection of spiritual writings. A Stone for a Pillow acts as a compass for those traveling through the tumultuous landscape of faith in our cynical and divisive modern culture.

About Madeleine L'Engle

Madeleine L’Engle was the author of more than forty-five books for all ages, among them the beloved A Wrinkle in Time, awarded the Newbery Medal; A Ring of Endless Light, a Newbery Honor Book; A Swiftly Tilting Planet, winner of the American Book Award; and the Austin family series of which Troubling a Star is the fifth book. L’Engle was named the 1998 recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards award, honoring her lifetime contribution in writing for teens. Ms. L’Engle was born in 1918 in New York City. She wrote her first book, The Small Rain, while touring with Eva Le Gallienne in Uncle Harry. She met Hugh Franklin, to whom she was married until his death in 1986, while they were rehearsing The Cherry Orchard, and they were married on tour during a run of The Joyous Season, starring Ethel Barrymore. Ms. L’Engle retired from the stage after her marriage, and the Franklins moved to northwest Connecticut and opened a general store. After a decade in Connecticut, the family returned to New York. After splitting her time between New York City and Connecticut and acting as the librarian and writer-in-residence at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Madeleine L’Engle died on September 7, 2007 at the age of 88.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Audrey

I struggle to find more to say about the second book in this trilogy other than my 5* rating. I read a lot and am not always aware how I find the books that end up on my TBR or that I read. This trilogy though I know the path. A good friend and so far 100% spot on book suggester recommended Rachel H......more

Goodreads review by Jenny

The rating is easy; the review is more difficult. I love Madeleine L'Engle and her writing, but this book doesn't feel "right" to me. I guess it would be easier to list what I like and don't like about it. What I like: L'Engle's writing style The passages about Jacob--the subtitle of the book is "Jour......more

Goodreads review by Michelle

This author always astounds me with her brilliance-from physics to scripture to world religions. She was so ahead of her time with this book that covered some very relevant topics for today. I also appreciate her openness yet no nonsense approach.......more

Goodreads review by Becky

First sentence: In the late afternoon, when the long December night had already darkened the skies, we opened Christmas cards, taking turns, reading the messages, enjoying this once-a-year being in touch with far-flung friends. There, incongruously lying among the Christmas greetings, was an officia......more

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