First published 1979
Madeleine L'Engle retreats to her secluded country home, a 'circle of quiet' where she can ponder the rhythms of life. Amid the birdsong and rustling leaves, she finds solace in the simple pleasures of nature and solitude. As she reflects on her career, relationships, and the eternal questions that haunt the human experience, L'Engle's intimate musings offer a window into the creative process and the wisdom that comes from a life fully lived. At the heart of this journal lies the author's abiding faith in the power of self-discovery and the beauty that can be found in the ordinary.
Genres: nature, essays, literary-fiction, christian, autobiography, memoir, biography-memoir, inspirational
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: reflective-narrative
Period: 20th Century
254 pages · Paperback · Open Road Media