The Summer of the Great-Grandmother (The Crosswicks Journals)

by Madeleine L'Engle

First published 1198

Madeleine L'Engle's mother is in the twilight of her life. As the great-grandmother's health declines, L'Engle tenderly observes the small moments that define her final days. Amidst the practical challenges of caregiving, she finds solace in her mother's quiet wisdom and the steadfast bond of their family. This journal is less about the inevitability of death than the beauty of a full life, as L'Engle celebrates her mother's resilience and the precious gifts of time together. Fans of L'Engle's other Crosswicks memoirs will appreciate this intimate portrait of love and loss.

Genres: literary-fiction, family-life, grief, 20th-century, biography-memoir, 21st-century

Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family

Period: 20th century

242 pages · Paperback · Open Road Media

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