An award-winning author explores the meaning of family in a novel that draws parallels between the lives of a modern man and an ancient biblical king.
She also served as librarian and writer-in-residence at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan for more than thirty years..
L\'Engle documented her marriage and family life in the four-book autobiographical series, the Crosswicks Journals.
Born in New York City, L\'Engle graduated from Smith College and worked in theater, where she met her husband, actor Hugh Franklin.
Her other novels include A Wind in the Door , A Swiftly Tilting Planet , and A Ring of Endless Light .
Her best-known work, A Wrinkle in Time , one of the most beloved young adult books of the twentieth century and a Newbery Medal winner, has sold more than fourteen million copies since its publication in 1962.
About the Author: Madeleine L\'Engle (1918-2007) was an American author of more than sixty books, including novels for children and adults, poetry, and religious meditations.
From the renowned author of A Wrinkle in Time , Certain Women is a wise and "memorable work" ( Kirkus Reviews ).
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.
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 he struggles with cancer, legendary screen actor David Wheaton contemplates the one role that always eluded him: King David.
An award-winning author explores the meaning of family in a novel that draws parallels between the lives of a modern man and an ancient biblical king
