Comments on: Madeleine, time

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 03:07:59 +0000

There is never a veil on Madeline L’Engle. She tops my all time favorite list. And, really, she has never gone out of style for me, never become something irrelevant or “old.” She remains fabulous. But iy would be nice to share them with someone.

By: nelliem

nelliem — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:17:23 +0000

So interesting, indeed….great to hear about Erin and from Erin!
There was a great article in THe Atlantic last month about that new series “Twilight.” The author talked about her adolescent love of literature, the particular way it makes you feel, the glow it leaves you with for life. Writing this article as an adult, examining the popularity of the series, she sees the way it impacts teens. And it takes her back to her own childhood, reading. Reminded me of so many things….

By: lmuscato

lmuscato — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:45:21 +0000

Erin, that’s a completely beautiful way to think about it; thank you for adding those thoughts and reminder about the many things a good book can be.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:33:41 +0000

First, let me say what an honor it is to be mentioned on my favorite blog!!

I was going to object and say that you shouldn’t avoid going back to re-read your childhood favorites, but then you closed up the thought perfectly with the idea of only going back when you have someone else to read them too. I think that’s perfect.

For me, I guess I never let Madeleine lapse. I’ve read A Ring of Endless Light almost every two years since I was probably 11 or 12. So, for me, reading the book again isn’t about rediscovering the story, it’s about rediscovering who I was when I first read it. As I’ve grown older, regretably, I’ve felt like I’ve lost some of the best parts of myself. Going back to the book reminds me who I was at that time and let’s me strive to retain some of those things I’ve started to lose – be it wonderment, purity, hope, or compassion.

Long live young adult fiction!