A Wrinkle in Time is a children’s fantasy book written by Madeleine L’Engle. It is aimed at children from 10 years and up, but I would say it rather suits children from 12 years and up. In fact, this book is quite an alternative book that I think will be be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age, who is interested in science, philosophy and spirituality.
Meg, our heroine, is the oldest child in a family of six. She doesn’t feel like she is anything special, except perhaps good in maths. She is not beautiful like her mother or smart like her little brother. Nevertheless, when Meg, her baby brother and their friend, Calvin, set out on a mission to find Meg’s long lost scientist father, it is Meg who has to step up and be the real hero. But can she really defeat the darkness known as IT all by herself? And how in the world is she going to do that when her prodigy brother and brilliant father have already failed?
This book is different, very different. It is full of symbolism, philosophical and scientific references, and quotes from different cultures and respected cultural personalities. The scientific principles explained in the book is not easy to understand, not even for me and I am an adult! The book has been labeled a science fantasy novel, but to me, it feels more like a fable. It is definitely a book with a strong message, and the whole story is built up specifically to convey this message.
In my opinion, this book is perfect for those whom we call Star children (Indigo-, Crystal -, and rainbow children). People who feel they have been born with an insight that nobody else seems to have, or perhaps a very rare and powerful talent that often urges them to be light workers; someone who dedicates their life to show mankind the way onwards.
I would absolutely recommend this book to all star children, light workers, and children and adults alike who have a special interest in science, philosophy and spirituality.
It is a short book, and most definitely worth the read!
P.S I just learnt that this book is being made into a movie, starring Oprah Winfrey and Reese Witherspoon, that will be released next year. I will say, it is a much needed story to be told.
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Then at your hearts blessing young lady, I shall keep my eye out for it. There is a need for a good ‘message’ right about now ❤ 😀
Yeah, there certainly is. 😊. It is a much needed message, I just hope, when they make the movie, that it is that message they focus on, and not on making it all action-packed.
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I like the science and the special talents that I think most of us have but lost as we grew up. I rate this book 10 out of 10. I read all of the series and love them all.
I love it too! I didn’t quite get all the science stuff, but science was not my best subject in school 😜. But I loved the philosophy! Except for the God stuff, I felt like I was reading an episode of Doctor Who, only for kids, and I loooove Doctor Who 🤓
I am a Whovian too. I love science. I studied geology, biology, and astronomy in college. I am an artist too.
Oh, that is so cool! 🙂 Astronomy sounds really amazing! You are like a Renaissance woman! 🙂
I enjoyed this book many years ago. I’m sure it I read it again, I’d get some deeper meanings.
Yes, I think you will 😊😊. It so filled with symbolism, I would almost call it a fable 😊