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A Cry Like a Bell (Wheaton Literary)

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A Cry Like a Bell is a book of poems from the point of view of Biblical "characters", including animals (such as the ram caught in the thicket in the story of Abraham and Isaac). Madeleine L'Engle's ability to present things from the heart of each person, from Eve and Moses to Mary Magdalene and Barnabas, adds emotion and depth to the stories. The thoughts of characters who are merely mentioned in the Bible gave me the most to consider and empathize with. The fifth star in the rating is missing due to the comparison to her best works (such as Walking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art, my personal favorite).

I've read a lot of poetry over the years, and still do. While I've read many poets that I've liked, I rarely re-visit their work. Sometimes. There are a few poets that I do re-visit. Madeleine L'Engle's A Cry Like a Bell is one book that I do re-read pretty much yearly, sometimes more often. For me, the poems resonate.

I LOVE this book. I usually don't care much for poetry, but every single poem in this book has touched me in some way. I read it often, recommend it often, and have given many copies away to friends.

This was a wonderful book. It followed Madeliene L'Engles writting style. It was discriptive interesting and entertaining. You won't be able to put it down. If you liked her other books you will difinetly love this one.