The Irrational Season (The Crosswicks Journal, Book 3) [Paperback]

Madeleine L'Engle (Author)

Book Description

Release date: January 1, 1984 | Series: The Crosswicks Journal , No 3

This journal follows the church year from Advent to Advent, reflecting on its seasons and spiritual rhythms reflected in the life of the church and the author's own life.

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About the Author

Madeline L'Engle, the popular author of many books for children and adults, has interspersed her writing and teaching career with raising three children, maintaining an apartment in New York and a farmhouse of charming confusion which is called "Crosswicks."

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (January 1, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0866839461
• ISBN-13: 978-0866839464
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #77,086 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Madeleine L'Engle, the popular author of many books for children and adults, has interspersed her writing and teaching career with raising three children, maintaining an apartment in New York and a farmhouse of charming confusion which is called "Crosswicks."

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, spiritual book for people who think May 17, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I have been a fan of Madeleine L'Engle since I discovered A Wrinkle in Time in the 5th grade. As an adult, I have come to appreciate her non-fiction and adult novels. Irrational Season is probably the best of her non-fiction. The story follows the litergical year and in keeping with the seasons and holidays takes the reader through pain and joy while always maintaining hope. This is an excellent book for anyone who has sometimes felt overwhelmed and questioned their faith only to find that their questioning makes them stronger.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars For Doubters and Believers July 8, 2000

By Joan Shaddox Isom

Format:Paperback

To gain a sense of the various stages of L'Engle's life, read the Crosswicks Journals in order of publication. In The Irrational Season, Book 3, L'Engle does not give any easy spiritual answers, yet somehow a sense of comfort prevails throughout the pages. Never preachy, this is a book to savor again and again. We share L'Engle's struggle as she grapples with age-old questions. One is awed by the grace with which this woman deals with conflict, both internal and external, even as she is sharing her deepest doubts. As we read, we become a part of L'Engle's spiritual quest and we make it our own.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Believable Answers To Life's Hard Questions August 3, 1999

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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to reconcile their belief in God with their intellect. Lyrical and moving (I cried several times), The Irrational Season can be read on its own, or as part of the four-book series.