The Moment of Tenderness -- Madeleine L'Engle

<b>Discover stories that inspire a "great capacity for wonder" </b><b>(<i>New York Times</i>) from the beloved author of <i>A Wrinkle in Time</i>: named one of the spring's most anticipated books (<i>Good Housekeeping</i>), this collection transcends generational divides to highlight the power of hope and joy.</b> <p/>This powerful collection of short stories traces an emotional arc inspired by Madeleine L'Engle's early life and career, from her lonely childhood in New York to her life as a mother in small-town Connecticut. In a selection of eighteen stories discovered by one of L'Engle's granddaughters, we see how L'Engle's personal experiences and abiding faith informed the creation of her many cherished works. <p/>Some of these stories have never been published; others were refashioned into scenes for her novels and memoirs. Almost all were written in the 1940s and '50s, from Madeleine's college years until just before the publication of <i>A Wrinkle in Time</i>. <p/>From realism to science-fiction to fantasy, there is something for everyone in this magical collection. <p/>MOST ANTICIPATED by<i> The Millions *</i><i>Time</i> * <i>Salon *</i><i>The Lily * </i>BookRiot * PopSugar * Gizmodo * Bustle * Tor * SheReads * Parade * <i>The Christian Science Monitor</i><br><br><b>Author:</b> Madeleine L'Engle<br><b>Publisher:</b> Grand Central Publishing<br><b>Published:</b> 04/21/2020<br><b>Pages:</b> 304<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Hardcover<br><b>Weight:</b> 1.05lbs<br><b>Size:</b>