{"product_id":"certain-women-paperback","title":"Certain Women - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMadeleine L'Engle\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn award-winning author explores the meaning of family in a novel that draws parallels between the lives of a modern man and an ancient biblical king.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As he struggles with cancer, legendary screen actor David Wheaton contemplates the one role that always eluded him: King David. Comparing his own life to that of the biblical ruler, David recalls his own numerous wives and children, forcing his daughter Emma to confront the memories of her family's unconventional past. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As David's loved ones gather to say goodbye to their patriarch, \u003ci\u003eCertain Women\u003c\/i\u003e masterfully links past and present in an emotional story rich in dramatic tradition, showcasing the struggles--both ordinary and extraordinary--of family life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the renowned author of \u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCertain Women\u003c\/i\u003e is a wise and \"memorable work\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMadeleine L'Engle (1918-2007) was an American author of more than 60 books, including novels for children and adults, poetry, and religious meditations. Her best-known work, \u003ci\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the most beloved young adult books of the 20th century and a Newbery Medal winner, has sold more than 14 million copies since its publication in 1962. Her other novels include \u003ci\u003eA Wind in the Door\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e A Swiftly Tilting Planet\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eA Ring of Endless Light\u003c\/i\u003e. Born in New York City, L'Engle graduated from Smith College and worked in theater, where she met her husband, actor Hugh Franklin. L'Engle documented her marriage and family life in the four-book autobiographical series, the Crosswicks Journals. She also served as librarian and writer-in-residence at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine in Manhattan for more than thirty years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 308\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8 x 5.25 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 15, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51760594485536,"sku":"9781504049467","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/3aa31912dc226931091e2e737e5fa245.webp?v=1780184284","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/certain-women-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}