This elegant and insightful biography of Madeleine L’Engle (1918û2007) was written by her granddaughters, Charlotte Jones Voiklis and Léna Roy. Using never-before-seen archival materials that include photographs, poems, letters, and journal entries from when Madeleine was a child until just after the publication of her classic, A Wrinkle in Time, her granddaughters weave together an in-depth and unique view of the famous writer. It is a story of overcoming obstacles―a lonely childhood, financial insecurity, and countless rejections of her writing―and eventual triumph. Becoming Madeleine will speak not only to fans of the icon’s work, but also to anyone interested in writing.

Before Madeleine -- A New York City childhood -- Trouble at school -- Switzerland -- From child to teen -- The Eustace affair -- Senior year -- The college years -- The best school for a writer -- Making a living -- Work and love -- Marriage and children -- Making the leap.