Penguins And Golden Calves

Now in paperback! With delightful language, insightful metaphor, and personalstories, Madeleine L'Engle's book brings readers to a deeper understanding ofthemselves, their faith, and the presence of God in their daily lives.Despite protests and warnings from friends and family, author MadeleineL'Engle, at the age of seventy-four, embarked on a rafting trip to Antarctica. Herjourney through the startling beauty of the continent led her to write Penguins andGolden Calves, a captivating discussion of how opening oneself up to icons, oreveryday "windows to God," leads to the development of a rich and deeplyspiritual faith.