A Wrinkle in Time

I wish I had read this when I was young. I really can't think why I didn't. It has many of the elements that make stories appeal to young readers...magic, time travel, the unpopular smart kid. It is a fun story that would have appeal at that level alone.

What I saw beneath the story, however, were some important ideas and points that all childen and many adults need to hear over and over again. Different is not less; being the same might seem more comfortable, but it is limiting. The idea that happiness can be had by being just like everyone else, is a foolish misconception. Happiness really comes from striving, working, choosing, reaching and loving. If there is pain with that (and there might be), it is worth it.

I had heard so much about this book from others, that I was happy to find it was enjoyable and meaningful, even at this late date.
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What a clim@x. Unforgettable. Powerful. And so transformative. This is an engrossing fantastical story with such vivi