Penguins and Golden Calves: Icons and Idols in Antarctica and Other Unexpected Places

by Madeleine L'Engle

Book Overview

Despite protests and warnings from friends and family, author Madeleine L'Engle, at the age of seventy-four, embarked on a rafting trip to Antarctica. Her journey through the startling beauty of the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0877886318
• ISBN13: 9780877886310
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Shaw Books
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 7.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent

This book was my first taste of Madeleine L'Engle and without a doubt, I fell in love with her. L'Engle's writing style is one of transparency and authenticity. Our book club went through this one together, and it sparked a lot of good conversation.

Penguins and Golden Calves

This book was a wonderful affirmation of faith. So many so called "Christian" writers simply spew the same ideas phrases and make those of us who question or search for new truth feel that we are doomed. Madeleine L'Engle shares her insights and faith and helps us see that many of the tired old things we have been taught are simply not true.

A good read for Madeleine L'Engle fans

I have read nearly all of Madeleine L'Engle's books and while Penguins and Golden Calves is not her best work, it is interesting and well-written. Like most of L'Engle's non-fiction the book combines Christianity, social commentary, personal stories, poetry, and the spark that illuminates so many of L'Engle's books. To L'Engle, Penguins are icons and Golden Calves are idols. Each chapter focuses on a specific subject and ties it to spirituality. One chapter focuses on the importance of words, another on Abba, and another on Amma. Like always, L'Engle is opinionated, but even when I disagreed with her opinions I still enjoyed the book.