Well a hero to book lovers, at least.
Tonight I read that Madeleine L’Engle has passed away. I am sad the world lost two bright stars in as many days…
Here is the yahoo article on her tonight: Obituary for Madeleine L’Engle
I just had our elder child read A Wrinkle in Time as an alternative to the book assigned for a high school English assignment. The book deals with what makes a hero, and what is really important in life.
A hero:
- someone who does the important things…. not the glamorous things;
- a person who keeps trying…Â even if not always successful;
- a person who cares…Â even when it hurts;
- a person who dreams…Â even when reality bites;
- a person who gives…Â without expecting in return;
- a person who knows, down deep inside, that everyone is important…Â including themselves.
I wish I were more articulate. This has been a busy week for me. I would like to think that I have been living out my life in a way Ms. L’Engle would approve — helping, in small ways, to make life better for as many people as I can.