The Rock That Is Higher

Madeleine L'Engle's "The Rock That Is Higher" is a deeply contemplative nonfiction work that explores the universal human longing for home, identity, and meaning. Drawing on her own life, beloved literature, and biblical narratives, L'Engle guides readers to see how stories, both personal and shared, can affirm faith and provide direction. It's a spiritual and literary journey, suitable for older children, teens, and adults who are grappling with existential questions or seeking comfort and understanding in their spiritual path. This book encourages introspection and discussion about the profound role of narrative in shaping our lives and connecting us to a higher truth.

We are all strangers in a strange land, longing for home, but not quite knowing what or where home is. We glimpse it sometimes in our dreams, or as we turn a corner, and suddenly there is a strange, sweet familiarity that vanishes almost as soon as it comes… –Madeleine L’Engle, from The Rock That Is Higher Story captures our hearts and feeds our imaginations. It reminds us who we are and where we came from. Story gives meaning and direction to our lives as we learn to see it as an affirmation of God’s love and truth–an acknowledgment of our longing for a rock in the midst of life’s wilderness. Drawing upon her own experiences, well-known tales in literature, and selected narratives from Scripture, Madeleine L’Engle gently leads the way into the glorious world of story in The Rock That Is Higher. Here she acknowledges universal human longings and considers how literature, Scripture, personal stories, and life experiences all point us toward our true home. From the Hardcover edition.