In this episode of the Book Club Podcast, Carly Jackson and guest Christy Lynn Horpedahl discuss Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. They explore the themes of good versus evil, the importance of intelligence versus love, and the significance of Meg's faults. The conversation also touches on the unique loneliness and resilience of the protagonist, and the generational contrasts between boomers and millennials in the context of the novel. Listeners are encouraged to consider how classic stories shape their perceptions and to join the reading journey with the next book discussion on Mrs. Frisbee and the Rats of NIMH.Subscribe to our email newsletter on Substack: https://bookclubpod.com/ and be sure to follow us on Twitter and Threads!00:00 A Horrifying Smile00:30 Welcome to the Book Club Podcast00:41 Christy's History with 'A Wrinkle in Time'01:49 Meg Murray: A Unique Protagonist02:11 The Vivid Memory of the Murray House02:43 Complete Summary of 'A Wrinkle in Time'08:00 Meg's Faults and Their Significance11:30 The Burden of Responsibility13:55 The Happy Medium and Social Media17:34 The Fight Against Conformity25:51 Meg's Loneliness and Connection with Calvin31:12 The Importance of Feeling Smart33:17 The Danger of Intellectual Pride35:19 The Power of Love37:49 Faith and Science: Unlikely Allies38:59 The Foolish and the Weak43:25 Connection and Loneliness46:00 Meg: The Unlikely Heroine55:39 Movie Adaptation: Hits and Misses01:01:43 Final Thoughts and Nostalgia

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