“This wasn't the first time that I'd come close to death, but it was the first time I'd been involved in this part of it, this strange, terrible saying goodbye to someone you've loved.”

American writer and poet of the mid-to-late 20th century, Madeleine L'Engle is best known for her groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy novels for young readers, particularly *A Wrinkle in Time*, which blends cosmic adventure with deep philosophical questions about faith and identity. Her work often explored the intersections of science, spirituality, and human experience, earning her a devoted following among both children and adults.