The Wind from the Stars: Through the Year With George Macdonald

by Gordon Reid

George MacDonald (1824-1905) was a poet, a storyteller and a preacher - a lover of God, humanity and nature. He was loved and valued by such writers as C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton. This new anthology demonstrates the "width" of his understanding, the "depth" of his heart, and the "height" of his love of God. It is an introduction to the deep mysteries of God, to "good news from heaven."
These 366 extracts, drawn from MacDonald's many novels, poems, sermons, and tales of fantasy, have been arranged thematically for private reading and meditation throughout the year. They show evil being overcome by goodness, pain by courage, dullness by humour. Above all, they show death overcome by life.

380 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1992

Reviews

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a completely solid devotional like "My Utmost For His Highest," but it's still well worth mining for the gems within.

[w gall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good thoughts. Occasional indecipherable Scottish. 95% of these short passages I heartily affirm. And I accept the good intentions of George MacDonald for the other 5%.

[Joel Brotzman-Gonzales · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book on a yearly basis. Each devotional reading has such deep meaning; something new grabs your attention each time.

[Carol Hamilton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love George MacDonald. Fun to read his quotes throughout the year and glean a little wisdom from the man who C.S. Lewis said influenced him the most.