{"product_id":"2940169815979","title":"Penguins and Golden Calves: Icons and Idols in Antarctica and Other Unexpected Places","description":"\u003cp\u003eDespite protests and warnings from friends and family, author Madeleine L'Engle, at the age of seventy-four, embarked on a rafting trip to Antarctica. Her journey through the startling beauty of the continent led her to write \u003ci\u003ePenguins and Golden Calves, \u003c\/i\u003ea captivating discussion of how opening oneself up to icons, or everyday \"windows to God,\" leads to the development of a rich and deeply spiritual faith. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, L'Engle explains how ordinary things such as family, words, the Bible, heaven, and even penguins can become such windows. She also shows how such a window becomes an idolamp;mdash;a penguin becomes a \"golden calf\"amp;mdash;when we see it as a reflection of itself instead of God. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith delightful language, insightful metaphor, and personal stories, L'Engle brings readers to a deeper understanding of themselves, their faith, and the presence of God in their daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brilliance Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47123095126256,"sku":"2940169815979","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169815979_p0.jpg?v=1763695096","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169815979","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}