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Traveling along with medieval mystic & pilgrim Margery Kempe was,for me,an immersion in the 14th century patriarchal world,dominated by the Catholic Church.It was a world of divisions crested by men in power:Kings& Popes,Lords & Archbishops-Black & white,rich & poor,good & evil,men & women.Her life as a wife,mother,mystic & pilgrim in a world fraught with danger,simple acts of charity,varied geography is a thought provoking & wondrous read.#nunlit

It was just ok to me. I much prefer Illuminations by Sharratt. #NunLit

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Finshed Middlemarch & Who‘s Body #pemberlittens #goldenagecrimeclub

Middlemarch was a reread for me so my reading went swiftly once I caught up. #chaptersday
Enjoyed Lord Peter & the ( for me) unexpected ending.
Others I did not even open this week. Reading today Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House in between errands & a walk- sunshine after a rainy Friday! ☀️☀️

All buddy reads but An Accidental Death.
@BarkingMadRead can you tell me what chapter I should be on for Middlemarch? I lost track. #chapteraday
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Margery Kempe was such a fascinating figure. Her autobiography, The Book of Margery Kempe, was lost to the world for five centuries! In 1934 it was found, entirely by accident, in a country house cupboard.

I added several books to my TBR while reading this novel and its fantastic historical afterward. Sharratt knows her stuff and I was immersed in the turbulent medieval times in which Kempe lived. Really enjoyed.
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“Her book was called The Mirror of Simple Souls…There was not a single unorthodox word to be found in those pages. Yet she was considered dangerous. How dare a mere woman look to the authority of God within her heart rather than in those flawed men who would be her superiors?”

So fascinated by the beguines and French mystic Marguerite Porete. Love the idea of these medieval women forming their own communities. More info below. #NunLit

A little Margery this morning before the work day begins. Crazy to me that by the time she was 40 (a bit younger than myself), she had given birth 14 times! Can‘t even imagine. And then she dictates what is likely the first autobiography in the English language. I‘m only five chapters in, but enjoying it so far. You do not want to be considered a lollard in medieval England! Related In Our Time episode and Electric Lit article below.
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Which one is calling to you for July? Medieval or memoir?

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Based on the true story of Margery Kempe, a woman living in Medieval England who receives Divine prompting to go on a pilgrimage, this novel is intricate and powerful. Margery faces ridicule and even accusations of heresy. Her personal life is in tatters. And yet, her desires to spiritually connect with her faith are astounding.

I am drawn to Medieval settings featuring strong women fighting against social mores. This book fits perfectly.

Looking forward to a great conversation with Mary and Greer on May 2. Time enough to read The Arctic Fury ahead of time with this TODAY (April 15) ONLY $1.99 deal on all platforms!
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