Steeped in Stories

In this insightful audiobook, award-winning author Mitali Perkins reflects on her journey through literature, highlighting seven enduring children's novels that resonate with adults navigating today's uncertain times. By blending personal narrative with accessible literary criticism, Perkins explores works by renowned authors like Louisa May Alcott and C.S. Lewis, offering a critical examination of their flaws while celebrating their potential to inspire virtue and hope. Far from mere nostalgia, revisiting these stories serves as a means to unearth our deeper selves and restore optimism in challenging times.