She wrote biographies of John Bunyan, Trappist monk Thomas Merton, Thérèse of Lisieux, and Alan Watts, as well as books covering such diverse topics as the spiritual life of aboriginals, medieval women mystics, and the Church of England. Many of Furlong's books reflected a deep interest in religion and spirituality. An obituary called her the Church of England's "most influential and creative layperson of the post-war period." Career She was born at Kenton near Harrow, north-west of London and died at Umberleigh in Devon. Monica Furlong (17 January 1930 – 14 January 2003) was a British author, journalist, and activist. Religion, Church of England, women in religion Ages 12-up.Non-fiction, children's fiction, biography Though the ending may strike some as too easy, this is an intriguing portrayal of an ancient way of life, and Wise Child is an engaging heroine. Self-realization enables Wise Child to save both herself and Juniper in an exciting climax. Her evil awakens the real power of Wise Child as well as the superstitions of the village, rendering the trial of Juniper for witchcraft inevitable. This delicate balance is destroyed by the coming of Maeve, Wise Child's mother, who had abandoned her. Wise Child manages to live between the Churchrepresented by the grim village priestand the witchcraft that Juniper would have her learn. Under Juniper's kind but stern tutelage, Wise Child thrives, learning herb lore, reading and basic survival in those difficult times. Orphaned by the death of her grandmother and her sailor-father's disappearance, Wise Child chooses to become the ward of Juniper, the village wisewoman who is healer, midwife and witch. In this exciting, well-written fantasy, the setting (Britain in the Dark Ages) is as much a character as Wise Child and her guardian Juniper.
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