Diary of an Old Soul
George MacDonald wrote these 366 poems during the most devastating year of his life, when his wife Fanny was dying of tuberculosis. Rather than offering easy comfort, he wrote his way through grief, doubt, and longing toward something like peace. Each poem corresponds to a day of the year, intended to be read on that specific date, making this a companion for one's own journey through joy and sorrow. MacDonald was no stranger to darkness: he lost three children, struggled with his faith, and wrestled openly with God. These poems carry that weight. They are not polished devotions but honest dispatches from a man who refused to pretend. The result is a book that feels less like liturgy and more like a conversation with a wise friend who has been to the edge and come back with hard-won wisdom. For anyone navigating loss, doubt, or the long middle hours of suffering, this book offers not answers but companionship.
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