Lhavanya Dl asked this question about The Signature of All Things:
How do you think the title of the book relates to the novel itself? All I can figure is that the title reflects the lasting imprints a person can have on another i.e. Hanneke, Beatrix, Retta on Alma.
Anastasia It comes from the work of an author Ambrose liked, Jacob Boehme. From page 229: Boehme believed "God had hidden clues for humanity's betterment inside…moreIt comes from the work of an author Ambrose liked, Jacob Boehme. From page 229: Boehme believed "God had hidden clues for humanity's betterment inside the design of every flower, leaf, fruit and tree on earth. All the natural world was a divine code, Boehme claimed, containing proof of our Creator's love." Ambrose briefly lost his mind in college after reading Boehme, remember?(less)
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