Catherine Hand
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Becoming a Warrior
is the triumphant memoir of a shy, 10-year-old girl with a dream who perseveres for fifty years to make that dream come true—to bring Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved children's classic A Wrinkle in Time to the screen. Working in the worlds of politics and entertainment, Catherine Hand learned lessons that gave her the courage and strength to navigate through personal tragedies and professional hurdles. Becoming a Warrior is a treasure trove of wisdom and advice for anyone with a dream.
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Catherine’s journey of over 50 years to have A Wrinkle In Time brought to the Silver Screen is simply extraordinary. And the book’s impact upon her life is both compelling and inspirational."
Alan Horn
Former Chairman
Walt Disney Studios
Praise & Reviews
“Hand writes with positivity and grace, crediting much of her success to the mentors and friends she generously describes in her memoir, particularly L’Engle and her first boss, Norman Lear. Film industry enthusiasts, A Wrinkle in Time fans will delight in Hand’s accessible storytelling."
Editor's Pick, Book Life
by Publishers Weekly
Catherine Hand leads us on a fascinating journey of discovery, darkness and hope, of America, and her own growing confidence and strength as she succeeds, after 50 years, of making her dream come true."
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
Former Lt. Governor MD
No one I’ve known ever loved a book more than Catherine Hand loved A Wrinkle in Time. Her perseverance and journey to make the film is nothing short of inspiring.”
Norman Lear
Award-winning
Writer and Producer
Catherine's story is more than a narrative about the making of a particular movie of a particular book. It is the personal history of a woman whose dreams and heartaches also illuminate the cultural and political history of the past 60 years -- full of fascinating and compelling incidents that span the LBJ White House, the 1968 Democratic Convention, Norman Lear's television empire of the 1970s, and Hollywood more recently. Catherine's optimism and warmth shine through."
Charlotte Jones Voiklis
Author and granddaughter of Madeleine L'Engle
I wish every young person starting their careers could read this book. It is full of incredible advice from wise people who have tapped into the universe.”
Lynne Hale
Former Vice President Publicity/Communication
Lucasfilm Ltd.
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About Catherine Hand
In 2018, Catherine Hand was one of two producers of Walt Disney Studios' adaptation of Madeleine L’Engle’s classic novel A Wrinkle in Time. Hand’s career in the entertainment business was launched working for the legendary writer/producer Norman Lear. Widowed suddenly and unexpectedly, Hand raised three young children on her own as she continued to pursue her dream to bring A Wrinkle in Time to the screen. Catherine enjoys spending time with her family and coaching others to become warriors in their own lives.