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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 813.54
EAN num: 9780140257939
ISBN number: 0140257934
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 368
Printing Date: April 01, 1997
Publishing house: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Sale Popularity Level: 6513
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Mitford rector Father Tim faces the new challenges of matirmony after he marries his vivacious Cynthia, from the trials and tribulations of the parish's new computer, to redecorating the rectory, to his dog's new sleeping arrangements. Reprint. Tour. K.
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The village of Mitford is soothing tonic for a readership that feels starved for community and yearns for clear morals. The recently married Father Tim and his plain-folk neighbors live the best of Christianity in everyday life. Even the rampant gossip in Mitford is the good kind: folks worrying about other folks and everyone minding one another's business out of concern rather than malice. As a result, no one faces a crisis alone. Often the crises are cause for a belly laugh, such as the rectory's new computer system that seems programmed to torment. But just as often the crises have the bite of real-life problems, such as the bloody young girl in shredded clothes, whom Father Tim finds after she was beaten by her drunken father, and the soul-wrenching despair Father Tim feels when he loses a surrogate mother. The heavily quoted scripture gives a day-to-day context for biblical teachings as well as spiritual solace during the sadder days at Mitford. --Gail Hudson
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Simple, straight-forward, utterly loving and touching story-telling is the hallmark of Jan Karon's writing. Here, no less than any of the other novels of her charmingly quirky North Carolina town, her vividly and vivaciously drawn characters quietly glitter and glow with eccentricity and bucolic wit. A potent sense of place pervades the literate and lilting prose of flower beds, church narthexs, creek banks, and huge dogs. Karon moves her quaint chess pieces in an enchanting, spirited and spiritual dance that doesn't fail to entice, enthrall, and keep the pages turning. Mitford is as much iconic Americana as Faulkner's County, Chute's Egypt, Maine, Auchincloss' New York, Burke's Louisiana, or Hillerman's New West. Great beach reading, but equally fine by the firesides of autumn.
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It has been a year or so since I read the second Mitford book, but returning to Mitford was quicker and easier than I had expected; I was truly happy to return to this quirky small town. This novel begins with the fact that Timothy and Cynthia have finally gotten married and therefore must adjust to all the nuances of married life. Fortunately, they truly are in love. However, there are other issues abound, and I must say this is the darkest book of the series yet! And yet I kind of like that. Jan Karon is an excellent writer, who uses simple prose to get across the deepest of emotions and sincerest of thoughts. In fact, there are few writers that have better character development than she. She is able to sustain multiple plot lines in a breezy manner while never forgetting them. It's a sweet, darling story that may come across as too sweet for some, but is wonderful to those that can appreciate the heart of Jan Karon's writing.
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Jan Karon books are GREAT. You get the feeling you know the people personally.
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New adventures in living from the author of the fabled Mitford series.
When I read the very first book from Jan Karon, I wanted to pack my bags and move to Mitford. I'm so happy Father Tim lives on in her new series beginning with These High Green Hills. I just she could write as fast as I can read.
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Having just finished this third installment of the boxed set, I offer the following assessment: First, I usually avoid revealing plots or nuggets about the books I read for reviews and so I'll just stick with generalities here. With some humor, the author paints her unforgettable characters with verve in this book. Anyone with a warm heart will take delight in this most interesting tale down in the Carolina lands. Blockbuster entertainment? You can bet on it. Breathtaking action? Bet on that too! With a beneficent flair, the author narrates this story with depth of meaning and so much liveliness of expressions. Not to be sarcastic but, this book would be most beneficial, if not thought-provoking to Darwinists. In closing, I'd like to say BRAVO to Jan, for she delivers wholesome and vibrant outlooks on life. All of her books are graced with high value. The Den of IniquityAt Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years, Book 1)Home to Holly Springs (Father Tim, Book 1)
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