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Summary: What a Breath of Fresh Air!
Review: Having just moved to North Carolina, I bought this book with the hopes that I would learn more about my new home. I not only learned about my home, I learned about the beauty and wisdom that Jan Karon's characters possess. I was instantly swept into a story with mystery, humor, drama, and best of all, eccentric characters with passionate and shady backgrounds. Although based on the life of a pastor, I was not overwhelmed by religion, but rather, pleasantly aware of it's importance to the characters. Thank you Jan for a wonderful trip into the imagination
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Summary: A heartwarming gem to refresh the soul
Review: I think I live in Mitford! Miss Sadie lives just down the street, Barnabas is my dog, Father Tim pastors the local ARP church, Dooley was in my class last year,and Emma is the secretary at the Baptist church I attend, which is described as the Baptist church with suppers, hymn sings, a sense of family, unconditional love, and a little salt. This book blessed my soul by providing a glimpse into the lives of the residents of Mitford,and by giving me a renewed sense of thankfulness for the knowledge that I do indeed live in just such a town. Bravo!
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Summary: This is one of the best books that I have read in 30 years.
Review: This book was an absolute treat for me this summer. I read it and then I reread it. I can't wait to share it with my Mother and some of my friends. The characters have become good friends and Father Tim is a member of my family. I can't thank Ms. Karon enough for sharing these wonderful citizens with me. I don't know when I have enjoyed a book as much as I have enjoyed this one. It is definitely a keeper and I am avidly devouring the next one. I wish Ms. Karon many, many years of writing
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Summary: I wish I could come home to Mitford!
Review: I read this book during a brief visit to my hometown a couple of years ago and briefly ignored my own family to visit with this wonderful cast of characters that have been created by Jan Karon. The warmth and humor with which Ms. Karon writes reminds one of a more personable Miss Read or a more subtle Garrison Keillor. I reccomend this book to anyone who is looking for a break from the hectic pace of life and a peaceful place to call home
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Summary: A gem is uncovered in the hills of North Carolina
Review: After years of listening to mysteries, love stories and assorted fiction and fact, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the soft, lovable tones of John McDonough's narration of this gem of a story. As an Episcopalian, I was touched by Father Tim and his dog, Barnabas. Then, when Dooley came into his life and the cast of characters began to expand, each adding a richness and texture to the community, I was hooked on the whole experience. It's the kind of book that has you laughing one minute, then crying the next, so totally wrapped up in the lives of the people Father Tim touches in his daily rounds.
I'm glad I found your books, Jan Karon, and I hope you write many, many more
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Summary: A gem is uncovered in the hills of North Carolina
Review: After years of listening to mysteries, love stories and assorted fiction and fact, I couldn't believe my hears when I heard the soft, lovable tones of John McDonough's narration of this gem of a story. As an Episcopalian, I was touched by Father Tim and his dog, Barnabas. Then, when Dooley came into his life and the cast of characters began to expand, each adding a richness and texture to the community, I was hooked on the whole experience. It's the kind of book that has you laughing one minute, then crying the next, so totally wrapped up in the lives of the people Father Tim touches in his daily rounds.
I'm glad I found your books, Jan Karon, and I hope you write many, many more
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Summary: A very comforting, inspirational and fun book to read
Review: When I first bought this book, I bought it for it's cover and I wanted something simple to read. I am an not a religious person, but I found this book to be very inspirational.
I was going book store to book store to find the sequel ("A Light in the Window"), because I became
so interested in the population of this little town. Now I am looking for the sequel to the sequel, "These High Green Hills"!!! It is out in hard back, but I am waiting for the for the paper back... it is easier to read in bed!!!
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Summary: Precious, just precious!
Review: Do not let your Dentist know you are reading this.
Your teeth are in jeopardy from all the sweetness.
It is what Mayberry might have been if Andy Taylor
had been an Episcopal Priest (or Vicar).
The author has created an idyllic English village in the mountains of North Carolina, complete with tea and apple pies beside cozy fires.
It was just too much for me, too many eccentric
villagers, too much good home cooking, too much sweetness and light.
Hart Hooper
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Summary: Warm funny -- perfect for reading in a big chair by the fire
Review: Welcome to Mitford, the kind of wonderful small town we all
wish we lived in. Jan Karon's first book in the Mitford Years
series introduces us to Father Tim, the Episcopal rector, Barnabas,
a huge dog which adopts him, and all the people in this small
North Carolina town.
You really come to know and love the people here and to really care
about what happens in this small town. The book is infused with
warmth and humor, in a way that is rare among modern novels.
If you are looking for a book to let you escape from our too hurried
world into a place where life is good and peaceful, Mitford is the
place. Once you visit Mitford, you are likely to run out and
buy the other books because you will want to return soon.
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Summary: This book is like a breath of fresh air.
Review: This is the perfect book to take on vaction. The author creates an engaging picture of a small North Carolina mountain town. The hero is an Episcopal clergyman in late middle age, and he is surrounded by all sorts of entertaining villagers. The writing is suffused with a gentle humor. What is unusual is that the author treats religious people with respect and seriousness, and even manages to teach some spiritual lessons, albeit in an understated manner. This book will make you laugh, and may even bring a tear to your eye. I am telling all my friends to rush out and get this book, and I look forward to reading the other books in the series
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