In This Mountain

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Summary: Important topics!
Review: I think not only did we get an update on the "Mitford" family, but some important subjects were touched upon. We are all human and we all have faults and failings, both physicial and mental -- we just try to do better through prayer and friendships.

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Summary: Not her best
Review: Although the return to Mitford is welcome and the subject matter is timely, this book is very choppy and repetitious. If you are not a very religious Christian you may find the constant scripture quotation (more than her previous books) distracting. This book ought to be classified as "religious fiction" rather than "fiction"

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Summary: Let Us Be Thankful And Rejoice In It
Review: This is the book Jan Karon has made; let us be thankful and rejoice in it. An amazing addition to the Mitford series, one that left me gasping at one point and re-reading it almost as soon as I finished it. Once again Ms. Karon presents the reader with the gentle village life of Mitford and the lovable but occasionally cankterous Father Tim, and shows us a gentle side to some very difficult issues. Far from syrupy, the books in this series manage to tackle some really hard turns in the road without becoming a soap opera - more an approach to life through faith and kindness and devotion. For some people, this might be a difficult read but the message of thankfulness and hope will guide you through the darker parts. Life with Father Tim, Cynthia, Dooley, Puny, Emma, the Turkey Club, Harley, Hessie, Hope & Helene - well ALL the favorite Mitford character, continues to challenge and enrich anyone opening the cover of this truly wonderful book.

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Summary: Couldn't Put it Down
Review: I stayed up until 2 a.m. to finish this book. Father Tim's struggle with depression and self-doubt was very realistically portrayed and I suffered right along with him as he fought to regain himself. As usual I enjoyed the doings of Dooley, Uncle Billy Watson, Puny and the twins, and the rest of the Mitford family. I particularly enjoyed the liberal sprinking of quotes of scripture in this book and even pulled out my Oswald Chambers to look up a passage mentioned in the book. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series but until then I may go back and re-read the earlier Mitford books.

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Summary: Heavenly!
Review: Jan Karon's best work to date. Sweeps you into another world, upward ever higher til you see the face of heaven. So refreshing to read uplifting,wholesome works full of grace and redemption. Very reminiscent of Shade of the Maple by Kirk Martin. Can't wait for the next one from Jan Karon!

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Summary: The Tale That Never Fails
Review: This is another of the wonderful Mitford stories that is just like Father Tim's "prayer that never fails." All of the ingredients are here, plus some new detours and serious issues, that make this book so satisfying. As an author myself, of NEW PSALMS FOR NEW MOMS: A KEEPSAKE JOURNAL, I especially appreciate the inspiration throughout the story. It's always sad to say goodbye to Mitford. I'm already looking forward to the next visit.

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Summary: My friends (family members) are back!
Review: I couldn't wait to read this book to find out how my friends and indeed family members had fared since the last book. I am a great Karon fan and hope she will continue to write about these lovely and real folks with their flaws and endearing traits but only if she is really inspired to write another one. I think this one seemed like a stretch for her and there was a lot of "fill" between the pages. I felt like she was trying too hard to pull all the factions together and was laboring over the storyline. I didn't like the departure to Whitecap island in the first place and would have preferred her staying in Mitford, hence I had trouble recreating the Whitecap vignettes as I didn't really care as much about those characters and it's been quite awhile since I read the last book. Would have given this 3 stars but I just couldn't do that to such a wonderful storyteller whose books I love so well.

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Summary: Can i move there?
Review: I was so sad to finish this book. what a good book it was. such a hopeful view of life, and it was so good that i was about to turn back to the first page and start over again.

First father tim and cynthia have moved back to mitford after their stint on whitecap. they are happy to be back, but fr.tim is not satisfied with retired life. He doesn't know what to do with himself. he mad with his faith and with the direction his life is turing.with a few surprises along the way and at the end will kepp you crying.
Jan karon delivers the most saddest but remarkable stories yet!

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Summary: FANTASTIC!
Review: I love all the Mitford books. Thanks, Jan. Please keep them coming. As a writer, I find that reading is a real luxury to me, and I only have time to read the very best. Wonderful!

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Summary: Like going home again!
Review: This latest installment in the Mitford series is a delight in every way. Father Tim and Cynthia have returned to Mitford and Tim is chafing under the inactivity of retirement, while Cynthia travels around the country promoting her newest children's book. Karon deals with the difficult topics of illness, death, and depression with a deft hand, mixing in just the right amount of hope and grace. All of the old favorite characters are here, along with some new ones, and readers will delight at the humanity and gentle humor which Karon injects in her book. She has a way of getting inside her characters' heads and is able to lovingly portray their frailties along with their faith.