Alexandra Stoddard's Tea Celebrations: The Way to Serenity

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Summary: Learning to enjoy the simple pleasures of life
Review: I havae read this book numerous times and have each time foundnew and interesting items missed the last time through.Ms.Stoddardpresents tea celebration in such a way that one looks forward to being able to have friends over to enjoy. It is too amazing the way one looks forward to enjoying a cuppa alone. I have decided that when I enjoy tea by myself--as Ms.Stoddard encourages the preparation is also important-but when that cup is poured I can sit back, sip by sip, and watch the world go by.

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Summary: poor information, no research, and kind of egotistical
Review: This book ends up being a personal account of Ms. stoddard's day-to-day life, which is really far from interesting. As far as information on tea, it is sadly lacking and even, on occasion, presents inaccurate information; a much better choice would be Jane Pettigrew's The Tea Companion. If you want a disorganized, "dreamy" little book about nothing, this is it. The question arises: who would compose a work that is so self-absorbed?

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Summary: Alexandra Stoddard's Tea Celebrations: The Way to Serenity
Review: What a rare treat this little volume is! I had to pace myself to prolong the enjoyment. Reading it was like having a wonderful conversation with a kindred soul over a great cup of tea. Alexandra shares inspiration and wonderful recipes as an added bonus along with her great conversation.

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Summary: Alexandra Stoddard's Tea Celebrations: The Way to Serenity
Review: What a rare treat this little volume is! I had to pace myself to prolong the enjoyment. Reading it was like having a wonderful conversation with a kindred soul over a great cup of tea. Alexandra shares inspiration and wonderful recipes as an added bonus along with her great conversation.