At Home in Mitford (The Mitford Years)

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Summary: Too sweet, too simplistic, too juvinile-lacks real conflict
Review: This book was required in my book club and I felt like I was swimming in molasses it was so sweet except for the gross descriptions of Dooley's dumps. How can adults spend their time on such juvenile reading? It's not for me.

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Summary: I love them!
Review: I love these books, I am almost finished with number 4, and can't wait for the fifth.

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Summary: Another winner from Jan Karon!
Review: Nothing could be finer that to be in Carolina with Father Tim. This is a return to a simpler (better?) time when people lived in small communities and everyone knew everyone else's foibles but cared about them just the same. Life centers around the small Episcopal church which Father Tim leads, and the interesting characters who are a part of his church. A breath of fresh air, like coming home.

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Summary: Quaint...
Review: I love the books, though sometimes they seem to get all caught up in nothing and make for tedious reading. However, there are great moments to be felt and I, a life-long Baptist, feel the sudden need to find an Episcopalian church with a rector like Father Tim.

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Summary: Book is better than the tape
Review: Most of the other reviews refer to the book version. A lot gets lost in the abridged tape version, more so than with many other books. This series is about character development, charming stories, detailed descriptions, etc. What you get in the tape is just the main plot line and conversation. No depth. You're better off with the books.

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Summary: I laughed, I cried and now I want to move to Mitford!
Review: I started reading "At Home in Mitford" at my daughters suggestion and immediately knew that my husband, who is not a novel reader, would love it, so talked him in to letting me read it to him. We were transformed to Mitford. Every spare moment he would urge me to pick up the book and start reading. He would hurry home for lunch so I could read to him. We carried the book in the car, on trips to visit our daughter, and I would read to him. Every character was brought to life and we felt like we knew them personally. When we finished book 4- Out to Cannan we didn't think we could wait until the 5th book came out, but we made it and gobbled up "A New Song"! Can hardly wait for #6! My husband now is ready to change from our Baptist church and find a nice little Episcopalian church with a rector just like Father Tim!

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Summary: I live in "Mitford!"
Review: I noticed on one review, the writer said she wished Mitford was a real place....well, it is. My husband and I pastor a church in the hills of KY, and it IS Mitford in so many ways....the town square, the local cafe where everyone congregates, and a host of colorful characters that add so much to our lives. I've even found myself reading "Mitford", and giving some of the characters names from our community. My husband usually doesn't read for pleasure, mainly for study and sermon preparation, but I've talked so much about "Mitford", that I now have him started on book 1. It's an enjoyable and pleasant read for him. I'm just finishing up "A New Song", and am enjoying getting to know their new congregation. I own a Christian book store, and am glad to see these books making their way to the bestsellers lists. I encourage my customers to give "Mitford" a try.....just relax and let Jan Karon take you on a little trip to a wonderful corner of the world.

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Summary: Excellent
Review: I loved the first 2 books and can't wait to read the other 5. I highly recommend this book to anyome. I especially enjoyed it since I came from a small town and can identify with Father Tim and all the things he encounters.

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Summary: Wonderful, light, touching, and humorous!
Review: This book will uplift even the hardest of hearts! The blend of faith and humor is enlightening and inspiring. Mitford is a town that should exist. Karon gives all the characters a different lifestyle, but they are all written with a sense of dignity and respect. The blooming relationship between Timothy and Cynthia is romantic and classic. It's a must read for broken hearts and faithful hearts! One might as well buy the 4 next ones in the series because you will never want to leave Mitford!

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Summary: Please forward my mail to Mitford...
Review: Jan Karon is an amazing author. She has the ability to bring your entire person into the story setting. You will laugh, cry and wish it was a real place!! The collection has moved into my top 5 favorite series of all time. Visiting Mitford is such an uplifting experience. It is not only a nice place to visit, you WILL want to live there!