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Shepherds Abiding
I was introduced to the Mitford books by my mother and have devoured the series in order up until now. After reading the reviews for the book I have decided to wait until Christmas to read this particular installment. Thanks to the other readers for their reviews. God Bless Jan Karon for sharing the incredible town of Mitford with all its amazing characters with us. I don't think I have ever enjoyed a series more than this.
Shepherds Abiding
I have thoroughly enjoyed the Mitford Series, having read them more than once. A book that is written in such a way as to have you laughing out loud is a well-written book that allows you to become part of the cast of characters. I was disappointed in Shepherds Abiding because it seemed to me to be excerpts from other books and lacked the humor so integral ot the others. I don't like to have authors ride on their success by rehashing rather than creating. If Jan Karon has nothing new to say about Mitford then she should be honest about it and let the series stand on its own merits.
Shepherds Abiding
I had never visited Mitford before, until giving this a listen whilst out and about gathering holly and mistletoe. One need not have started at the beginning of the series to feel like this is an encounter with old friends - Jan Karon creates instant comfort and joy. John McDonough's voicing is a grand rendition, creating excellent personification and differentiation of characters. And it's a merry surprise and a hoot when the Mitfordians do the walk-around town ecumenical Christmas caroling- because he sings, he really sings, not like a professional, but like real townspeople just sharing in the joy of caroling and camaraderie, and the listener can sing along with him.Those who enjoy Touched by an Angel and Little House on the Prairie (they grow on a person ;-) will enjoy Christmastime with the dear hearts and gentle people of Mitford. /TundraVision, Amazon Reviewer
Shepherds Abiding
One of many in the lovely Jan Karon's Mitford series. Heartwarming, sweet, compelingly touched with the handprint of God. My favoite books of all time. You can't help but love Father Tim and his family.
Shepherds Abiding
There's little doubt that Jaron's Mitford books are gently entertaining reading pleasures. Father Tim, Cynthia, Dooley, and all the rest are as unforgettable as a Carolina morning in May and the unique and vividly realistic sense of place she has created is always such a pleasure to visit. This Christmas story with its glimpses of Tim's boyhood is in no way less than any of the other volumes in the series, even in its brevity (which actually makes it perfect holiday reading for harried and frassled readers). But the most wonderful thing of all about this particular Father Tim tome is the absolutely spot-on, subtle but solid, utterly humane depiction of the anticipation, hopefulness, loving sheer unmitigated joy that comes, often over the weeks of preparation, be it right after Halloween or during Advent or even just on Christmas Eve, from Holy Christmastide. Karon is the Mistress of this sort of emotional development and it truly makes a good book even better. A most happy holiday.
Shepherds Abiding
For fans of Jan Karon and Father Tim, Shepherds Abiding is another delightful visit to places and characters we so enjoy. It is an expedition to towns we wished we lived in or at least where we had grown up.