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Sometimes a trip back home becomes a journey of the soul. After more than thirty-eight years, Father Tim Kavanagh returns to his childhood home of Holly Springs, Mississippi, on a profoundly personal journey. Whatever became of Tommy Noles, his forbidden childhood friend, and Peggy, the loving woman who was like a second mother? What were the facts behind the court trial that drove the Kavanagh family even further apart? He figures Thomas Wolfe was right: You can't go home again.
Then he discovers the truth: A surprising number of old connections have miraculously survived time and neglect. In this first of the Father Tim novels, Jan Karon takes her celebrated Mitford character to territory he has long avoided, the uncharted territory of family, giving us a spellbinding and poignant narrative laced with the wisdom and forgiveness only a trip back home can inspire.
Then he discovers the truth: A surprising number of old connections have miraculously survived time and neglect. In this first of the Father Tim novels, Jan Karon takes her celebrated Mitford character to territory he has long avoided, the uncharted territory of family, giving us a spellbinding and poignant narrative laced with the wisdom and forgiveness only a trip back home can inspire.
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Lori C. (
7 member(s) found this review helpful.
just couldn't get into this book and I truly enjoyed all the other books on the Mitford series. I hope the next book in the Father Tim series is better. This was definitly not the best book Jan Karon has written. It did clear a little of Father Tim's past. But other than that I could care less.
I lost interest a little over half way and just couldn't finish the book.
SALLY W. (
6 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is the best thing Jan Karon has written in years! I had been slowly losing interest as I read the Mitford books in order. Then I read this book, and POW! I am as interested, involved and excited as I was by the first Mitford book. This is a beautiful story that stands on its own merits. And I cannot wait for more Father Tim stories. My faith has been restored in both Jan Karon and Father Tim.
Jami C. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was definitly not the best book Jan Karon has written. I'll give her the benefit of the doubt, it did clear a little of Father Tim's past. But other than that I could care less. There are a few curse words that shocked me when I came upon them.
I lost interest a little over half way and have yet to finish the book.
Ani K. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Not as lighthearted as most of the Father Tim books and a wee bit confusing as there are a lot of "He said" and not always sure which He she is referring to.
Still, a great book about Father Tim's somewhat mysterious past. Clears up a bunch of unanswered questions (what happened to Tommy Noles and why did Peggy disappear without a word?) and introduces some interesting new characters.
Glimpses into the lives of Cynthia, Dooley and his brothers also.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
I did not enjoy this book as much as her others. It seemed to contrived. It appears she wanted to answer all the questions concerning Father Tim's early years and was determined to do so, even if she had to stretch to do it. I was disappointed.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Father Tim returns to his home town and renews old friendships as well as coming to an understanding of his family's life. Very good.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
As I began reading this first Father Tim book, I was not sure it would be as good as the Mitford series. However, it did not take long to become immersed in the life and adventures of this wonderful character. What a fun read!! I love the values and the personality Jan Karon has given to Father Tim, and I feel I always benefit from his "wisdom."
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
I really like all of Jan Karon's books. This gave new insight into Father Tim Kavanaugh by "going back" to his childhood. Some of the book was too predictable, but it was sweet nonetheless.
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Enjoyed reading about Father Tim's trip home. Full of surprises.
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Sandy G. (Great step back to find out how the Father really 'came to be'. Wonderful storyline.
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