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Since he was a boy growing up in Mississippi, Father Tim has lived what he calls "the life of the mind." Except for cooking and gardening and washing his dog, he never learned to savor the work of his hands. And then he finds a derelict nativity scene-twenty figures, including a flock of sheep, that have suffered the indignities of time and neglect.
Could he give the small company new life? Restore the camel's ear, repaint every piece, replace a missing nose on a wise man? "You can't teach an old dog new tricks!" he reminds himself. It's when he imagines the excitement in Cynthia's eyes that he steps up to the plate-and begins a small journey of faith that touches everyone around him.
Could he give the small company new life? Restore the camel's ear, repaint every piece, replace a missing nose on a wise man? "You can't teach an old dog new tricks!" he reminds himself. It's when he imagines the excitement in Cynthia's eyes that he steps up to the plate-and begins a small journey of faith that touches everyone around him.
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This is a very family-friendly book that I enjoyed reading. It is not a mystery but rather a story of a small town and the folks who live there. Charming.
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Cute little story in the Mitford Series. All wonderful reads.
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The eighth novel in the Mitford Year's series about a retired Episcopal priest, his friends and family.
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This is the 8th novel in the best-selling Mitford Years series. I loved every one of these books, but this is special because it is a Christmas story. When I finished the series I was sad to leave these friends behind. Write more, Jan Karon!!!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
The story of Christmas, and Father Tim's careful restoration of a nativity set for his wife.
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This was a cute Christmas story. You do need to read the other books in this series to understand the characters to their fullest.
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very interesting christmas surprise
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A very good book in the series.
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A welcome home to Mitford fans to Karon's gift
for illuminating the struggles that creep into eeryday lives--along with a vividly imagined and wonderful world.
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More uplifting offerings from the town of Mitford.
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Loved all of the Mitford books...this one is a winner as well.
Very good book about Father Tim and Cynthia discover again what millions of readers know there's no place like Mitford for the holidays.
The eighth novel in the Mitford Yeas series. It seeks to restore the true Christmas spirit and give everyone a seat at Mitford's holiday table
Jann F. wrote on 6/4/2006...Another wonderful addition to the Mitford Series.
Perfect little Mitford Christmas story. A quick read, has all your Mitford favorites touched with the magic of Christmas.
Jan Karon's Mitford Series are comfort books. They invite you in and make you feel welcome, right at home. Sheperds Abiding is the perfect Christmas story.
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